Victoria Plans 10% Public Service Staff Cost Cuts
The Victorian government announces a plan to cut public service staff costs by 10% to save A$1.6 billion. Learn the details and potential impacts of this major austerity measure.
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McFadden refuses to rule out future disability benefit cuts
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden declines to rule out future cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as OBR warns Labour's welfare reversals add £11bn to spending. Read the latest on the Timms Review.
WHO to lose nearly a quarter of its workforce by 2026
Massive WHO staff cuts of nearly 25% will severely impact global health security and disease outbreak response, experts warn. The world faces increased health risks.
CSIRO cuts 350 jobs in major blow to Australian science
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
Canada's recession budget imposes austerity measures
The Canadian government has unveiled a stark austerity budget featuring sweeping spending cuts and tax increases as the nation confronts its first recession in over a decade. Key public services face significant reductions while households brace for finan
DWP Plans Major PIP Changes for Millions of Claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions is exploring significant changes to Personal Independence Payment assessments that could transform how millions receive disability benefits.
Amazon axes hundreds more UK jobs in new cuts
Amazon continues its global workforce reduction with significant cuts to its UK operations, affecting hundreds of employees across multiple divisions including its streaming and Alexa teams.
PIP Payments Simplified: 2024 Rates & Eligibility Guide
Everything you need to know about the updated Personal Independence Payment rates for 2024, including simplified eligibility criteria and how to navigate the assessment process successfully.
DWP PIP: Health Conditions Eligible for £737 Monthly
Discover which health conditions qualify for PIP benefits and learn how to claim financial support worth up to £737 per month from the DWP.
Benefits and State Pension Rise Confirmed for April 2025
Universal Credit, PIP, and State Pension payments are set for significant increases next April as the government confirms it will maintain the triple lock. Discover exactly how much more you'll receive.
DWP PIP assessment bra removal ruled unacceptable
A landmark tribunal ruling condemns DWP assessment practices after a disabled woman was forced to remove her bra during a PIP assessment, sparking widespread outrage and calls for reform.
DWP's New PIP Fraud Checks Target Bank Accounts
Exclusive: The DWP is implementing new fraud detection measures for PIP claimants, including monitoring bank accounts and savings. Here's what you need to know about the changes.
DWP announces major PIP eligibility changes
The Department for Work and Pensions reveals significant reforms to Personal Independence Payment assessments, affecting how millions claim disability benefits across the UK.
DWP Benefits April 2024: Exact Payment Increases Revealed
Millions of UK households receiving DWP benefits will see significant payment increases from April 2024. Discover exactly how much more you'll receive for Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension and other key benefits.
Blue Badge Support Could Offer £1,200 to Disabled Brits
Millions of disabled people across the UK could receive enhanced financial support through their Blue Badge eligibility, with potential payments reaching £1,200 annually in a major benefits shake-up.
Labour to scrap PIP assessments but keep benefits cuts
Exclusive: Labour reveals radical plan to replace PIP assessments with new support system while maintaining controversial Tory benefits cuts in first budget.
Major DWP payment changes begin today
Major changes to DWP benefit payments begin today, affecting millions of claimants across the UK. Here's how the new rules impact Universal Credit, PIP, and other essential payments.
Disabled face Motability cuts in Labour budget review
Exclusive: Labour's first budget could slash vital mobility payments for thousands of disabled people, sparking outrage among disability advocates.
DWP's £425m benefit legal war chest exposed
Exclusive investigation uncovers the Department for Work and Pensions' hidden £425 million legal fund earmarked for fighting benefit claimants, with millions already spent ahead of the festive season.
DWP Update: Special Rules for Terminal Illness PIP Claims
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed crucial changes to Special Rules for Terminal Illness claims, making it easier for those with severe conditions to access vital support.
Cancer patient's 8-month benefits wait forces food bank reliance
A breast cancer patient from Cheshire has been left in financial ruin after Department for Work and Pensions delays left her waiting eight months for Personal Independence Payment, forcing her to rely on food banks during treatment.
Natalie Bassingthwaighte Engaged to Pip Loth
Australian actress and singer Natalie Bassingthwaighte shares joyous news of her engagement to partner Pip Loth after romantic Byron Bay proposal. Exclusive details about the special moment.
Pip Edwards Stuns in Sizzling Bondi Photoshoot
P.E Nation founder Pip Edwards turns heads with a breathtaking beach photoshoot at Bondi, showcasing her impeccable style and fitness in a series of sun-kissed images that have set social media ablaze.
DWP announces major Universal Credit payment changes
The Department for Work and Pensions announces significant changes to Universal Credit payments and assessments that could impact vulnerable claimants across Britain.
DWP PIP Payments Increase: Extra £421 Yearly Support
The Department for Work and Pensions is increasing Personal Independence Payment rates, with some claimants eligible for hundreds of pounds in additional monthly support. Find out if you qualify for the enhanced payments.
Government slashes museum funding in major shake-up
Major English museums face devastating budget cuts as Arts Council England redirects funding away from traditional institutions toward 'levelling up' agenda, sparking outrage in cultural sector.
Badenoch accuses Stride of 'gaslighting' in benefits row
Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch launches extraordinary attack on Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride over disability benefits assessment claims, exposing deep Cabinet divisions.
DWP's Six-Tier Attendance Allowance Shake-Up Revealed
Major DWP reforms could introduce six-tier payment system for Attendance Allowance, affecting millions of older Britons. Here's what you need to know about the proposed changes.
DWP Confirms Benefit Payment Shake-Up for October 2025
Millions of benefit claimants face payment date changes as DWP moves all payments to digital system. Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension affected.
DWP intensifies PIP fraud prevention measures
The Department for Work and Pensions intensifies its fight against Personal Independence Payment fraud with enhanced verification and investigation protocols to protect taxpayer funds.
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