Tag #Benefits

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Record Youth Unemployment in UK Reaches 1.08 Million

The number of young people (under 30) claiming unemployment benefits in the UK has hit a record 1.08 million, with over 2,000 new claimants daily, primarily attributed to Labour's economic policies and the rise of AI.

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UK Government Bans Asylum Seekers From Spending on Non-Essential Items

The UK government has banned asylum seekers from using their pre-paid cards to purchase non-essential items, including luxury goods, entertainment, and some basic services, following reports of misuse of funds.

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Social Security Claiming Age: Balancing Early Access and Maximum Benefits

American citizens can claim Social Security as early as 62, but delaying to age 70 maximizes monthly payments; however, longevity and investment strategies significantly influence the optimal claiming age.

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Second Inquest to Examine DWP's Role in Woman's Suicide

Joy Dove's five-year fight for a second inquest into her daughter Jodey Whiting's suicide, after her benefits were cut despite illness, will finally begin on Monday, examining the DWP's role.

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UK Poverty Costs Economy £38.2 Billion Annually, Trussell Trust Report Reveals

The Trussell Trust reports that the UK economy loses £38.2 billion annually due to high poverty levels, largely attributed to government policies like benefit cuts and the two-child limit, impacting tax revenue, social security, and public services; abolishing the two-child limit could save over £3 ...

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SSA's New Anti-Fraud Measures Spark Confusion and Access Concerns

The Social Security Administration implemented new anti-fraud measures on April 14th, requiring in-person identity verification for phone benefit applications and eliminating phone-based direct deposit changes, causing widespread confusion and access issues due to policy changes and inadequate staff...

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Drop in German Asylum Seekers Receiving State Benefits

The number of asylum seekers in Germany receiving state benefits decreased by 10 percent to 461,000 in 2024, with a shift in top origin countries from Syria to Turkey.

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Poland Vetoes Ukrainian Refugee Benefits Amidst Rising Tensions

Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a bill extending benefits for Ukrainian refugees in Poland, sparking a political deadlock and raising concerns about the future of Starlink internet support for Ukraine, amidst growing anti-Ukrainian sentiment.

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DWP Errors in Benefits Case Lead to Mother's Suicide

A coroner ruled that Jodey Whiting, a 42-year-old mother of nine, died by suicide after her benefits were wrongly stopped by the DWP due to multiple errors, triggering a significant deterioration in her mental health; an Independent Case Examiner report recommended a £10,000 compensation.

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Early Social Security Claims Surge Amidst Solvency Fears

Concerns about the long-term solvency of Social Security are causing a surge in early benefit claims, despite financial losses; pending claims totaled 580,887 last month, up from 500,527 a year earlier, driven by misinformation and staff cuts at the SSA.

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SSA's New Anti-Fraud Measures Spark Confusion and Anxiety

The Social Security Administration implemented new anti-fraud measures on April 14, 2024, requiring in-person identity verification for phone benefit applications and barring telephone changes to direct deposit information, causing widespread confusion and anxiety among beneficiaries due to repeated...

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Social Security Eliminates Phone Applications, Raising Accessibility Concerns

Starting April 14th, the Social Security Administration ended telephone applications for retirement and survivor benefits, forcing millions of Americans, many with disabilities and residing in rural areas, to seek in-person services or navigate complex online applications, raising concerns about acc...

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