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UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Rachel Reeves signals no change on welfare cuts

Labour calls for urgent welfare reform amid rising costs and proposed cuts, stressing the system's current inefficiency.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

There is no moral case': Labour divided over prospect of benefit cuts

Labour faces internal conflict over proposed cuts to welfare benefits amidst concerns for disabled individuals and public perception.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Starmer urged to introduce wealth tax instead of cutting disability benefits UK politics live

The government is expected to announce £5 billion in cuts to disability benefits, prompting turmoil within Labour.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Rachel Reeves signals no change on welfare cuts

Labour calls for urgent welfare reform amid rising costs and proposed cuts, stressing the system's current inefficiency.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

There is no moral case': Labour divided over prospect of benefit cuts

Labour faces internal conflict over proposed cuts to welfare benefits amidst concerns for disabled individuals and public perception.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Starmer urged to introduce wealth tax instead of cutting disability benefits UK politics live

The government is expected to announce £5 billion in cuts to disability benefits, prompting turmoil within Labour.
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#welfare-reform
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

A million to lose disability benefit as Labour slashes 5bn off welfare bill

The Independent strives to provide unfettered access to quality journalism to inform public discourse amidst critical social issues.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

No 10 considers U-Turn on PIP disability benefits freeze'

The Independent prioritizes accessible journalism on critical issues by seeking public donations to support their reporting efforts.
Proposed cuts to disability benefits, including Personal Independence Payments, could be dropped due to backlash from Labour MPs.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Under-22s to be excluded from incapacity benefits

The UK government is limiting universal credit benefits for under-22s with disabilities to cut welfare costs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Mental health

Does the UK have a mental health overdiagnosis problem?

The rise in disability claims linked to mental health demands a reassessment of diagnosis and welfare policy.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK news

'I'm not a scrounger I work, but would struggle without benefits'

The government plans to announce changes to long-term sickness and disability benefits, amidst rising claims and a soaring welfare bill.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

A million to lose disability benefit as Labour slashes 5bn off welfare bill

The Independent strives to provide unfettered access to quality journalism to inform public discourse amidst critical social issues.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

No 10 considers U-Turn on PIP disability benefits freeze'

The Independent prioritizes accessible journalism on critical issues by seeking public donations to support their reporting efforts.
Proposed cuts to disability benefits, including Personal Independence Payments, could be dropped due to backlash from Labour MPs.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Under-22s to be excluded from incapacity benefits

The UK government is limiting universal credit benefits for under-22s with disabilities to cut welfare costs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Mental health

Does the UK have a mental health overdiagnosis problem?

The rise in disability claims linked to mental health demands a reassessment of diagnosis and welfare policy.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK news

'I'm not a scrounger I work, but would struggle without benefits'

The government plans to announce changes to long-term sickness and disability benefits, amidst rising claims and a soaring welfare bill.
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#social-security
Parenting
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

10 Surprising Ways Social Security Supports Families Beyond Retirement

The Social Security Administration provides more than just retirement support, including benefits for spouses, survivors, and individuals with disabilities.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Social Security demands that gay activist living with AIDS repay $200k in benefits

Paul Aguilar faces a $200,000 repayment demand from Social Security for alleged overpayments, questioning the agency's oversight over 13 years.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Retirement

Social Security Administration Will No Longer Allow Changes Made by Phone

The Social Security Administration now requires identity verification online or in-person for benefit changes, complicating access for older and disabled individuals.
Parenting
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

10 Surprising Ways Social Security Supports Families Beyond Retirement

The Social Security Administration provides more than just retirement support, including benefits for spouses, survivors, and individuals with disabilities.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Social Security demands that gay activist living with AIDS repay $200k in benefits

Paul Aguilar faces a $200,000 repayment demand from Social Security for alleged overpayments, questioning the agency's oversight over 13 years.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Retirement

Social Security Administration Will No Longer Allow Changes Made by Phone

The Social Security Administration now requires identity verification online or in-person for benefit changes, complicating access for older and disabled individuals.
more#social-security
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Observer view on the spring statement: Cutting spending is not the only option, chancellor | Observer editorial

Rachel Reeves faces significant challenges as chancellor, with expected public spending cuts that risk increasing poverty and undermining services.
#benefit-cuts
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Councils and NHS could face millions in extra costs due to disability benefit cuts

