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UN urges UK government to scrap welfare cuts over human rights concerns

UN experts warn planned UK disability-benefit reforms risk breaching human-rights obligations and will halve and freeze universal credit health payments for new claimants.

US politics

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6 days ago

SSDI Tax Thresholds Set in 1983 are Hurting Disabled Americans

Since 1983 the Social Security income-tax threshold of $35,700 remains unchanged, creating an unfair tax burden as inflation erodes its buying power.

UK politics

fromwww.independent.co.uk

1 week ago

Government launch 338m scheme to help sick and disabled people back into work

The Universal Credit Act raises the standard allowance with cuts to the health element for new claimants from April 2026, while independent journalism seeks donations to remain free.

US news

fromwww.mercurynews.com

2 weeks ago

Martinez man's disability payments were canceled after horrific' crash. So he became a cocaine dealer

After a disabling 2021 car crash and loss of benefits, Rene Aguayo turned to cocaine distribution and was sentenced to three years in federal prison.

fromwww.bbc.com

3 weeks ago

'Pip tick-box system is not targeting the right people'

Tony Henderson, who has kidney failure, criticized the personal independence payments (PIP) system, stating the "tick-box system" does not target the right individuals with needs.

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US politics

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1 month ago

NYCERS eliminates appeal process for disability benefits - The Chief

Bruce Hydock, a retired FDNY EMS captain, cannot access disability benefits due to a recent NYCERS policy change that restricts appeals.

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fromwww.theguardian.com

1 month ago

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Labour MP suspended for opposing disability cuts will keep speaking for invisible in society'

fromwww.bbc.com

1 month ago

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UN urges UK government to scrap welfare cuts over human rights concerns

SSDI Tax Thresholds Set in 1983 are Hurting Disabled Americans

Government launch 338m scheme to help sick and disabled people back into work

Martinez man's disability payments were canceled after horrific' crash. So he became a cocaine dealer

'Pip tick-box system is not targeting the right people'

NYCERS eliminates appeal process for disability benefits - The Chief

Labour MP suspended for opposing disability cuts will keep speaking for invisible in society'

Labour suspension doesn't mean I'm silenced, MP says

Poorly led, strategically inept and shorn of democracy. Now I truly fear for this Labour government | John McDonnell

Starmer set to offer Labour MPs further welfare bill concession

UK government faces key test in welfare reform bill vote

This ruthless pursuit of disabled people has damaged Labour no matter what happens next | Frances Ryan

Labour MP suspended for opposing disability cuts will keep speaking for invisible in society'

Labour suspension doesn't mean I'm silenced, MP says

Poorly led, strategically inept and shorn of democracy. Now I truly fear for this Labour government | John McDonnell

Starmer set to offer Labour MPs further welfare bill concession

UK government faces key test in welfare reform bill vote

This ruthless pursuit of disabled people has damaged Labour no matter what happens next | Frances Ryan

Ban some foreigners from sickness benefits, Tories urge

Welfare bill will now lift 50,000 out of poverty after changes, assessment finds

UK PM Starmer gets watered-down welfare bill passed amid Labour uprising

No 10 climbs down over welfare bill in move to win over Labour rebels

Government in talks with Labour MPs on welfare reforms, No 10 says

Poll of the day: Do you support Keir Starmer's welfare reform plans?

Ban some foreigners from sickness benefits, Tories urge

Welfare bill will now lift 50,000 out of poverty after changes, assessment finds

UK PM Starmer gets watered-down welfare bill passed amid Labour uprising

No 10 climbs down over welfare bill in move to win over Labour rebels

Government in talks with Labour MPs on welfare reforms, No 10 says

Poll of the day: Do you support Keir Starmer's welfare reform plans?

This was Les Mis in the Commons and Kemi Badenoch couldn't resist hamming it up | Simon Jenkins

The Guardian view on Labour's welfare rebellion: Starmer must learn from his mistakes | Editorial

Did my MP vote against Starmer's plan to cut benefits?

Labour rebellion leader backs welfare bill amid sustained defiance

Starmer will not back down on welfare reforms and is 'confident' it will go through - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Did my MP vote against Starmer's plan to cut benefits?

Labour rebellion leader backs welfare bill amid sustained defiance

Starmer will not back down on welfare reforms and is 'confident' it will go through - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

After the welfare vote debacle, this much is clear: Starmer must change. Labour MPs will demand it | Rafael Behr

The Guardian view on Labour's disability benefits rethink: concessions suggest strategy not a change of heart | Editorial

Starmer offers massive concessions' on welfare bill to Labour rebels

Starmer facing a 'humiliating' no confidence vote if loses crunch welfare vote - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Jo Stevens plays down first minister benefits spat

After the welfare vote debacle, this much is clear: Starmer must change. Labour MPs will demand it | Rafael Behr

The Guardian view on Labour's disability benefits rethink: concessions suggest strategy not a change of heart | Editorial

Starmer offers massive concessions' on welfare bill to Labour rebels

Starmer facing a 'humiliating' no confidence vote if loses crunch welfare vote - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Jo Stevens plays down first minister benefits spat

Labour MPs press Kendall on rollout of benefit changes

Welfare bill: what compromises have been made and how will claimants be affected?

Labour MPs press Kendall on rollout of benefit changes

Welfare bill: what compromises have been made and how will claimants be affected?

Labour's planned PIP disability cuts are cruel, say two-thirds of UK

PIP cuts mapped: The worst-hit areas as more than 1.3m could lose support

Disability claimants with back problems to lose most in Labour's welfare changes

Labour's planned PIP disability cuts are cruel, say two-thirds of UK

PIP cuts mapped: The worst-hit areas as more than 1.3m could lose support

Disability claimants with back problems to lose most in Labour's welfare changes

Starmer's disability benefit concessions are not enough, says rebel Labour whip

Starmer says he lost grip on Labour welfare revolt due to focus on foreign affairs

Starmer still facing Labour welfare anger over fears of two-tier' system

Look at Labour's cruel attitude towards disability benefit, then tell me Keir Starmer cares about 'human dignity' | John Harris

Starmer says he lost grip on Labour welfare revolt due to focus on foreign affairs

Starmer still facing Labour welfare anger over fears of two-tier' system

Look at Labour's cruel attitude towards disability benefit, then tell me Keir Starmer cares about 'human dignity' | John Harris

Faisal Islam: How much will U-turn on disability benefits cost?

PM braces for major backbench rebellion as horrendous' welfare reforms published

Faisal Islam: How much will U-turn on disability benefits cost?

PM braces for major backbench rebellion as horrendous' welfare reforms published

Minister says Labour's welfare bill rebels trying to do their job well' as No 10 considers concessions UK politics live

Kendall 'firm in convictions' ahead of welfare vote

Ministers step up efforts to quell growing rebellion over UK welfare bill

Ministers consider tweaks to soften welfare cuts before key vote

Minister says Labour's welfare bill rebels trying to do their job well' as No 10 considers concessions UK politics live

Kendall 'firm in convictions' ahead of welfare vote

Ministers step up efforts to quell growing rebellion over UK welfare bill

Ministers consider tweaks to soften welfare cuts before key vote

My Nephew Loves to Brag About Committing Fraud. What He's Done Now Has Gone Too Far.

Starmer says vote on welfare cuts bill happening on Tuesday amid growing Labour revolt UK politics live

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