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

14 h. ago What are the key benefit changes in Labour’s welfare overhaul? From PIP to Universal Credit

The works and pensions secretary announced a slate of changes – here’s what you need to know

Politics

15 h. ago Real possibility that Letby’s convictions may be overturned, say former bosses

Former senior hospital managers have called for the public inquiry to be halted after Letby’s case was passed to the Criminal Cases Review Commission.

Politics

24 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

34 h. ago DARREN LEWIS: 'Wes Streeting's views on mental health are a dangerous disgrace''

The Mirror's Assistant Editor, Columnist and Football Writer, Darren Lewis, weighs in on Health Secretary Wes Streeting's 'dangerous' comments about mental health problems being over-diagnosed

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38 h. ago £620 April car tax bill looms for many drivers thanks to old Jeremy Hunt scheme

The former Conservative Chancellor introduced a tax move that the current Labour Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is not expected to change, warns Auto Trader

Economics

39 h. ago Politics Weekly Westminster: the cabinet revolt over benefits cuts

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss whether the backlash to the government’s planned benefit cuts will result in a U-turn. And which other departments could face eye-watering cuts?To purchase tickets for Pippa Crerar’s live conversation with the health secretary, Wes Streeting, please visit: theguardian.com/WesStreetingEvent Continue reading...

Politics

39 h. ago Politics Weekly Westminster: The cabinet revolt over benefit cuts

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss whether the backlash to the government’s planned benefit cuts will result in a U-turn. And which other departments could face eye-watering cuts?To purchase tickets for Pippa Crerar’s live conversation with the health secretary, Wes Streeting, please visit: theguardian.com/WesStreetingEvent Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Politics Weekly Westminster: cabinet fears over benefit cuts

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss whether the backlash to the government’s planned benefit cuts will result in a U-turn. And which other departments could face eye-watering cuts?To purchase tickets for Pippa Crerar’s live conversation with the health secretary, Wes Streeting, please visit: theguardian.com/WesStreetingEvent Continue reading...

Politics

40 h. ago What welfare cuts could Labour announce tomorrow? From PIP to Universal Credit

Estimates of Labour cuts continue to rise as MPs grapple with ministers

Politics

42 h. ago MPs ‘jumping to conclusions’ over welfare reforms, suggests minister

Emma Reynolds, the economic secretary to the treasury, urged MPs to be ‘patient’.

Politics

46 h. ago Andy Burnham issues warning ahead of huge changes to benefits system as Labour backlash mounts

Andy Burnham has warned people could become 'trapped in poverty' if planned changes go ahead

Events

52 h. ago Bonfire of bureaucracy: Regulators told to cut costs for firms as Wes Streeting says 'more change to come'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured) will summon regulators to Downing Street today to demand they cut the cost of red tape for businesses by a quarter.

Economics

52 h. ago PM faces backbench discontent as Labour prepares to overhaul benefits system

Liz Kendall is expected to announce wide-ranging reforms to the benefits system on Tuesday.

Politics

56 h. ago Donald Trump to speak to Vladimir Putin as UK minister issues 'extraordinary escalation' warning

Wes Streeting suggested the prospect of a clash between Russian soldiers and British peacekeeping troops would be sufficient to deter Vladimir Putin from breaching a ceasefire

Politics

56 h. ago Doctors overdiagnosing mental health conditions, Streeting says, amid expected benefit reforms

Health secretary says too many people are ‘written off’ by welfare system

Science

57 h. ago 'Scrapping NHS England means Labour has no one to blame if it fails to deliver'

'Health Secretary Wes Streeting is impatient for change as he knows the Government will have a big problem if it doesn't slash NHS waits by the general election,' writes Mirror Political Editor Lizzy Buchan

Events

60 h. ago Doctors ‘overdiagnosing’ mental health conditions, says Streeting

Mental health charity Mind said it was important to be careful with the language around mental health diagnoses to avoid ‘stigmatising’.

Science

60 h. ago Wes Streeting confronted on accusations of ‘Labour changing into Tories’ over welfare reform

Wes Streeting was confronted over accusations that Labour is "changing into the Tories" due to the government's welfare reforms.

Politics