Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to make further cuts to welfare benefits and government departments in her Spring Statement on Wednesday. The government announced big welfare spending reductions last week but the chancellor is set to expand the cuts after being told reforms to the system would save less than planned.

Welfare cuts proposed by the Government are facing criticism from charities and health experts, who warn the measures could cost lives. Labour leader Keir Starmer has called the current welfare system "morally indefensible", pledging that Labour's reforms will focus on helping those capable of working to find employment.

The Chancellor will deliver the Spring Statement to the Commons around 12.30pm on Wednesday - shortly after PMQs - to update on the state of the nation's finances