£75m to fix Carer's Allowance systemic failures
A £75m government fund aims to fix systemic Carer's Allowance failures that penalised vulnerable families. Discover the review's findings and what happens next.
Category : Search result: social welfare
Two-Child Benefit Limit Abolished in UK Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abolishes the controversial two-child benefit limit, lifting 450,000 children out of poverty. Discover the impact and the political fallout of this landmark decision.
Budget Leak Exposes £25bn Tax Rise & Economic Slowdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget leaked before Commons speech, revealing record tax burden hitting 38.3% of GDP to fund £70bn welfare increase. Discover the full economic impact.
Reeves Reveals Labour's First Budget With Mansion Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's 2025 budget featuring mansion taxes, milkshake levies and welfare cap changes. Will this give Starmer's government direction?
NZ Public Inquiry into Tom Phillips Case Announced
New Zealand launches a public inquiry into the Tom Phillips case, examining how authorities handled the disappearance of the fugitive father and his three children. Discover the findings.
30 Beluga whales threatened with euthanasia in Canada
Thirty beluga whales face being put down after Marineland Canada's closure. The park's euthanasia threat follows blocked China sale and rejected funding. Read the full story.
Labour's £12bn welfare boost in Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £12bn welfare spending increase, scrapping two-child benefit cap. Discover the Budget's economic impact and political fallout.
Teens Challenge Australia's Social Media Ban
Two 15-year-olds launch a High Court challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Read the latest.
Teens fight Australia's social media ban in High Court
Two 15-year-olds launch a landmark legal challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Discover the constitutional fight.
Reeves Confronts £110bn Debt Crisis in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must balance tax rises with spending cuts as Britain's debt servicing hits £110bn annually. Can she ignore political pressure and fix public finances?
Carer's Allowance Report Reveals Systemic DWP Failures
Damning review exposes how DWP's systemic flaws left carers facing huge debts and mental health crises. Ministers urged to apologise for devastating impact on vulnerable families.
Carer's Allowance Review Finds Systemic DWP Failures
A devastating review reveals systemic DWP failures led to a carer's allowance crisis, pushing unpaid carers into debt and wasting hundreds of millions in taxpayer money.
Tennis burnout crisis as stars collapse under season strain
Elite tennis players face physical and mental collapse from the sport's relentless calendar. Carlos Alcaraz, Elina Svitolina and others highlight the urgent need for reform.
Snapchat to block 440k Australian under-16 users
Australian Snapchat users under 16 face account lockdown from 10 December 2025. Learn how age verification works and appeal options if wrongly banned.
Reeves Launches £1.2bn Universal Credit Crackdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £1.2bn crackdown on Universal Credit fraud while scrapping the two-child limit. Discover the budget's impact on welfare and taxes.
Young Persons Benefit Trap: Reeves Must Fix Budget Flaw
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to fix a critical flaw in the budget that penalises young people transitioning from benefits to work. Urgent reform needed to support Britain's youth.
Reeves Signals Welfare Cuts After Previous Rebellion
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints at further welfare reforms despite previous £5bn plan failure. Will scrapping the two-child benefit cap ease Labour backbench tensions?
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Explained
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Discover which platforms are included, how age checks work, and the appeal process for wrongful bans.
Zoo Chief Plans Major Shake-Up of UK Zoos
New World Association of Zoos and Aquariums president David Field reveals plans to close substandard UK zoos failing conservation and welfare standards. Read the exclusive interview.
Meta begins Australian teen account shutdowns
Meta starts notifying Australian teens under 16 that their Facebook, Instagram and Threads accounts will be deactivated by December 10. Affected users can download content or return at 16.
New health assessment for flat-faced dog breeds
UK introduces voluntary health assessment to tackle disorders in flat-faced dog breeds like bulldogs and pugs. Learn how this initiative aims to improve animal welfare standards.
London Aquarium under fire over penguin enclosure conditions
Sea Life London Aquarium faces growing campaign to relocate 15 gentoo penguins from controversial basement enclosure. Over 41,000 sign petition demanding better habitat.
London Aquarium to review penguin enclosure after outcry
Sea Life London Aquarium owners pledge to listen to 'constructive ideas' after 75 MPs and activists protest the gentoo penguins' indoor habitat. Discover the full story and what happens next.
I'm a Celeb 2025: Real Animals in Bushtucker Trials?
Discover the truth about live insects and animals in I'm a Celebrity's Bushtucker Trials for 2025. Learn what happens to creatures after filming and the rule changes.
London woman feeds colony of 20 stray cats
Lexi Lochore accidentally became 'cat mum' to 20 strays in South London, spending £1,000 on vet bills and £60 weekly on food while trying to rehome them.
Labour's New Challenge: Tackling Visible Homelessness
As homelessness becomes impossible to ignore, Labour faces pressure to deliver solutions. Discover the government's new approach to Britain's growing crisis.
Kitten thrown from car in Bexley, RSPCA appeals
A kitten was tragically killed after being hurled from a car window in Bexley. The RSPCA is urging witnesses to come forward. Call 0300 123 8018 with information.
US Indigenous Child Removal Crisis Continues
Shocking investigation reveals US child welfare systems still separate Native American families at disproportionate rates. Learn about this ongoing crisis and its devastating impact.
Fireworks ban petition forces Parliament debate
A petition demanding fireworks restrictions has surpassed 130,000 signatures, triggering a potential Parliamentary debate about banning public sales to protect vulnerable people and animals.
Universal Credit claimants soar to 8.3 million
New government figures reveal a surge of 1.1 million Universal Credit claimants in a year, with nearly half not required to work. Discover the latest on the UK's welfare reforms.
Page 2 of 4