In opposition, Liz Kendall supported the Waspi campaign, advocating for fair compensation for women affected by changes to their state pension age. Despite opposition calls for up to £10.5 billion in compensation, the government, including Kendall as work and pensions secretary, ruled out financial support, prompting criticism from opposition leaders and campaigners as a betrayal of the Waspi women. The decision to ignore the ombudsman’s recommendation for compensation was deemed unjustified and a political choice that raised questions about the government’s accountability.
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A single ticket holder just won the £208,000,000 EuroMillions jackpot
A single ticket holder in Ireland has won the £208 million EuroMillions jackpot, the largest in the country's history, confirmed by the Irish National Lottery. This win marks Ireland's 18th EuroMillions jackpot victory, with details about the winning ticket's location to be released soon; the upcoming draw will feature a top prize of around £14 million. Need More Context? 🔎
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