#social-welfare

#social-welfare

The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' introduces significant cuts to Medicaid, education, and environmental programs, prioritizing tax relief for the ultra-wealthy. Young people will suffer the most.

The Carer's Support Grant has been increased to €2,000, supporting full-time carers for their vital contributions and recognizing the challenges they face.

As Laura Madrid Sartoretto, the lead researcher at GCS, explained to Travel + Leisure, there's a reason these nations always come out on top. "They [Scandinavian countries] rank well in the Global Passport Index, in general, but they do even better when we talk about quality of life." This balance of prosperity and equity stems from strong social welfare systems that ensure a high standard of living for all citizens.

For 18-year-old Shaineiry and her congregation, Easter Sunday meant canvassing the Northeast 16th Street BART plaza, spreading messages of hope and salvation.

The unique National Insurance number, assigned around age 16, serves as a lifelong identifier crucial for work rights, tax, benefits, and administrative purposes.

The means-tested Fuel Allowance aims to assist those aged 70 and older or long-term welfare recipients with winter heating costs, providing €924 over 28 weeks.