In Spain, back-to-back storms and continuous downpours have caused record-breaking rainfall, with regions like Andalusia and Madrid experiencing unprecedented levels of precipitation. The unusual weather pattern is attributed to a high-pressure anticyclone system in northern Europe, forcing storm systems to move southward towards Spain. Despite the heavy rains, forecasting models suggest that the phenomena should subside by the beginning of the next week, bringing relief from the persistent wet weather.
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A million to lose disability benefit as Labour slashes £5bn from welfare bill
Labour announced cuts to disability benefits, affecting millions of disabled individuals, with a focus on raising the threshold for personal independence payments (PIP) to save £5bn by 2030. The changes, criticized as immoral by charities and Labour MPs, aim to address concerns that the bill for disability benefits will reach £70bn by 2030, impacting 4m claimants. While some welcome measures were noted, including not freezing PIP payments and ending regular assessments for severe disabilities, the...
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