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It's time to end blame culture over benefits bill, says Labour minister

Labour plans major reforms to the welfare system, emphasizing support over blame for the unemployed.
Kendall condemns anti-welfare rhetoric and the need for sustaining welfare spending.

Labour gives update on 2025 PIP and other disability benefits overhaul

Quality journalism needs funding, especially during critical times in history.

Long-term sick need to get back to work where they can, says Starmer

Keir Starmer advocates for supporting people returning to work from long-term sickness leave through targeted programs.

Labour to ditch blame culture' over benefits bill, work and pensions minister says

Labour plans to restructure welfare to support people better and address rising costs and increasing claims for disability benefits.

Labour says it will cut benefits bill in its own way

Government plans to reform the welfare system aim to support those unable to work due to health issues, diverging from Conservative strategies.

Labour's Get Britain Working' strategy risks making things worse. Here's why | Iain Porter

The DWP's support system for disabled individuals seeking employment is fundamentally flawed and needs urgent reform.

It's time to end blame culture over benefits bill, says Labour minister

Labour plans major reforms to the welfare system, emphasizing support over blame for the unemployed.
Kendall condemns anti-welfare rhetoric and the need for sustaining welfare spending.

Labour gives update on 2025 PIP and other disability benefits overhaul

Quality journalism needs funding, especially during critical times in history.

Long-term sick need to get back to work where they can, says Starmer

Keir Starmer advocates for supporting people returning to work from long-term sickness leave through targeted programs.

Labour to ditch blame culture' over benefits bill, work and pensions minister says

Labour plans to restructure welfare to support people better and address rising costs and increasing claims for disability benefits.

Labour says it will cut benefits bill in its own way

Government plans to reform the welfare system aim to support those unable to work due to health issues, diverging from Conservative strategies.

Labour's Get Britain Working' strategy risks making things worse. Here's why | Iain Porter

The DWP's support system for disabled individuals seeking employment is fundamentally flawed and needs urgent reform.
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Hundreds of thousands hit by ruinous carer's allowance penalties, audit shows

The DWP has failed to address overpayment issues for unpaid carers, resulting in significant penalties and hardship despite assurances of reform.

Two-child benefit cap will be scrapped' in Scotland, vows SNP

Scotland plans to abolish the two-child benefit cap to reduce child poverty significantly.
#economic-policy

Why are so many people in Britain off sick? The answer is far more complex than you think | Gaby Hinsliff

Systemic failures in healthcare leave individuals like Jamie trapped in a cycle of poor health and socioeconomic struggles.

Difficult decisions lie ahead to 'get Britain working'

The government is prioritizing welfare reform to improve jobseeker services while facing pressure from voters and the media.

Work Requirements Are Rooted in the History of Slavery - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Work requirements have a racist history and are harmful, cash programs without work requirements are more effective in helping people, movement towards abolishing work requirements led by racial and economic justice movements

Keir Starmer's jobs plan won't work because Labour are ducking tough welfare decisions, Tories claim UK politics live

The UK government unveiled major employment reforms to address rising unemployment and inactivity due to long-term ill health.

Why are so many people in Britain off sick? The answer is far more complex than you think | Gaby Hinsliff

Systemic failures in healthcare leave individuals like Jamie trapped in a cycle of poor health and socioeconomic struggles.

Difficult decisions lie ahead to 'get Britain working'

The government is prioritizing welfare reform to improve jobseeker services while facing pressure from voters and the media.

Work Requirements Are Rooted in the History of Slavery - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Work requirements have a racist history and are harmful, cash programs without work requirements are more effective in helping people, movement towards abolishing work requirements led by racial and economic justice movements

Keir Starmer's jobs plan won't work because Labour are ducking tough welfare decisions, Tories claim UK politics live

The UK government unveiled major employment reforms to address rising unemployment and inactivity due to long-term ill health.
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#government-policy

Young people who refuse to work to lose benefits - minister

Young people refusing work will face benefit cuts, according to new government proposals aimed at fostering responsibility and improving job readiness.

Liz Kendall says young people who won't take up work will lose benefits

Young people refusing jobs or training will face sanctions on their benefits, aiming to reduce government welfare spending.

Young people who refuse to work to lose benefits - minister

Young people refusing work will face benefit cuts, according to new government proposals aimed at fostering responsibility and improving job readiness.

Liz Kendall says young people who won't take up work will lose benefits

Young people refusing jobs or training will face sanctions on their benefits, aiming to reduce government welfare spending.
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Germany's conservatives want to cut benefits for Ukrainians DW 11/23/2024

Germany's CDU and CSU aims to reform welfare, suggesting reduced benefits for Ukrainian refugees.

A tax and spend' budget? Not for disabled people. For us, austerity lives on | Frances Ryan

Austerity is not over for everyone, particularly disabled individuals facing imminent benefit cuts despite Labour's tax reforms.

More than 1m households to get 420 budget boost in universal credit change

Changes to universal credit will benefit over 1 million of the UK's poorest households by capping deductions that repay short-term loans and debts.
#legislation

They're the think tank pushing for welfare work requirements. Republicans say they're experts. Economists call it 'junk science.'

The Foundation for Government Accountability is significantly influencing GOP strategies on food stamp work requirements, highlighting their growing power in the legislative arena.

Taoiseach says 90 fines for jobless who refuse to engage with employment services is 'common sense'

Unengaged jobseekers in receipt of payments face doubled penalties as part of new legislation under discussion.

They're the think tank pushing for welfare work requirements. Republicans say they're experts. Economists call it 'junk science.'

The Foundation for Government Accountability is significantly influencing GOP strategies on food stamp work requirements, highlighting their growing power in the legislative arena.

Taoiseach says 90 fines for jobless who refuse to engage with employment services is 'common sense'

Unengaged jobseekers in receipt of payments face doubled penalties as part of new legislation under discussion.
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#brett-favre

Brett Favre reveals Parkinson's diagnosis during hearing on welfare funds scandal

Brett Favre addresses welfare mismanagement in Mississippi and reveals his battle with Parkinson's disease.

Favre to testify at Congress on welfare funds

Brett Favre will testify about welfare reform amid scrutiny over misappropriated funds in a Mississippi welfare scandal involving TANF funds.

Former NFL Star Brett Favre Reveals He Has Parkinson's. Here's What to Know

Brett Favre has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which he revealed during testimony related to federal welfare reform.

Brett Favre reveals Parkinson's diagnosis during hearing on welfare funds scandal

Brett Favre addresses welfare mismanagement in Mississippi and reveals his battle with Parkinson's disease.

Favre to testify at Congress on welfare funds

Brett Favre will testify about welfare reform amid scrutiny over misappropriated funds in a Mississippi welfare scandal involving TANF funds.

Former NFL Star Brett Favre Reveals He Has Parkinson's. Here's What to Know

Brett Favre has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which he revealed during testimony related to federal welfare reform.
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from The American Conservative
3 months ago

Challenges Remain

The welfare queen myth underscores the complexities of welfare reform debates in American politics.

HUD Secretary Ben Carson to propose raising rent for low-income Americans receiving federal housing subsidies

Carson's proposals target federal housing subsidies, significantly increasing rent and enforcing tougher job requirements for low-income households.

You can't rule out a complete panicked meltdown': Tories fear wipeout after another disastrous week

Tory party struggles with internal discipline ahead of local elections despite attempts to regain reputation through welfare reform speech.

Eric Adams' massive welfare fail will punish all of NY

Mayor Adams' welfare reform criticized as the worst policy mistake in NYC.
Mayor Adams has seen a significant increase in cash-recipient numbers during his tenure.
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