7 h. ago The sound of silence for Liz Kendall was a big problem for Starmer beyond welfare reform

Labour MPs refusing to show approval for the changes to the welfare reform bill shows a change of mood on the backbenches, observes David Maddox

Politics

10 h. ago Cabinet minister insists Starmer will lead Labour into next election after fresh questions over his future

Exclusive: Education secretary Bridget Phillipson said goverments had ‘ups and downs’ as Labour embroiled in welfare reform row

Politics

10 h. ago Labour benefits cuts latest: Rebels still threatening to reject welfare bill as Kendall says U

Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall updated MPs on government’s changes to controversial bill

Economics

16 h. ago People on benefits could be up to £8,000 better off than new claimants under 'two

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is still facing backlash from his own MPs who have argued concessions to welfare reform do not go far enough

Economics

17 h. ago Government shares update on controversial welfare reform with review of PIP

The bill will have a second reading on July 2

Politics

26 h. ago MPs on fence ahead of crunch welfare vote as 'costs facing disabled people soar'

Dozens of Labour MPs are still said to be on the fence about whether to support plans to reform the welfare system in a crunch vote on Tuesday, despite major concessions

Politics

26 h. ago Disabled people ‘could face extra annual costs of £15,000 by end of the decade’

The annual disability price tag report comes just a day before MPs are expected to debate and vote on the Government’s welfare reform Bill.

Economics

33 h. ago Labour faces showdown on UK welfare reform as concessions fail to quash rebellion

Streeting admits ‘trust needs to be rebuilt’ as large number of Labour MPs continue revolt

Events

35 h. ago Glastonbury fans left speechless as Jade gives the middle finger to Reform and 'justifying genocide' in expletive

JADE led the Glastonbury crowd in chanting 'f**k you' towards the Reform party and welfare cuts during her electric performance on Saturday.

Politics

37 h. ago Ministers face showdown on UK welfare reform as concessions fail to quash rebellion

Streeting admits ‘trust needs to be rebuilt’ as large number of Labour MPs continue revolt

Politics

59 h. ago At least 32 people killed after heavy rain causes flash flooding in northern Pakistan

A family died at the Swat river, with eyewitnesses saying they waited to be rescued for more than an hourAt least 32 people have been killed in Pakistan in recent flash flooding caused by heavy rains, including a family of tourists who died after being swept away by flood waters while apparently awaiting rescue.Videos of the family stranded on a small piece of land as the raging Swat river in northern Pakistan swept them away were shared widely on social media, prompting anger towards the provincial government as eyewitnesses said the family waited helplessly for more than an hour. Continue reading...

Events

59 h. ago At least 32 people killed as flash floods hit northern Pakistan

Family dies in Swat River, with witnesses saying they waited to be rescued for more than an hourAt least 32 people have been killed in Pakistan in recent flash flooding caused by heavy rains, including a family of tourists who died after being swept away by flood waters while apparently awaiting rescue.Videos of the family stranded on a small piece of land as the raging Swat River in northern Pakistan swept them away were shared widely on social media, prompting anger towards the provincial government as witnesses said the family waited helplessly for more than an hour. Continue reading...

Events

60 h. ago UC and PIP concessions will force the Government to lose £3 billion on welfare reform

In a bid to protect disabled people and win over Labour rebels, the government is forfeiting £3billion of the planned £5.5billion savings in the welfare reform

Economics

61 h. ago Glastonbury 2025 live: Kneecap announce performance will be on BBC iPlayer – but with a catch

Latest updates as controversial Irish trio prepare to play festival alongside esteemed rocker Neil Young, and ‘Brat’ star Charli xcx

Sport

62 h. ago Glastonbury 2025 live: Neil Young, Charli XCX and Kneecap set to perform on day two

Latest updates as esteemed rocker, ‘Brat’ star and controversial Irish trio prepare to play festival

Politics

3 d. ago Court update in Spain’s battle with airlines over controversial charges for larger bags

The injunction order effectively maintains the airlines' policies until a final decision is reached

Events

3 d. ago How benefits will change after Starmer's surrender: All your questions answered as PM concedes to Labour rebels on welfare reforms

Brits who currently receive the personal independence payment (Pip) will continue to do so after the Government made concessions to Labour rebels on controversial welfare reforms.

Politics

4 d. ago Delaying welfare reform is better than bad welfare reform, prime minister

Editorial: Prior to putting before parliament its plans to cut disability and sickness-related benefits, the government must first complete essential groundwork that ought to have been done already – namely, consulting with those at the sharp end of the change: people with disabilities

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4 d. ago 250,000 into poverty, £5bn reduced government spending and 126 backbenchers in revolt: Labour's welfare reforms in numbers

Sir Keir Starmer is encountering resistance from Labour backbenchers over welfare reform plans - but how much money are we talking about?

Economics

4 d. ago Voices: Has Starmer’s leadership been weakened by Labour’s welfare revolt? Join The Independent Debate

Just over half of Independent readers supported welfare reform in principle, but only 28 per cent backed Starmer’s current proposals

Politics