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UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Labour first minister says party's MPs not standing up for Wales

First Minister Eluned Morgan criticized Welsh Labour MPs for failing to defend Wales against UK government cuts and tax increases.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Labour MPs' rage over election results simmers on

Labour MPs are discontented over the means-testing of winter fuel allowance, believing it harmed their local election performance.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Seven things we have learnt so far from the election results

The Labour Party faces challenges after recent disappointing election results, indicating a loss of goodwill since their previous success.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Labour first minister says party's MPs not standing up for Wales

First Minister Eluned Morgan criticized Welsh Labour MPs for failing to defend Wales against UK government cuts and tax increases.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Labour MPs' rage over election results simmers on

Labour MPs are discontented over the means-testing of winter fuel allowance, believing it harmed their local election performance.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Seven things we have learnt so far from the election results

The Labour Party faces challenges after recent disappointing election results, indicating a loss of goodwill since their previous success.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

No 10 backs Reeves after tearful Commons appearance

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing pressure as her position has not been guaranteed by the Prime Minister, highlighting uncertainty about future tax policies and Budget plans.
UK politics
#government-policy
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Something has gone very wrong': how the carers scandal was exposed

The carer's allowance system creates a debt trap for caregivers, leading to financial difficulties despite their critical roles.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Something has gone very wrong': how the carers scandal was exposed

The carer's allowance system creates a debt trap for caregivers, leading to financial difficulties despite their critical roles.
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#reproductive-rights
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

What has been driving the rise in disability benefit claims?

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall stated that changes to Personal Independence Payment (Pip) will only apply to new claimants, and existing recipients' payments will not be frozen.
Public health
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Making Child Benefit untouchable hasn't benefited children in the best way possible

"The last serious attempt to reform Child Benefit was met with widespread disapproval, leading to its proposals being overlooked for a long time."
UK politics
#snap
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Republicans are looking to scale back food stamps. One map shows how much red states depend on them.

The House GOP plans to cut $230 billion from nutrition programs, impacting millions who rely on SNAP.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

House GOP plan to slash over $230B in spending, reform food stamps clears committee

Republicans propose to cut over $230 billion in spending and reform SNAP, advancing it through committee.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Republicans are looking to scale back food stamps. One map shows how much red states depend on them.

The House GOP plans to cut $230 billion from nutrition programs, impacting millions who rely on SNAP.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

House GOP plan to slash over $230B in spending, reform food stamps clears committee

Republicans propose to cut over $230 billion in spending and reform SNAP, advancing it through committee.
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#austerity
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Thousands to march on Whitehall in protest over spending cuts and welfare reform

Thousands to rally against government spending cuts and welfare reforms perceived to harm society's poorest.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Huge anti-austerity march to take place though central London

Thousands of London protestors unite against austerity measures, highlighting their impact on the poorest and demanding increased public funding.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Thousands to march on Whitehall in protest over spending cuts and welfare reform

Thousands to rally against government spending cuts and welfare reforms perceived to harm society's poorest.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Huge anti-austerity march to take place though central London

Thousands of London protestors unite against austerity measures, highlighting their impact on the poorest and demanding increased public funding.
more#austerity
NYC politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

HUD plans new time limits, work requirements for rental assistance

Limitations on public housing benefits should come with supportive measures like fixed rent and automatic savings accounts.
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
4 weeks ago

SNAP and Medicaid Work Requirements Won't Do What the GOP Promises

Republicans justify cuts to safety-net programs by promoting work requirements for welfare recipients, arguing it ensures benefits are for the 'truly needy.'
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

How Congress can kick illegal immigrants off Medicaid - and save us billions

Medicaid is being misused to cover illegal immigrants, impacting low-income legal residents and generating high costs for taxpayers.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Ex-Tesco boss says young people should do military training in exchange for benefits

The former boss of Tesco has suggested that young people out of work should be made to undergo military training to receive welfare benefits, highlighting his belief that this could instill valuable work habits.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I can't sleep, I'm so scared': disabled people face benefit cuts domino effect

Upcoming welfare reforms threaten the income and support of over 1.2 million disabled individuals, affecting access to essential benefits.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Scale of London's economic inactivity crisis revealed: More than 300,000 Londoners now too sick to work

Over 300,000 Londoners are too sick to work, highlighting a serious economic inactivity crisis.
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