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#universal-credit

Benefit sanctions more likely for minority ethnic claimants, UK data shows

Black and minority ethnic claimants face higher rates of universal credit sanctions, highlighting systemic issues within the benefits system.

Masters graduate moans claiming benefits feels like 'full-time job'

Joshua Bishop's experience underscores the challenges jobseekers face under the current welfare system, highlighting issues of bureaucracy and psychological stress.

Benefit sanctions more likely for minority ethnic claimants, UK data shows

Black and minority ethnic claimants face higher rates of universal credit sanctions, highlighting systemic issues within the benefits system.

Masters graduate moans claiming benefits feels like 'full-time job'

Joshua Bishop's experience underscores the challenges jobseekers face under the current welfare system, highlighting issues of bureaucracy and psychological stress.
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#denmark

Denmark's renowned safety net turns into a political battleground as AI and algorithms target welfare recipients

Algorithms used in Denmark's welfare system risk discrimination and ineffective monitoring of recipients, per Amnesty International.

It's easy to call what she did evil': inside Denmark's Oscars entry, about a serial child murderer

Denmark's stress-free life is facilitated by an efficient system for government services, albeit stemming from a dark legacy of serial murders.

Denmark's renowned safety net turns into a political battleground as AI and algorithms target welfare recipients

Algorithms used in Denmark's welfare system risk discrimination and ineffective monitoring of recipients, per Amnesty International.

It's easy to call what she did evil': inside Denmark's Oscars entry, about a serial child murderer

Denmark's stress-free life is facilitated by an efficient system for government services, albeit stemming from a dark legacy of serial murders.
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Swedish authorities urged to discontinue AI welfare system | Computer Weekly

Sweden's algorithmic welfare system targets marginalized groups for fraud, prompting Amnesty International to demand its immediate cessation.
#youth-employment

Premier League and Channel 4 to train teenagers in Labour's 45m work drive

The UK government is implementing a £45 million training scheme to reduce youth unemployment through partnerships with cultural and sporting organizations.

The Guardian view on benefit reforms: ministers should enable work not force it | Editorial

The UK faces a significant issue with one in eight young people not engaged in work, education, or training, highlighting systemic failures.

Premier League and Channel 4 to train teenagers in Labour's 45m work drive

The UK government is implementing a £45 million training scheme to reduce youth unemployment through partnerships with cultural and sporting organizations.

The Guardian view on benefit reforms: ministers should enable work not force it | Editorial

The UK faces a significant issue with one in eight young people not engaged in work, education, or training, highlighting systemic failures.
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#inflation

I moved to Finland believing it was a progressive dream. It hasn't turned out that way | Mike Watson

Finland's welfare cuts and rising costs are eroding the quality of life, challenging the country's image as a progressive and happy place.

State pension set to rise by 460 next year

The state pension is expected to rise by 460 a year from April under the triple lock, despite cuts to winter fuel payments.

I moved to Finland believing it was a progressive dream. It hasn't turned out that way | Mike Watson

Finland's welfare cuts and rising costs are eroding the quality of life, challenging the country's image as a progressive and happy place.

State pension set to rise by 460 next year

The state pension is expected to rise by 460 a year from April under the triple lock, despite cuts to winter fuel payments.
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Algorithms Policed Welfare Systems For Years. Now They're Under Fire for Bias

Algorithms used in welfare systems may perpetuate discrimination against vulnerable groups, such as disabled individuals and single-parent families.

Benefit claimants should have to look for work - PM

Benefit claimants should actively look for work, supported by government and businesses, especially those with anxiety about re-entering the workforce.

What is WorkWell? New disability work trial explained amid sickness benefits changes

A new WorkWell programme in England aims to support people with health conditions or disabilities to return to work through local services.

The women breaking through the silence of the asylum experience video

Community reporters in Rochdale and Oldham shed light on challenges faced by women in the asylum system.
The collaborative video series 'Made in Britain' unveils the struggles of women volunteering in their communities amidst a broken welfare system.

Don't believe the right, Britain doesn't have 9m shirkers theyjust want better work | Will Hutton

Millions of economically inactive adults in the UK receive benefits, leading to debates about welfare abuse.
There is a call for genuine conservatism to address economic and social crises, despite recognizing the importance of mental health issues.
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