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Welfare State

Massive UK rule change for people to keep getting DWP benefits and free NHS care Birmingham Live05:15
Government mulls subsidies for higher welfare Poultry News06:07
Universal Credit cases allegedly linked to Lincolnshire deaths The Lincolnite10:19
Biden says people who are able to work must do so or lose unemployment benefits UNILAD16:35
Death of Warwickshire couple included in review into serious harms of people claiming benefits Coventry Live05:21
Universal Credit claimants could get 100 per cent advance after important repayment change SussexLive13:47
DWP comes under fire after deaths of benefit claimants Bristol Live12:07

Latest News

In the last hour

'I was due an £82-a-week pension but got nothing' BBC00:25

Earlier today

100,000 over-80s could be missing out on £400m a year due to state pension underpayment issues i News00:02

In the last 2 hours

GOP-led states are cutting $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits. Here's the 9 states doing … Yahoo! UK & Ireland23:32 11-May-21

In the last 6 hours

Over 150 teens in Windsor and Maidenhead stripped of disability benefits after 16th birthday Windsor Observer21:00 11-May-21

Is ‘real’ chicken for the chop? Foodservice Footprint20:22 11-May-21

Citing labor shortage, US states end pandemic jobless benefits Mail Online20:15 11-May-21

More than 150 teens in Bassetlaw stripped of disability benefits after 16th birthday Mansfield and Ashfield Chad19:29 11-May-21

Yesterday

Biden Says People Who Are Able To Work Must Do So Or Lose Unemployment Benefits UNILAD16:35 11-May-21

Some US states ending extra unemployment benefits Mail Online15:18 11-May-21

Residents of five GOP states will LOSE enhanced unemployment after Republican governors refused … Mail Online15:12 11-May-21

Universal Credit claimants could get 100 per cent advance after important repayment change SussexLive13:47 11-May-21

Hundreds of teens in Bedford stripped of disability benefits after 16th birthday Bedford Times & Citizen13:09 11-May-21

Call for retail sector to fill vacancies in hospitality as the lockdown eases Belfast News Letter13:06 11-May-21

Nearly 100 teens in Watford stripped of disability benefits after 16th birthday Watford Observer12:53 11-May-21

Hundreds in Wirral lose disability benefits after sixteenth birthday Wirral Globe12:50 11-May-21

Science-based solutions to improving pig welfare Pig World12:49 11-May-21

More than 175 teens in Bracknell stripped of disability benefits after 16th birthday Bracknell News12:48 11-May-21

Giving wrasse the right start FishFarmingExpert12:40 11-May-21

Figures show over a quarter of Barrow children saw their disability benefits stripped North-West Evening Mail12:07 11-May-21

DWP comes under fire after deaths of benefit claimants Bristol Live12:07 11-May-21

Crackdown on foie gras unveiled as part of animal welfare measures The Independent12:05 11-May-21

Family take legal action against DWP over death of Nottingham mum who had benefits cut Nottinghamshire Live11:18 11-May-21

Protecting local water quality has global benefits Nature.com10:44 11-May-21

Queen's Speech 'must include reform of Universal Credit', says CAS Scottish Housing News10:32 11-May-21

Universal Credit cases allegedly linked to Lincolnshire deaths The Lincolnite10:19 11-May-21

Hundreds of teens in Basingstoke stripped of disability benefits before their 16th birthday Andover Advertiser, Hampshire08:32 11-May-21

National Skills Fund: Temporary extension to the length of time people can undertake training to develop work-related… FE News.co.uk08:15 11-May-21

Government mulls subsidies for higher welfare Poultry News06:07 11-May-21

Death of Warwickshire couple included in review into serious harms of people claiming benefits Coventry Live05:21 11-May-21

Massive UK rule change for people to keep getting DWP benefits and free NHS care Birmingham Live05:15 11-May-21

In the last 7 days

Some GOP states are moving to end federal unemployment benefits, which could impact at least… Yahoo! UK & Ireland22:44 10-May-21

More than 250 teens in Tendring stripped of disability benefits after 16th birthday Clacton & Frinton Gazette20:37 10-May-21

Hundreds of teens across stripped of disability benefits after turning 16 Evening Leader20:35 10-May-21

Biden says anyone taking unemployment who is offered a 'suitable job' must take it Mail Online19:22 10-May-21

