9 h. ago Sadiq Khan: Government must not lose 'safety net' amid welfare changes

In a ‘promise to Londoners’, mayor insists he will speak up over Government’s proposed reforms to benefits system

Politics

10 h. ago A million to lose disability benefit as Labour slashes £5bn from welfare bill

Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall said the wide reaching reforms were needed as the welfare bill was ‘unsustainable’

Economics

11 h. ago 'Immoral' major welfare reforms branded 'austerity on a massive scale' by Scottish Labour MP

The UK welfare reforms were announced by minister Liz Kendall on Tuesday

Economics

12 h. ago Labour Government accused of 'punching down' with £5bn cut to benefits bill

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall outlined reforms today which could save £5 billion from the UK's welfare bill by 2030.

Economics

12 h. ago Full list of DWP PIP changes announced including changes to points system

Major reforms to the welfare system have been announced

Politics

13 h. ago 'This is not austerity': Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar defends cutting billions in benefits

The UK Government has unveiled a series of drastic cuts to benefits, including tightening the eligibility for disability payments.

Events

13 h. ago Government defends major welfare reforms but charities condemn ‘cruel cuts’

The planned changes have been met with anger from Labour MPs, unions and charities.

Politics

13 h. ago A million to lose disability benefit as Labour slashes £5bn off welfare bill

Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall said the wide reaching reforms were needed as the welfare bill was ‘unsustainable’

Economics

14 h. ago Work and Pensions Secretary sets out overhaul of benefits system

The Government has announced announced a series of planned reforms to the welfare system.

Economics

14 h. ago DWP benefit changes: The five key announcements including PIP and Universal Credit

The welfare system is set to be reformed, DWP boss Liz Kendall announced today

Politics

15 h. ago Universal Credit pay rise confirmed as part of major benefit welfare reform

The standard allowance is the basic amount you get in Universal Credit before any additional elements or any deductions are taken into account

Economics

18 h. ago Ministers 'united' behind plans to cut welfare as 'too many' claim disability benefits permanently

Pat McFadden said the Government wanted people off work with mental health, depression and anxiety to be given support but not always financially

Politics

23 h. ago Welfare cuts must not demonise the poor as Labour set to reveal benefits changes

Record View says the welfare reforms must avoid the demonisation of the poor which we saw for 14 years under the Tories.

Politics

29 h. ago Labour welfare reforms – is cutting benefits the only option?

Major reforms to welfare are expected to be announced this week

Politics

31 h. ago Welfare needs reforming – but Liz Kendall must show her workings

Editorial: To be unveiled this week in a green paper, the government’s plans to move people off benefits and into worthwhile employment will help balance the nation’s books and prove a vote-winner, too. Some dispassionate evidence now would help the reforms command even more public confidence

Economics

31 h. ago 'Labour making the wrong choices again over welfare' warns top union leader

'How is it possible that the go-tos for getting money into the economy are always the most vulnerable,' asks Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham ahead of controversial welfare reforms

Events

31 h. ago 'Divisive welfare reforms mark one of Keir Starmer's biggest tests yet'

'Ministers have left themselves open to criticism they are trying to balance the books on the backs of the most vulnerable through welfare reforms,' writes Mirror Political Editor Lizzy Buchan

Politics

33 h. ago 1mn fewer people to secure health benefits under UK welfare reform

Government measures require a Commons vote that could provoke a rebellion by Labour MPs

Politics

34 h. ago Minister says he is concerned about level of ‘anxiety’ over welfare reforms

Social security minister Sir Stephen Timms told the Commons that he is ‘sad’ about the worries people have expressed.

Politics

35 h. ago Voices: Is Labour’s welfare reform going too far – or is it necessary to balance the books? Join The Independent Debate

Labour’s reforms to benefits aim to reduce economic inactivity and encourage work, but critics warn they could push vulnerable people further into poverty

Economics