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Warren's Bill: Ban Credit Checks for Hiring

US Senator Elizabeth Warren launches a groundbreaking bill to outlaw the use of credit reports in hiring, aiming to break the poverty cycle and create a fairer job market for millions of Americans.

ICE conducts immigration checks at Bad Bunny concert

US immigration officials conducted checks outside a Bad Bunny concert in Washington, sparking outrage and allegations of racial profiling. The incident raises serious questions about enforcement tactics at cultural events.

Racing Chiefs Confront MPs Over Gambling Reform Threat

Leading figures from British horse racing, including Jockey Club chief Nevin Truesdale, confront MPs over dire financial threats posed by proposed gambling affordability checks. The industry warns of a potential £250 million loss and 4,000 job cuts.

Two-Child Benefit Cap Forces Parents to Skip Meals

Exclusive: A damning new report reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit, pushing families into food insecurity and forcing parents to choose between heating and eating.

Two-Child Benefit Cap Fuels UK Child Poverty Crisis

Exclusive analysis reveals how the UK's two-child benefit cap has plunged 1.5 million children into poverty since 2015, with experts warning of irreversible damage to a generation's future.

Six DWP benefits that can stop without warning

Exclusive: Thousands of UK benefit claimants face sudden payment cuts as the DWP intensifies its review process. Discover the six key benefits under scrutiny and how to protect your income.

EU Border Chaos: 14-Hour Airport Queues Threaten Summer Holidays

British travellers face potential summer holiday chaos as new EU border checks are set to cause major delays at airports across Europe. The Entry/Exit System (EES) could create queues of up to 14 hours, with experts warning of 'significant disruption' for

Victoria Overhauls Working With Children Check Laws

Victoria rolls out landmark reforms to its Working With Children Check system, introducing continuous monitoring and stricter enforcement to close critical safeguarding gaps and protect vulnerable minors.

UK clamps down on foreign child benefit fraud

Ministers launch a major crackdown on families fraudulently claiming UK child benefits for children living abroad. New data-sharing powers with foreign governments aim to save taxpayers millions.

UK slashes Child Benefit for children living overseas

Exclusive: The UK government is implementing a major crackdown on Child Benefit claims for children living overseas. The new 'UK link' test could see thousands of families lose crucial financial support. Here's what you need to know.

Bank Holiday DWP Payment Warning for Universal Credit Claimants

Millions of Universal Credit and benefit claimants across the UK are being alerted to crucial changes in payment dates due to the upcoming August Bank Holiday. The Department for Work and Pensions has issued guidance to ensure recipients avoid financial d

UK Poker Sites Face Major Regulatory Crackdown

Exclusive: The UK gambling landscape is set for its biggest shake-up in years. Discover how new government regulations will impact online poker sites, enforce stricter affordability checks, and what it means for players across the nation.

100+ Groups Demand Starmer Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap

A powerful coalition of over 100 women's rights and poverty organisations has issued a stern demand to the incoming Labour government, urging Sir Keir Starmer to abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit, branding it a 'vile policy' that plunges f

Budget to give UK families up to £20,000 a year

Exclusive: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget to revolutionise child benefit system, lifting the 'unfair' High Income Child Benefit Charge threshold and boosting household incomes for millions.

300,000 Brits missing vital NHS health checks

A shocking NHS report reveals how 300,000 UK residents are missing vital health checks. Discover the simple 14-point test that could prevent devastating consequences.

DWP confirms bank account check date

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced the date when it will start checking bank accounts of benefit claimants. Find out how this could affect you.

Mandatory checks for adults working with kids proposed

The UK government is considering a radical new policy requiring all adults in regular contact with children to undergo compulsory background checks in a bid to protect young people from sexual predators.

Face scans to revolutionise UK airport security

UK airports are set to introduce facial recognition technology to speed up security checks, reducing wait times and enhancing passenger experience. Find out how this innovation will transform your travel.

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