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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The World Meteorological Organization reports that 2024 was the warmest year on record, marking the first time all 10 hottest years have occurred within the past decade. Greenhouse gas levels continue to rise, with concentrations of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide reaching unprecedented levels. The oceans are warming at an accelerated rate, leading to coral bleaching and record sea-level rise, while global warming has already exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. Full Article
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