President of the EU Council Charles Michel expressed firm support for Ukraine, denouncing Russian aggression and praising Ukrainian bravery and shared values in Brussels. The EU Council President emphasizes Ukraine’s importance in Europe’s future due to its strategic location and alignment with European values. The EU is contributing to Ukraine’s military, financial, and political efforts through various forms of support, as highlighted in a video message for the International Crimea Platform summit.
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Disabled people to get ‘right to try’ work without risk of losing benefits
The government is set to announce welfare reforms that will allow disabled individuals to try employment without losing their benefits, addressing concerns over potential loss of entitlements. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is expected to introduce a "right to try guarantee" to prevent automatic reassessment of benefits for those entering the workforce. However, there are worries over sweeping welfare cuts that could push thousands of disabled people into poverty, with concerns that as many...
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