Women 'hit hardest by benefits cuts'

Women are worst hit by a controversial welfare reforms brought in by the UK government.

A report by Holyrood's Welfare Reform Committee said the cut in benefits had a disproportionate impact on women.

The report made a number of recommendations to the UK and Scottish governments to mitigate the effects.

Scottish Welfare Minister Margaret Burgess said government is working to help those affected.

Changes already made to the system include cuts to a number of individual benefits, including child support and carers' allowance.

BBC