Chris Mason: A hat-trick of U-turns – and this is the most awkward of the lot

The UK government faces backlash over a series of U-turns on critical decisions, including launching an inquiry into grooming gangs and backtracking on winter fuel payment for pensioners. The latest reversal on welfare state cuts, after pressure from MPs and the public, highlights challenges for Prime Minister Rachel Reeves. The unpredicted shifts in policy not only impact benefits recipients but also raise concerns about economic management and government authority, signaling potential long-term consequences for the administration.