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Germany politicsfromwww.dw.com1 month agoFree money for all: Germany's basic income experiment DW 04/15/2025Universal basic income is being researched as a potential economic model, revealing insights on work motivation and social welfare.
UK newsfromwww.theguardian.com2 months agoUK drops down list of affluent nations after decade of stagnation, NIESR findsThe UK has fallen behind other nations in living standards due to welfare cuts and stagnant incomes.
Mental healthfromwww.theguardian.com2 months agoMental ill health is behind soaring disability benefits bill in England and Wales, report saysThe sharp increase in disability benefits is largely driven by rising mental health claims post-pandemic.