In November 2024, UK households can expect various financial changes, including the Household Support Fund offering up to £200 to low-income families through local councils like Birmingham and Nottinghamshire. Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the Autumn Budget, addressing a £22 billion deficit, with potential tax changes affecting the country as soon as November. Additionally, around 13.7 million pensioners will receive Winter Fuel Payment letters by the end of November, encouraging eligibility checks for support with heating costs. Eligibility criteria include being born before September 23, 1958, residing in England or Wales, and claiming specific benefits during the qualifying week of September 16 to 22, 2024.
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Rhinos now have radioactive horns to fight off poachers
Scientists in South Africa are injecting rhino horns with radioactive material as part of the Rhisotope Project to combat poaching. This initiative aims to track illegal trade and deter poachers by making the horns undesirable, as they will trigger detection systems at ports and airports, thereby helping to protect rhinos, whose population is severely threatened. Want More Context? 🔎
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