Welfare concessions to be set out before key vote
Ministers hope to reassure wavering MPs after a rebellion over benefits cuts led to a major climbdown....
Covid inquiry to look at impact on care services
The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting on Monday....
Welfare reforms U-turn means we’re in ‘better position’, says Streeting
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said MPs raised “substantial” concerns over planned cuts to disability benefits....
PM’s benefit cuts U-turn leaves backbenchers feeling bruised
After the PM’s efforts to mend relations with many on Labour’s left, plenty are still unhappy....
We’ve got the right balance, says PM after benefits U-turn
The prime minister has made concessions on his welfare bill after an angry response from 120 of his own MPs....
PM ‘agrees’ welfare changes deal with Labour rebels
Cuts to some disability benefits will only hit future claimants, not those already on it, it is understood....
Starmer changes tone in bid to win back Labour MPs
The prime minster and his team are trying to repair relations with backbenchers over welfare cuts....
Council boss quits, leaving 18-year-old in charge
Rob Howard leaves his position as leader of Warwickshire County Council, citing health concerns....
Foreign Office faces inquiry over Harry Dunn case
The woman driving the car that hit the 19-year-old’s bike left the UK under diplomatic immunity laws....
Government in talks with Labour MPs on welfare reforms, No 10 says
A source confirms to the BBC that the governemnt is holding talks with Labour MPs about proposals for welfare reforms....