Cuts to disability benefits may lead to higher costs for local councils and strain on care services.
fromYahoo News
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Disability benefits claimants' phone calls going unanswered by DWP - 'Trust at an all-time low'

Trust between government and disabled people is at an all-time low due to poor service and long wait times for disability benefits calls.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Councils and NHS could face millions in extra costs due to disability benefit cuts

Cuts to disability benefits may lead to higher costs for local councils and strain on care services.
fromYahoo News
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Disability benefits claimants' phone calls going unanswered by DWP - 'Trust at an all-time low'

Trust between government and disabled people is at an all-time low due to poor service and long wait times for disability benefits calls.
more#benefit-cuts
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US politics

Former Marine from Mass. pleads guilty over false Purple Heart application

A former U.S. Marine pleaded guilty to fraudulently claiming disability benefits by lying about war injuries.
#social-security-administration
Retirement
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Gillibrand: Trump's Social Security workforce layoffs will hurt seniors, disabled

The Social Security Administration plans to cut its workforce by at least 7,000, impacting service delivery for millions of beneficiaries.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

SSA weighs axing payments to 170,000 beneficiaries

The proposal to ban payments to beneficiaries without Social Security numbers could disrupt support for thousands, especially vulnerable family members caring for disabled individuals.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

'Significant workforce reductions' are coming to the Social Security Administration

SSA plans significant workforce reductions, raising concerns over service delays for retirement and disability benefits.
fromNextgov.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

SSA has a plan, but wants more funding to get it done

The SSA's 2024 agenda includes over 170 items to improve operations and reduce wait times, contingent on adequate funding.
fromNextgov.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

SSI to move core disability program application online

The SSA is transitioning the Supplemental Security Income application process online to enhance accessibility and reduce processing times.
Retirement
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Gillibrand: Trump's Social Security workforce layoffs will hurt seniors, disabled

The Social Security Administration plans to cut its workforce by at least 7,000, impacting service delivery for millions of beneficiaries.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

SSA weighs axing payments to 170,000 beneficiaries

The proposal to ban payments to beneficiaries without Social Security numbers could disrupt support for thousands, especially vulnerable family members caring for disabled individuals.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

'Significant workforce reductions' are coming to the Social Security Administration

SSA plans significant workforce reductions, raising concerns over service delays for retirement and disability benefits.
fromNextgov.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

SSA has a plan, but wants more funding to get it done

The SSA's 2024 agenda includes over 170 items to improve operations and reduce wait times, contingent on adequate funding.
fromNextgov.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

SSI to move core disability program application online

The SSA is transitioning the Supplemental Security Income application process online to enhance accessibility and reduce processing times.
more#social-security-administration
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Rising mental ill health behind higher welfare bill - report

Mental health claims are driving up the UK welfare bill significantly post-pandemic.
The Labour government is considering cuts to address the rising costs associated with disability benefits.
Reforms aimed at changing the welfare system are seen as a moral imperative by some MPs.
#dwp
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

DWP confirms changes to pip including assessments eligibility and payments

DWP confirms major changes to personal independence payments to simplify the process for over three million claimants.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

DWP plans to change PIP assessments from September what you need to know

Major changes to disability benefits assessments are set to take effect in September 2023, integrating multiple claims into a single evaluation process.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

DWP confirms changes to pip including assessments eligibility and payments

DWP confirms major changes to personal independence payments to simplify the process for over three million claimants.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

DWP plans to change PIP assessments from September what you need to know

Major changes to disability benefits assessments are set to take effect in September 2023, integrating multiple claims into a single evaluation process.
more#dwp
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

House of Lords calls on Labour to curb spending on disability benefits - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The House of Lords is urging the government to reform disability benefits due to rising costs exceeding Armed Forces spending.
fromYahoo News
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The possible PIP changes to disability benefit payments coming in 2025

Significant changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are anticipated in 2025, focusing on assessment processes and potential consultation with disabled individuals.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sutton's new social care charge proposals 'make caring for disabled unaffordable'

Proposed means testing for disability benefits may unjustly burden vulnerable groups, prompting concerns from carers about the ethical implications of such cuts.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
Health

Rishi Sunak defends crackdown on disability benefits for unverifiable assertions'

Rishi Sunak defends tightening disability benefits to ensure genuine claims only.
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