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Swinney blasts Trump and Farage as threat to democracy

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump and Nigel Farage, accusing them of undermining democratic values. Speaking at a major independence rally, he positioned Scotland's future in stark contrast to their poli

Powell Defends Fed Independence Amid Trump Pressure

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers unprecedented testimony, defending the central bank's autonomy amid mounting political pressure from the Trump White House over interest rate policy.

DWP Plans Major Welfare Cuts to PIP and Universal Credit

Exclusive investigation reveals how proposed Department for Work and Pensions reforms to Personal Independence Payment assessments could dramatically reduce support for disabled claimants amid cost-of-living crisis.

DWP Faces Backlash Over £12bn Welfare Cuts Plan

Labour's Pat McFadden condemns DWP's planned £12 billion welfare cuts, warning they will severely impact disabled individuals and low-income families reliant on Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments.

Trump plan: Military lawyers as immigration judges

Exclusive: The Trump administration is considering a controversial proposal to appoint military lawyers as immigration judges, a move critics warn would politicise the courts and undermine judicial independence.

PIP Payments Guide: DWP Eligibility & Rates 2024

Everything you need to know about Personal Independence Payment (PIP) from the DWP. Discover eligibility criteria, payment rates, assessment types and how to make a successful claim for this vital financial support.

DWP's New 'Light Touch' PIP Reviews Explained

Exclusive: The DWP is quietly changing how it handles PIP reviews for certain claimants. Discover if you qualify for the new 'light touch' assessment process and what it means for your payments.

DWP to Scrap PIP Benefit in Major Welfare Overhaul

Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions is set to replace the PIP system with a new personalised benefit, marking the biggest welfare shake-up in a decade. Get the full details on the new timeline and what it means for millions of claimants.

SNP Leadership Crisis: Plot to Replace Humza Yousaf

Exclusive: Senior SNP figures are privately expressing 'utter despair' over First Minister Humza Yousaf's leadership, with Westminster MPs reportedly plotting to install Stephen Flynn as his replacement amid plummeting poll numbers and internal turmoil.

Trump's Supreme Court challenge over Fed's Lisa Cook

Former President Trump initiates a Supreme Court battle to block the renomination of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, setting up a major constitutional confrontation over presidential powers and central bank independence.

Sotomayor: US Presidents Are Not Kings

US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivers a powerful defence of judicial independence and the rule of law, warning against the concentration of presidential power in a landmark speech.

DWP PIP Changes: New Rules for Disability Benefits

Major changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system are coming. This guide explains the new assessment rules, what they mean for current and future claimants, and how your payments could be affected.

DWP PIP Reforms: Millions Face Benefit Cuts

Exclusive: Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment could see disabled claimants reassessed under stricter criteria as DWP considers replacing PIP with vouchers and one-off grants.

DWP Reveals Top PIP Qualifying Health Conditions 2024

Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions discloses the most common health conditions receiving Personal Independence Payment support, with mental health and musculoskeletal disorders topping the list.

DWP Confirms Timeline for Major PIP Benefit Overhaul

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the detailed timeline for its radical reform of Personal Independence Payment, moving away from cash payments to a new system of tailored support.

DWP Fast-Tracks 178 Health Conditions for PIP Benefits

In a landmark move, the DWP has overhauled the Personal Independence Payment system, adding 178 health conditions to a fast-tracked 'light touch' review list. This major reform promises to slash waiting times and reduce assessment burdens for thousands of

UN Condemns UK Welfare Cuts as 'Cruel' - Labour Reacts

A United Nations human rights expert has issued a damning indictment of the UK's welfare reforms, warning that cuts to Personal Independence Payments are pushing disabled people into poverty. Labour accuses the government of creating a 'hostile environmen

HK Political Prisoners Face 'Systematic Abuse' - Report

A comprehensive investigation by the Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor details harrowing accounts of systematic abuse, psychological torture, and rights violations against pro-democracy detainees, raising grave concerns over the erosion of the city's judicia

Scottish Identity Surges as British Affiliation Declines

Groundbreaking research from the University of Glasgow shows a dramatic shift in national identity in Scotland, with a significant rise in Scottish-only affiliation and a sharp decline in British identity, reshaping the nation's social and political lands

Sturgeon's Cringe Burns Speech Exposes SNP Troubles

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon faces a torrent of criticism for a cringe-worthy Robert Burns recital, exposing a profound lack of self-awareness amid Scotland's ongoing political struggles.

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