Keir Starmer backtracked on most of his welfare reforms in a bid to avoid a damaging rebellion that threatened to inflict a first defeat on the UK prime minister.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer marks a year in office this week, facing challenges from within his party and the public.

Government makes another concession to Labour rebels ahead of crucial vote on welfare reform bill - In a further U-turn, changes to the personal independence payment (Pip) will not take place until af