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Benefit Changes Spark Surge in Support Center Visits

A support center in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, reports a surge in visitors concerned about upcoming UK government benefit changes, including stricter PIP tests and reduced incapacity benefits under Universal Credit, impacting vulnerable people; the government aims to save £4.8bn by 2030, while a su...

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China Unveils 17-Point Plan to Combat Youth Unemployment

China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Finance jointly launched a 17-point plan to boost youth employment, offering financial subsidies to employers hiring recent graduates and providing skills training programs and job services for students, ...

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German Window Maker Meeth Declares Bankruptcy Amidst Rising National Insolvencies

Meeth, a 40-year-old German window manufacturer in Wittlich, declared bankruptcy due to a confluence of factors including a faulty computer system and a broader construction industry crisis characterized by increased costs, labor shortages, and reduced building permits, resulting in 90 job losses.

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Dutch Rent Freeze to Reduce Affordable Housing Construction by 185,000 Units

The Dutch cabinet froze social rents for two years, impacting all tenants, including those with higher incomes, resulting in a €3 billion loss for housing corporations and an estimated reduction of 185,000 new homes, according to Aedes.

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States Seek Waivers to Restrict Unhealthy Food Purchases with SNAP Benefits

Governors in Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, and West Virginia are seeking waivers from the USDA to restrict candy and soft drink purchases using SNAP benefits, following Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's initiative to reduce diet-related illnesses.

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DWP Reforms Carer's Allowance System

The UK's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced major changes to its carer's allowance system, including investigating all suspected overpayments and raising the weekly earnings limit to £196, aiming to resolve a long-standing issue of unfair treatment and debt for claimants.

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Germany Plans E-Mobility Incentives Amidst Budgetary Uncertainty

Germany's new coalition government is planning to incentivize e-mobility, with discussions focusing on various options including purchase premiums or tax deductions to support the electric vehicle market; however, the exact form and implementation timeline remain uncertain due to budget constraints ...

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UK Faces Wave of Business Insolvencies Amidst Tax Hikes and Tariffs

The number of British companies going bankrupt increased by 9% in March 2025 to almost 2000, with a 13% rise in financially distressed firms in Q1, largely impacting hospitality and tourism due to higher taxes and US tariffs, suggesting a potential new wave of insolvencies.

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Imserso Travel Program Faces Delays Amidst Strong Opposition

The Imserso's new travel program, offering 880,000 subsidized trips for those over 55 starting October, faces strong opposition from tour operators and hoteliers due to contract terms, potentially causing delays and legal challenges; the program includes surcharges for high season and repeat booking...

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Dutch Social Rent Freeze Jeopardizes Housing Construction

The Dutch government's spring budget freezes social rents for two years while easing restrictions on private rent increases, potentially reducing new social housing by 185,000 units and creating conflict within the coalition government.

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China Prioritizes Consumption, Debt Management in Economic Recovery Plan

China's 2025 Government Work Report outlines a multi-faceted strategy to address economic slowdown, focusing on boosting consumption, stabilizing the real estate market, and managing local government debt, aiming for approximately 5 percent GDP growth.

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Russia's Housing Construction Slowdown Amidst Economic Headwinds

President Putin acknowledged that Russia's housing construction is slowing due to high interest rates on mortgages and project financing, impacting subsidized housing programs and potentially creating a housing shortage by 2027-2028.

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