The unexpected costs of the ‘welfare revolution’
If the government’s “welfare revolution” is to work , then it has to work in places like Torfaen, a south Wales community where direct payments are being trialled.
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After years in the doldrums, Britain appears to be in the midst of sustainable growth. But it’s not good news all round.
The “help to work” programme comes into effect today, meaning the long-term unemployed face having their benefits cut unless they visit a Jobcentre every day.
A poll suggests Ukip has moved into the lead ahead of the European elections, after a week in which it has faced questions over its positions on foreign workers, racial tolerance and gender equality.
A housing association is offering a Cadbury’s Creme Egg as a reward to tenants who keep up with their rent despite being hit by government welfare reforms.
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Scientists conclude there is insufficient evidence to back the government’s decision to stockpile the drug Tamiflu to tackle pandemics such as the outbreak of swine flu in 2009.
The amount of money paid to support asylum seekers could be reviewed after the Home Secretary Theresa May lost a high court battle.
The “cost of living crisis” is a key plank of Labour’s election strategy. But should we really be worrying about Britain’s middle-income households?
Bahrain’s royal family faces a lose-lose situation ahead of the grand prix: cancel it and lose face, or let it proceed and become a hook for adverse media coverage, writes activist Dr Ala’a Shehabi.
If the government’s “welfare revolution” is to work , then it has to work in places like Torfaen, a south Wales community where direct payments are being trialled.
The government says it wants to change the law to force the tobacco giants to introduce standardised packaging before the end of this parliament.
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