Calls for a inquiry into DWP handling of cases after death of North East woman ITV19:12 10-May-21

Hundreds of teens in Mansfield stripped of disability benefits after 16th birthday Mansfield and Ashfield Chad19:00 10-May-21

States push jobless from virus recession to return to work Mail Online18:45 10-May-21

Benefits system 'failing' those who can't work due to severe mental health issues Metro.co.uk17:37 10-May-21

Tax cuts and child care changes: How will the 2021 Budget benefit YOU? Mail Online16:49 10-May-21

More than 100 teens in Midlothian stripped of disability benefits after 16th birthday Midlothian Advertiser16:17 10-May-21

Nigerian hip hop lyrics put cybercrime in a good light The Conversation (UK)16:02 10-May-21

What happens to your State Pension when you die Coventry Live15:39 10-May-21

DWP Universal Credit claimants could get full advances on their monthly payments Somerset Live14:04 10-May-21

More than 350 teens in Doncaster stripped of disability benefits after 16th birthday Doncaster Free Press13:46 10-May-21

Philippa Day death: family launches legal challenge against DWP The Guardian12:36 10-May-21

DWP to move Universal Credit data-analytics platform to AWS cloud in £2.5m deal PublicTechnology.net12:35 10-May-21

Why do tax and benefit rules for older unmarried couples contradict each other - and always at OUR expense? Steve Webb… This is Money12:32 10-May-21

Universal credit: Bank holiday payment changes for some BerkshireLive12:14 10-May-21

Family of single mother, 27, who took a fatal overdose after benefits cut begin legal… Mail Online11:33 10-May-21

To win back the Red Wall, Starmer should avoid the politics of anger and focus on a ‘bread and roses’ approach instead LSE11:29 10-May-21

Meet new Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves - from banks to benefits to Brexit Mirror.co.uk11:04 10-May-21

Determination of a microRNA signature of protective kidney ischemic preconditioning originating from proximal tubules Nature.com10:11 10-May-21

Universal Credit claimants can claim full advance on monthly payments Essex Live09:52 10-May-21

Single mum who took fatal overdose after benefits cut one of many deaths being reviewed Daily Record09:07 10-May-21

Reviews into 150 deaths and serious harms of people claiming benefits Leicestershire Live08:27 10-May-21

Universal Credit claimants can receive advances on their monthly payments Nottinghamshire Live08:21 10-May-21

Deaths of people on benefits prompt inquiry call BBC07:13 10-May-21

An excellent natural economic experiment Adam Smith Institute (Weblog)06:09 10-May-21

The tragic North East Lincolnshire dads who took their own lives when their benefits stopped Grimsby Live06:09 10-May-21

Batley man 'Mr T' starved to death with just 9p in his pocket, report into benefits failings… Yorkshire Live05:11 10-May-21

The Nottinghamshire people who died after loss or change of their benefits Nottinghamshire Live04:14 10-May-21

DWP complete their Virtual Machine Environment Replacement Programme techUK01:22 10-May-21

Sasse will introduce legislation to redirect expanded unemployment benefits into signing… Yahoo! UK & Ireland15:52 9-May-21

Universal Credit claimants could receive full advances on their monthly payments from DWP KentLive09:01 9-May-21

Universal Credit claimants could receive full advances on their monthly payments SussexLive09:00 9-May-21

Calls to end pandemic unemployment benefits gain steam after disappointing jobs report Yahoo! UK & Ireland04:20 9-May-21

Why Socialist Salford Bucked the Trend Tribune14:59 8-May-21

Millions of benefits claimants could get £1,500 backpay in legal battle Nottinghamshire Live13:24 8-May-21

Tucker Carlson slams Biden for making it pay for workers to stay home Mail Online06:55 8-May-21

York guesthouse boss is jailed for benefit fraud York Press05:21 8-May-21

Americans getting more in benefits than they were in wages is stopping economic recovery Mail Online20:57 7-May-21

Chamber of Commerce seeks end to enhanced US jobless aid Mail Online17:08 7-May-21

Universal credit and mental health Child Poverty Action Group14:28 7-May-21

New BT package to offer cheaper broadband for those on benefits Broadband Finder12:58 7-May-21

White Benefits Britain TV star says he has been called racist because of his dreadlocks Mail Online12:37 7-May-21

Universal Credit payment 'trap' warning that could leave thousands with nothing BerkshireLive12:09 7-May-21

