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Russia to Automatically Pay WWII Veterans 55,000-80,000 Rubles for Victory Day

The Russian government will automatically pay WWII veterans and other eligible groups 55,000 or 80,000 rubles for Victory Day's 80th anniversary, depending on their veteran status, with additional regional payments in some areas; payments are separate from pensions and will arrive at various times d...

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£5 Billion Cut to Disability Benefits in the UK

The UK Labour government will cut £5 billion from disability benefits, impacting an estimated one million claimants, mostly those in the poorest towns, reversing previous commitments and potentially increasing child poverty.

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Labour's Welfare Cuts: £100 Million Savings, £5 Billion Shortfall

Labour's planned £5 billion welfare cuts are projected to save only £100 million, impacting 1.2 million people who will lose £5,000 each on average, due to increased NHS costs, legal challenges, and systemic issues in previous reform attempts.

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Reduced Inequality
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New State Council Commission to Aid Veterans of the Special Military Operation

A new State Council commission, headed by Astrakhan Governor Igor Babushkin, will support veterans of the special military operation and their families, focusing on rehabilitation, medical care, and interagency cooperation; its first meeting is planned for after March 24th.

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EU Minimum Wage Growth: 2015-2025

Between January 2015 and January 2025, the minimum monthly wage in the EU increased significantly, ranging from €551 in Bulgaria to €2,638 in Luxembourg, with Romania showing the highest percentage increase (273%) and Moldova (among candidate countries) at 438%, while France showed the least (24%).

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UK Government Faces Backlash Over Planned Disability Benefit Cuts

The UK government is considering slashing disability benefits, causing alarm among 3.6 million PIP claimants despite evidence showing unpaid carers contribute \£184 billion annually; this ignores the 8.6 million people in poverty within families including a disabled person.

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Germany's €5 Billion Mothers' Pension Expansion Faces Budgetary Opposition

Germany's CDU/CSU plan to expand mothers' pensions by €5 billion annually faces opposition due to budgetary concerns, potentially impacting other social programs and raising questions about the long-term sustainability of the welfare system.

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Gender Equality
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Labour's Disability Benefit Reforms to Cause £10,000 Annual Losses for Some

Labour's proposed disability benefit reforms will cause approximately 1 million disabled people to lose between £4,200 and £6,300 annually in PIP payments by 2030, with knock-on effects leading to an estimated £9,600 annual loss for some individuals, pushing thousands into poverty.

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UK Labour's £5 Billion Benefits Cut Primarily Impacts Disabled People

The UK Labour government announced a £5 billion cut to the benefits system, mainly affecting disabled people by tightening PIP eligibility (potentially impacting 1 million) and reducing universal credit rates, despite a new premium for those with lifelong conditions.

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UK Welfare Changes Spark Anxiety Amidst Lack of Transparency

The UK government's announced welfare changes, projected to save \$5 billion yearly, lack detail, causing anxiety among potentially 800,000-1.2 million people who might lose benefits; opposition parties criticize this lack of transparency and the potential impact.

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Germany Debates €100 Billion Climate Fund Allocation

Germany's coalition talks include a €100 billion allocation to the Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF), with debate focusing on whether to use the funds for a direct "climate bonus" payment to citizens or to reduce electricity prices; the Union party favors the latter, while some economists suppor...

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Labour Party Faces Backlash Over Plans to Cut Disability Benefits

Amid growing internal party dissent, the Labour party faces a potential crisis over plans to reform the welfare system, which could see hundreds of thousands of disabled people lose benefits, with prominent figures like Diane Abbott and Andy Burnham expressing strong opposition.

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