Urban farmers in Belgium are facing challenges due to excessive rainfall, impacting their crops and livelihoods. The heavy rain has led to waterlogged soil, increased pest infestations, and decreased crop yields, posing a significant threat to urban agriculture in the country. Farmers are struggling to adapt to these changing weather patterns and are seeking support to mitigate the effects of the excessive rainfall on their farms.
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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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