Balancing power in co-production: introducing a reflection model Nature.com10:22 7-May-21

Coercive control and children’s welfare in Re H-N and Others Family Law10:03 7-May-21

‘No one wants to work anymore’: the truth behind this unemployment benefits myth The Guardian10:01 7-May-21

‘I feel like a failure’: Universal credit parents face mental health nosedive Big Issue02:38 7-May-21

Mitch McConnell claims Biden's stimulus benefits are setting back the economic recovery Yahoo! UK & Ireland23:14 6-May-21

UK State Pension: how to check how much you’ll get My Wallet Hero18:07 6-May-21

DWP benefit claimants could win £1,040 back payments in legal case over Covid funds Somerset Live16:37 6-May-21

Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit claimants could get £1,200 savings boost SussexLive12:34 6-May-21

Significant employment and economic benefits predicted as a result of new Leighton Buzzard industrial site Leighton Buzzard Observer10:23 6-May-21

High Court confirms Damages-Based Agreements (DBAs) cannot be used by defendants HSF Notes09:39 6-May-21

Research with veterans suggests that a trauma-informed social security system would benefit all claimants who have… LSE08:57 6-May-21

Universal Credit warning over drastic change from DWP for claims Lancs Live00:27 6-May-21

NOAH launches its Vision for UK Animal Health and Welfare Politics.co.uk22:05 5-May-21

National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) Politics.co.uk21:49 5-May-21

USDA Only Carries Out Partial Inspections of Some Animal Labs The Scientist21:03 5-May-21

Queen’s Speech 2021: welfare and pensions The House of Lords Library blog18:44 5-May-21

DWP: Sobbing benefit fraudster who claimed over £65k through secret relationship sentenced Teesside Gazette15:45 5-May-21

Benefit cheat illegally claimed £39,000 and failed to declare savings for daughter Wales Online14:19 5-May-21

Universal Credit recipients to face changes this month according to DWP - what you need to know Leicestershire Live12:40 5-May-21

Warning to anyone in Lancashire who made a Universal Credit claim at start of pandemic Lancashire Telegraph10:13 5-May-21

Could the freeze on benefits spell trouble for landlords? Property Reporter07:42 5-May-21

Australian reports show deepening social toll as pandemic continues World Socialist Web Site05:21 5-May-21

Montana ends unemployment pay boost amid worker shortage Mail Online02:18 5-May-21

In the last month

Universal Credit claimants in Chorley and South Ribble urged to answer calls to avoid losing their benefit Chorley Guardian20:50 4-May-21

If New Zealand can radically reform its health system, why not do the same for welfare? The Conversation (UK)20:16 4-May-21

Universal Credit claimants in Pendle urged to answer calls to avoid losing their benefit Pendle Today20:04 4-May-21

Universal Credit claimants in Garstang urged to answer calls to avoid losing their benefit Garstang Courier20:00 4-May-21

Universal Credit claimants in Fleetwood urged to answer calls to avoid losing their benefit Fleetwood Today, Lancashire19:52 4-May-21

Universal Credit claimants in Lytham St. Annes urged to answer calls to avoid losing their benefit Lytham St Annes Express19:50 4-May-21

Universal Credit claimants in Ribble Valley urged to answer calls to avoid losing their benefit Clitheroe Advertiser & Times19:49 4-May-21

Universal Credit claimants in Morecambe urged to answer calls to avoid losing their benefit Morecambe Visitor19:34 4-May-21

Universal Credit claimants in Lancaster urged to answer calls to avoid losing their benefit Lancaster Guardian19:14 4-May-21

Universal Credit claimants in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre urged to answer calls to avoid losing their benefit Blackpool Gazette19:10 4-May-21

Universal Credit claimants in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble urged to answer calls to avoid losing their benefit Lancashire Evening Post18:55 4-May-21

DWP makes big changes to Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits Somerset Live15:12 4-May-21

We are missing an overarching strategy to animal welfare legislation. A more co-ordinated approach is required PoliticsHome14:20 4-May-21

Tenant discriminated against for receiving benefits Association of Residential Letting Agents13:53 4-May-21

Treasury launches problem debt Breathing Space scheme Accountancy Daily12:03 4-May-21

BT slashes fibre broadband prices for people on benefits Computing.co.uk11:07 4-May-21

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