Watchdog raises concern over DWP plan to deduct benefit overpaymentsThe new laws allowing direct deductions from benefit overpayments may disproportionately affect the poorest individuals.
Scandal of the sick: Ill and disabled benefit claimants die waiting for paymentsThe welfare system is in crisis, with over 1,300 claimants dying while awaiting benefits.Rachel Reeves' budget cuts are set to affect vulnerable populations, particularly those reliant on PIP benefits.
Biden says Trump caused 'damage' in first post-presidential interviewBiden criticizes Trump administration for damaging Social Security and welfare services in his first major speech post-presidency.
Scandal of the sick: Ill and disabled benefit claimants die waiting for paymentsThe welfare system is in crisis, with over 1,300 claimants dying while awaiting benefits.Rachel Reeves' budget cuts are set to affect vulnerable populations, particularly those reliant on PIP benefits.
Biden says Trump caused 'damage' in first post-presidential interviewBiden criticizes Trump administration for damaging Social Security and welfare services in his first major speech post-presidency.
Starmer braces for rebellion over welfare cutsThe Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism in critical times, advocating for donations to support informed reporting.
Is the NHS in crisis? Have your say as public satisfaction hits record lowPublic dissatisfaction with the NHS has reached record levels driven by access, wait times, and staffing issues, despite ongoing belief in its founding principles.
UK taxes 'are so high' because taxpayers are paying over a million foreigners benefits - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comBritish taxpayers are funding benefits for over a million foreign nationals, raising concerns over tax burdens and immigration policies.
Starmer braces for rebellion over welfare cutsThe Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism in critical times, advocating for donations to support informed reporting.
Is the NHS in crisis? Have your say as public satisfaction hits record lowPublic dissatisfaction with the NHS has reached record levels driven by access, wait times, and staffing issues, despite ongoing belief in its founding principles.
UK taxes 'are so high' because taxpayers are paying over a million foreigners benefits - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comBritish taxpayers are funding benefits for over a million foreign nationals, raising concerns over tax burdens and immigration policies.
Minister accuses Labour left of defending Tory system' after benefits cutsThe Independent highlights the necessity for quality journalism and coverage of critical issues without paywalls.
Proper care for people who are struggling isn't soft' it saves cashLabour's coherence on tax-generating growth strategies remains weak, despite a focus on traditional public investment routes.
Labour group leader resigns from party over cutsDudley councillor Pete Lowe resigns from Labour party over welfare cuts, becoming an independent due to concerns about the treatment of vulnerable individuals.
Minister accuses Labour left of defending Tory system' after benefits cutsThe Independent highlights the necessity for quality journalism and coverage of critical issues without paywalls.
Proper care for people who are struggling isn't soft' it saves cashLabour's coherence on tax-generating growth strategies remains weak, despite a focus on traditional public investment routes.
Labour group leader resigns from party over cutsDudley councillor Pete Lowe resigns from Labour party over welfare cuts, becoming an independent due to concerns about the treatment of vulnerable individuals.
Rising bill for benefits has also wreaked terrible human cost', says Keir StarmerKeir Starmer condemns soaring benefits bill and defends welfare reforms amid rising unemployment statistics.Starmer criticizes Conservative record on welfare and long-term unemployment, highlighting human costs.
Labour planning radical overhaul of benefit system as rising numbers deemed unfit to workThe current UK welfare system is causing unemployment due to inadequacies in supporting those wanting to return to work.
Rising bill for benefits has also wreaked terrible human cost', says Keir StarmerKeir Starmer condemns soaring benefits bill and defends welfare reforms amid rising unemployment statistics.Starmer criticizes Conservative record on welfare and long-term unemployment, highlighting human costs.
Labour planning radical overhaul of benefit system as rising numbers deemed unfit to workThe current UK welfare system is causing unemployment due to inadequacies in supporting those wanting to return to work.
We moved to Sweden for my wife's job. The country feels designed to help new parents succeed, but winters can be brutal.Sweden offers a supportive environment for new parents with extensive welfare benefits and flexible parental leave.
Benefit sanctions more likely for minority ethnic claimants, UK data showsBlack 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 showsBlack 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.
Denmark's renowned safety net turns into a political battleground as AI and algorithms target welfare recipientsAlgorithms 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 murdererDenmark'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 recipientsAlgorithms 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 murdererDenmark's stress-free life is facilitated by an efficient system for government services, albeit stemming from a dark legacy of serial murders.
Swedish authorities urged to discontinue AI welfare system | Computer WeeklySweden's algorithmic welfare system targets marginalized groups for fraud, prompting Amnesty International to demand its immediate cessation.
I moved to Finland believing it was a progressive dream. It hasn't turned out that way | Mike WatsonFinland'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 yearThe 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 WatsonFinland'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 yearThe state pension is expected to rise by 460 a year from April under the triple lock, despite cuts to winter fuel payments.
Algorithms Policed Welfare Systems For Years. Now They're Under Fire for BiasAlgorithms used in welfare systems may perpetuate discrimination against vulnerable groups, such as disabled individuals and single-parent families.