2 h. ago Starmer braces for rebellion over welfare cuts as Labour accused of ‘pushing disabled people into poverty’

Labour backbencher warns of ‘deep, deep concern’ from colleagues over planned cuts

Politics

3 h. ago Reeves's plan to cut welfare triggers a Labour revolt: Sickness benefits claimants face health checks and long

Labour MPs have been warning of 'deep concern' over 'draconian' curbs with details expected to be announced as soon as tomorrow.

Politics

4 h. ago Labour MPs revolt over £5bn welfare cuts as ministers say axed workers should get more benefits than long

Labour MPs have been warning of 'deep concern' over 'draconian' curbs with details expected to be announced as soon as tomorrow.

Economics

12 h. ago Labour MP warns against ‘draconian cuts’ ahead of expected welfare reforms

Reforms to the welfare system are expected ahead of the Spring Statement at the end of this month.

Events

13 h. ago Workers who lose their jobs set be prioritised for benefits under Labour ministers' sweeping reforms to the welfare system

Ministers are creating a new, time-limited benefit for those who find themselves out of work after paying into the system, dubbed 'unemployment insurance'.

Politics

20 h. ago Plan to 'change sickness benefits checks' to slash the welfare bill

Ministers are planning to ramp up the number of routine checks on sickness benefits claimants as Chancellor Rachel Reeves looks at ways to cut the welfare bill

Economics

33 h. ago Tories to seek law change to stop illegal migrants making human rights claims to prevent deportation

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the change was 'critical to shift immigration powers from the courts to Parliament', but they will need the support of Labour MPs to get it passed.

Events

39 h. ago Disabled women hit hardest by welfare cuts as expert warns of 'devastating impact'

Proposed cuts by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) aim to slash millions from welfare bill.

Events

42 h. ago Disabled women hit hardest by savage welfare cuts as expert issues bleak warning

On International Women's Day (IWD), an expert has warned of the 'devastating impact' proposed Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) cuts will have on women living with disabilities, issuing a dire warning

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58 h. ago Government's £6billion benefits crackdown: Sick and disabled face huge cuts as Rachel Reeves scrambles to curb soaring welfare bill

Some £5billion of the savings will come from making it harder for people to qualify for Personal Independence Payments - a benefit designed to help with the extra costs caused by disabilities.

Economics

62 h. ago Labour told benefits ‘not a lifestyle choice’ as Reeves refuses to rule out PIP cut

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to cut welfare spending in her Spring Statement later this month

Politics

67 h. ago Ticketless football fans could face £1,000 fines if they gatecrash matches

The Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill moved closer to becoming law on Friday.

Sport

3 d. ago Huge welfare cuts plan as Rachel Reeves gives strongest response yet

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her strongest response yet that she will slash billions of pounds from the welfare bill as she scrambles to balance the books

Politics

3 d. ago MP calls for inclusive maternity care as NHS was ‘unprepared for body like mine’

Labour’s Marie Tidball, who has lived with a disability all her life, said she lost her confidence following her experience of pregnancy.

Politics

3 d. ago Do you agree with Labour's plans to cut welfare costs? Vote in our poll

Treasury insiders say cuts to welfare spending and government budgets will be in the 'billions', as Rachel Reeves faces calls not to become "Labour's Austerity Chancellor" - and we want to hear your thoughts

Politics

3 d. ago Labour MPs urge British banks and fund managers to no longer class defence investments as 'unethical' as they bid to boost support for Ukraine

In an open letter, the group of parliamentarians demanded a 'rethink' of environmental, social and governance (ESG) frameworks for investing.

Economics

4 d. ago Labour MPs and peers urge banks to view UK defence investments as ethical

An open letter called for financial institutions to ‘rethink’ environment, social and governance requirements that often exclude defence investment.

Economics

4 d. ago Reeves warned there is 'not a hope in hell' work coaches plan will slash £5bn from welfare and stave off fresh tax hikes as ministers panic over calls for cuts

Rachel Reeves is facing a battle to avoid the need for tax rises at the Spring Statement later this month, after stalling growth and rising debt interest costs laid waste to her plans.

Economics

4 d. ago Whitehall departments ‘asked to reveal lowest priority spending’ ahead of Reeves’ planned cuts

Whitehall departments and the welfare budget are areas being targeted for spending cuts ahead of the Spring Statement

Events

4 d. ago Labour MPs warn aid budget cuts could allow greater role for Russia and China

Concerns were raised during a Commons debate despite a welcome for the move to increase defence spending.

Events