In the Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free, Sir Keir Starmer’s government has proposed reforms to disability benefits to save over £5bn annually by 2030, causing backlash within Labour due to concerns of targeting the poorest. The changes include tightening eligibility for personal independence payments and introducing a new insurance system for job loss. These measures are part of Labour’s efforts to find savings before the Spring Statement, with projections indicating a reduced fiscal room for manoeuvre and expected gross savings of around £6bn from the benefit changes.
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Hollywood Filmmaker Charged With $11 Million Conspiracy to Defraud Netflix
The Justice Department charged Carl Erik Rinsch with an $11 million scheme to defraud Netflix by securing funding for a science-fiction series but using the money for personal investments instead. Mr. Rinsch was arrested and charged with wire fraud, money laundering, and engaging in monetary transactions derived from unlawful activity. After Netflix canceled the series due to Mr. Rinsch's erratic behavior, he went on a spending spree with the remaining production money, leading to Netflix...
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