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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5,000 claim disability benefits for obesity, costing £144m
Exclusive data reveals over 5,000 people receive PIP or ESA for obesity, costing taxpayers nearly £144 million since 2019. Discover the impact and government response.
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.
Budget Motability cuts follow rightwing campaign
Chancellor Rachel Reeves targets Motability scheme in budget welfare cuts after social media campaign against 'free luxury cars'. Changes could affect 300,000 disabled users.
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'.
DWP Benefits Payment Shake-Up: Major Changes Coming
The Department for Work and Pensions is planning significant reforms to the benefits payment system, potentially affecting millions of claimants across the UK. Learn what changes are coming and how they might impact you.
DWP 2025 Christmas Bonus: £10 Payment Details
Millions of Britons on benefits will receive the traditional £10 Christmas bonus from DWP in 2025. Here's who qualifies and when to expect the tax-free payment.
Snap Cuts Crisis: Your UK Survival Guide
Facing sudden income loss? Discover practical strategies for managing finances, accessing support, and navigating the emotional toll of snap redundancy in Britain's challenging economic climate.
Universal Credit: Full migration by 2026 confirmed
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced its final timeline for moving legacy benefit claimants to Universal Credit, affecting millions across Britain. Discover what this means for you and when the changes are coming.
Autumn Budget: Benefits Cuts and Tax Rises Loom
Exclusive analysis reveals Rachel Reeves's first major fiscal event may deliver painful welfare reforms and tax increases as Labour confronts economic challenges.
Trump's SNAP cuts spark outrage and hunger fears
Former President Donald Trump's executive order to restrict SNAP benefits has ignited fierce backlash from anti-poverty groups and Democratic lawmakers, raising concerns about a looming hunger crisis across America.
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 Means-Tested Benefits: Complete Guide
Exclusive guide reveals which DWP benefits require means-testing and how your income and savings could affect your payments. Don't miss out on financial support you're entitled to.
DWP's Universal Credit payment reduction powers exposed
Exclusive investigation uncovers the Department for Work and Pensions' controversial authority to reduce Universal Credit payments under specific circumstances, affecting thousands of claimants across the UK.
Judge orders snap benefits for food aid cut victims
A landmark court ruling mandates immediate emergency food payments for thousands affected by controversial Trump administration cuts to pandemic food assistance.
Republicans threaten shutdown over food stamp cuts
Far-right House Republicans are pushing for dramatic cuts to SNAP benefits and stricter work requirements, risking a federal government shutdown in their demands for welfare reform.
Mother loses child benefit after booking flight but not flying
A British mother has lost thousands in child benefit payments after DWP officials ruled she emigrated to Norway - despite never boarding her booked flight. The controversial case exposes gaps in welfare rules.
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.
Winter Support: Full List of DWP Benefits 2024
Comprehensive guide to all non-pensioner benefits and cost of living payments available this winter, including eligibility criteria and payment dates from the DWP.
Food Stamp Crisis: Millions Face Benefit Cuts
Critical changes to SNAP benefit requirements could see hundreds of thousands lose essential food assistance as pandemic-era waivers expire across multiple states.
Trump's Food Stamp Overhaul Could Cut Millions from Benefits
Former President Donald Trump proposes sweeping restrictions to federal food assistance programmes that could remove millions from benefits, drawing immediate condemnation from Democrats.
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.
Motability scheme faces cuts in Labour budget
Rachel Reeves's debut budget targets Motability scheme supporting disabled drivers, sparking fears of reduced mobility and independence for thousands across the UK.
Reeves targets Motability scheme in £1bn budget raid
Rachel Reeves announces controversial plan to scrap tax exemptions for Motability car scheme users, aiming to save Treasury £1 billion while sparking outrage among disability advocates.
IFS urges Rachel Reeves to consider welfare cuts in budget
The Institute for Fiscal Studies delivers stark warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, stating benefit cuts cannot be ruled out in upcoming budget despite political risks.
Universal Credit shake-up: Thousands face benefit cuts
Major changes to Universal Credit assessment periods could see claimants lose hundreds of pounds monthly. Here's what you need to know about the DWP's new regulations.
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.
Trump allies plan Social Security disability cuts
Former President Donald Trump's allies are preparing a radical overhaul of Social Security that could strip disability benefits from millions of Americans, sparking fears of widespread financial devastation.
DWP's new online service checks your benefit eligibility
The Department for Work and Pensions has unveiled a revolutionary digital service allowing millions to quickly check what benefits they could claim. This user-friendly platform could put thousands of pounds back in people's pockets.
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