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UK news

Gordon Brown calls for gambling tax to cut child poverty

UK politics

The gambling industry is a licence to print money. Tax it properly and turbocharge the fight against child poverty | Gordon Brown

UK politics

Free school meals for more children in England is a positive thing, but there's a catch | Polly Toynbee

UK politics

Minister gives strongest sign yet Labour could end two-child benefit limit

UK news

Gordon Brown calls for gambling tax to cut child poverty

UK politics

The gambling industry is a licence to print money. Tax it properly and turbocharge the fight against child poverty | Gordon Brown

UK politics

Free school meals for more children in England is a positive thing, but there's a catch | Polly Toynbee

Minister gives strongest sign yet Labour could end two-child benefit limit

The Labour government aims to reduce child poverty by potentially ending the two-child benefit limit.

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fromwww.dw.com

Ukrainian refugee aid across Europe compared DW 08/05/2025

Ukrainian refugees in Germany currently receive citizens' money payments, equal to 563 euros monthly for single adults, along with rent and health insurance coverage.

Germany news

At Glastonbury, I saw what England's silent majority really looks like. Why aren't politicians listening? | John Harris

Kemi Badenoch was about to make a speech about restricting non-British nationals' access to disability and sickness benefits, another instalment of her toxic quest to divide people into makers and takers.

UK politics

The toxic effect of poverty on children's health | Letters

The latest NHS data show that mental health problems among adults are at record levels, with people in the most deprived areas hardest hit.

Mental health

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Term disabled' in danger of losing all meaning, says Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch challenges the validity of one in four people being classified as disabled and calls for stricter regulations on disability benefits.

#welfare-reform

UK politics

Kemi Badenoch to call for tougher restrictions on benefits to cut welfare bill

fromwww.independent.co.uk

UK politics

Keir Starmer says government will stand firm on disability welfare overhaul

UK politics

Kemi Badenoch to call for tougher restrictions on benefits to cut welfare bill

UK politics

Keir Starmer says government will stand firm on disability welfare overhaul

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fromwww.mediaite.com

The Wall Street Journal Calls Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Meh' But Argues It Must Pass

The Wall Street Journal urges Congress to pass Trump's tax bill despite its flaws to avoid a significant tax hike next year.

Europe news

fromwww.thelocal.se

Swedish inquiry rejects government calls for begging ban as unnecessary

No national begging ban is needed as per the inquiry's findings, which reflect changing social conditions.

Local municipalities already have the power to implement begging bans.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

UK government backs down on disability benefit cuts after rebellion

Labour MPs successfully pressured the government to modify disability reforms, applying changes only to new claimants after considerable backlash.

#homelessness

fromPsychology Today

Mental health

'Housing First' Addresses the Revolving Door of Homelessness

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Mission District

Op-ed: Don't arrest us - listen to us first - San Jose Spotlight

fromwww.npr.org

Social justice

Making the case for housing as a human right

Housing must be recognized as a human right to effectively address homelessness in the U.S.

London politics

Mayor aims to end rough sleeping in London by 2030

Sadiq Khan aims to end rough sleeping in London by 2030, focusing on prevention and immediate support access.

fromPsychology Today

Mental health

'Housing First' Addresses the Revolving Door of Homelessness

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Mission District

Op-ed: Don't arrest us - listen to us first - San Jose Spotlight

Social justice

fromwww.npr.org

Making the case for housing as a human right

Housing must be recognized as a human right to effectively address homelessness in the U.S.

London politics

Mayor aims to end rough sleeping in London by 2030

Sadiq Khan aims to end rough sleeping in London by 2030, focusing on prevention and immediate support access.

more#homelessness

Keir Starmer says clear moral case' for disability benefit reforms despite rebellion by MPs

When asked if he would consider delaying the vote due to the scale of opposition, Starmer replied: "We were elected to change what is broken in our country. The welfare system is broken, and that's why we will press ahead with our reforms."

UK politics

fromIndependent

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

Child Benefit reform is essential due to its universal nature and inequities in distribution.

#affordable-housing

fromHomebuilding

UK politics

Britain's housing crisis gets a lifeline with 39bn committed to building affordable homes in Spending Review

UK politics

Rachel Reeves to unveils 39bn housing boost in spending review shake-up

fromHomebuilding

Britain's housing crisis gets a lifeline with 39bn committed to building affordable homes in Spending Review

UK government unveils £39 billion plan for 1.5 million affordable homes in a decade aimed at tackling the housing crisis.

UK politics

Rachel Reeves to unveils 39bn housing boost in spending review shake-up

more#affordable-housing

UK news

In limbo: families hoping for change to UK income rules for spousal visas

The UK’s immigration rules create family separation, impacting relationships and family life for many British citizens and their foreign partners.

Right-wing politics

fromThe Atlantic

The GOP's New Medicaid Denialism

Republicans claim their Medicaid cuts won't harm coverage, but estimates reveal 8.6 million could lose health care.

Europe politics

fromwww.thelocal.dk

Inside Denmark: The highest retirement age in Europe

Denmark's retirement age will rise to 70 by 2040, the highest in Europe, despite concerns from labor unions about physical job demands.

US politics

fromwww.mediaite.com

The Daily Show Turns CNN Guest's BBL' Slip Into Trump Bill Takedown: Mostly A**!'

Ronny Chieng humorously connected Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" to a Brazilian butt lift mistake, highlighting the bill's negative impact on social services.

Right-wing politics

fromThe Atlantic

The Largest Upward Transfer of Wealth in American History

The recent bill supported by House Republicans prioritizes tax cuts for the wealthy while drastically reducing benefits for low-income Americans.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Today in History: May 22, strongest earthquake recorded strikes Chile

May 22 marks significant historical events including the worst earthquake recorded in 1960 and President Johnson's Great Society speech in 1964.

As a Labour MP who voted against winter fuel cuts, I'm glad the PM has seen sense | Jon Trickett

Keir Starmer may reverse last year's cuts to winter fuel payments for pensioners, expanding eligibility to support more in need.

Social justice

fromBusiness Matters

Inside the Logic of Asylum Law: A Conversation with Philip Kretsedemas

Philip Kretsedemas emphasizes the importance of using Qualitative Comparative Analysis to understand asylum law decisions that significantly impact individuals' lives.

Anti-poverty strategy could 'go further' says first minister

The Northern Ireland Executive's draft anti-poverty strategy seeks to address social exclusion and deprivation.

Germany politics

fromwww.dw.com

Germany struggles to fix its pension system DW 05/12/2025

Germany's aging population challenges the sustainability of its pension system, prompting calls for reform to include self-employed and civil servants.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Poll of the day: Should Labour reverse the cuts to winter fuel payments?

Labour's cuts to winter fuel payments for pensioners have caused significant backlash and may risk the party's support base.

Local election losses highlight the controversy surrounding Labour's financial decisions affecting pensioners.

Europe politics

fromwww.thelocal.com

'Integrate immigrants': How Europe can deal with its population challenge

Integration of immigrants is essential to address the economic impacts of Europe's aging population.

fromIrish Independent