4 h. ago Sickness benefits bill ‘devastating’, Starmer says as he defends reforms

The Government announced a raft of welfare measures it says will help bring more people back into jobs, and which will save billions of pounds.

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8 h. ago No 10 welcomes Trump’s ceasefire progress following call with Putin

The UK will ‘stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes to ensure Russia can never launch an illegal invasion again’, Downing Street said.

Politics

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 Benefit reforms unveiled by Liz Kendall may have 'severe' impact on Scottish budget, warns SNP

‘Pro-work’ UK welfare shake-up to address status quo that is “failing the very people it is supposed to help and holding our country back”

Events

11 h. ago Andy Burnham reacts to DWP benefit reforms and how they'll impact Greater Manchester

The mayor has previously spoken of his ambition with Job Centres

Events

12 h. ago DWP issues verdict on plans for PIP cash payments to be replaced with vouchers

It comes as Liz Kendall outlined her plans to reform the disability benefit in Parliament today

Economics

13 h. ago Universal Credit and PIP: government reveals major changes and reforms to health benefits

Big changes are coming to health benefits in the UK - what it means for claimants 🏥

Politics

13 h. ago Labour unveils disability benefits cuts that aim to save over £5bn

Move risks stoking biggest backbench rebellion of Keir Starmer’s premiership

Economics

14 h. ago Starmer’s Government faces backlash over ‘cruel’ £5bn cut to welfare

Sir Keir Starmer said failure to reform the system would be ‘morally bankrupt’ but his own backbenchers, unions and campaigners hit back

Economics

14 h. ago Major reforms to Britain's benefits system announced as Government seeks £5billion cut to welfare bill

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announced changes to personal independence payments (PIP), job seeker's allowance and universal credit

Economics

14 h. ago Labour unveils disability benefits reforms that aim to save over £5bn

Move risks stoking biggest backbench rebellion of Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership

Economics

15 h. ago How the Labour Government's benefit reforms will affect Scots

Liz Kendall said the reforms would save the UK Government £5 billion.

Politics

15 h. ago Major reforms to Britain's benefits system announced as Government seeks to cut welfare bill

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announced changes to personal independence payments (PIP), job seeker's allowance and universal credit

Politics

15 h. ago Scots face new restrictions if applying for sickness or disability benefits under UK Government reform

Liz Kendall, the Work and Pensions Secretary, said the UK's welfare system is "failing" and not helping enough people get back into work.

Politics

15 h. ago DWP Secretary Liz Kendall announces increase in Universal Credit payments

The increase comes alongside reform of disability benefits

Politics

16 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

16 h. ago Labour unveils disability benefits reforms that aim to save more than £5bn

Move risks stoking biggest backbench rebellion of Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership

Economics

16 h. ago Keir Starmer’s urgent phone call to Donald Trump revealed with seven

Keir Starmer held a phone call with Donald Trump on Monday night in which he told him Ukraine must be put in the 'strongest possible position' to secure a 'just and lasting peace'

Politics

16 h. ago Keir Starmer urges Trump to put Ukraine in 'strongest possible position' for a 'just and lasting peace' ahead of US president's crunch call with Putin

Keir Starmer spoke to Donald Trump ahead of the conversation he is due to have with the Russian leader later.

Politics

16 h. ago Starmer tells Trump Ukraine must be put in ‘strongest possible position’

The US president and Vladimir Putin are due to speak on Tuesday about the US-Ukraine plan for a 30-day ceasefire.

Politics