Ministers are considering dropping plans to freeze some disability benefits, including Personal Independence Payments (PIP), to avoid a potential Commons vote. The government will tighten PIP eligibility criteria and introduce a “right to try” guarantee for disabled individuals seeking employment. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to reveal welfare spending reductions of £5-6bn in her Spring Statement, aiming to address rising costs and inefficiencies in the system.
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UN rights chief warns Israel-Iran attacks risk engulfing region – Middle East Monitor
The UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, warned that escalating military actions between Israel and Iran are severely harming civilians and could destabilize the region. He emphasized the urgent need for both sides to adhere to international humanitarian law, as casualties and displacement rise significantly, with calls for restraint and renewed negotiations to prevent further escalation. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The UN says that fighting between Israel and Iran is hurting a...
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