FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 4 - Caught on Camera

These cruel benefit cuts will rob security from so many – but Labour will lose something crucial too

The worst reforms since George Osborne will teach voters that politicians really are all the same. Is it worth it? asks Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2025

Up to 1.2m disabled people will lose thousands in UK welfare overhaul, experts warn

Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, laid out plans for £5bn savings but faces rebellion from some Labour MPs

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2025

People with long-term health conditions welcome Government decision on payments

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announced an overhaul of the welfare system and reform to disability benefits on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025

What welfare cuts could Labour announce today? From PIP to Universal Credit

Estimates of Labour cuts continue to rise as MPs grapple with ministers

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025

Defamation/Impersonation Campaign as RICO Violation (with $9M in RICO Trebled Damages)

My sense is that such claims are often made but nearly never win—yet here they did. From Hartman v. Does… The post Defamation/Impersonation Campaign as RICO Violation (with $9M in RICO Trebled Damages) appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Feb 21, 2025

The Player Impact Program Is No More… Here’s How Much Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Other PGA Tour Stars Have Won

After four iterations, the PGA Tour's Player Impact Program is to be replaced. However, during that time, some big names have amassed some big payouts

Golf Monthly · Jan 6, 2025

Do long-term sickness benefits cost UK a lot and can more people be helped into work?

One in 10 of working-age population claim sickness benefit as Britain struggles with aftermath of austerity, pandemic and cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024

Juan Dalmau Loses Puerto Rico Governor Race Despite Endorsements From Bad Bunny and Rauw Alejandro

Dalmau lost to Jennifer González, the candidate for Puerto Rico's New Progressive Party, harshly criticized by high-profile Puerto Ricans during the campaign

Latin Times · Nov 6, 2024

Why has there been a sharp rise in health-related benefits claims in Britain but not in similar countries? Expert Q&A

Since 2019, real-terms spending on health-related benefits in Britain has increased by £12 billion and is set to continue growing, according to a new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies. However, comparable countries, such as France, Australia and the US, have not experienced similar increases in spending.

The Conversation · Sep 20, 2024

Collective wait of 753 years for people phoning DWP in 2023/24, watchdog says

Poor service can have a range of detrimental impacts, including frustration, distress and disruption for customers, the National Audit Office said.

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024