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What disability benefit claimants need to know about Labour’s new welfare plans

After major concessions, there are still key changes to be aware of

The Independent UK

How Scottish Labour MPs voted on disability cuts bill

SCOTTISH Labour overwhelmingly backed the UK Government’s plans to cut a disability benefit.

The National (Scotland)

Labour 'could trample all over' Scottish benefits system, expert claims

The UK Government “could trample all over” the “hard work” of Social Security Scotland with its plans to cut disability benefits, an expert…

The National (Scotland)

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New Diagnosis: 12 Agencies to Contact After a Child’s Diagnosis

Receiving a new diagnosis for your child can feel like the world has shifted under your feet. There’s the emotional weight, the uncertainty, and the overwhelming to-do list that follows. One of the most empowering steps you can take after a child’s diagnosis is to connect with the right support…

Clever Dude

Being kind to people – the new challenge for the public service

When Labor was re-elected in May, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese used his acceptance speech to describe the type of country he wanted to lead.

The Conversation

Why Keir Starmer could face a fresh rebellion over disability support for Send children

The government could face a rebellion over reforms to Send learning to be announced in the autumn, The Independent looks at what is at stake

The Independent UK

After disability benefits, is Labour really about to target the educational rights of special needs children?

Noise has been building about restricting help for kids who badly need it. As a special needs parent, I can tell you: it’s terrifying, says Guardian columnist John Harris

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The right to an education, health and care plan must be retained

Letter: Jane Asher, Carrie Grant, Chris Packham, Anna Bird, Fazilet Hadi, Sally Phillips, Jon Sparkes and 100 others call on the government not to remove the right to an EHCP from children attending mainstream schools

The Guardian - UK

Anas Sarwar told to 'come clean' on how he would fund tax changes in Scotland

Anas Sarwar has been urged to "come clean" on how he would fund changes to the tax system in Scotland

The National (Scotland)

Workday and Amazon’s alleged AI employment biases are among myriad ‘oddball results’ that could exacerbate hiring discrimination

A recent collective action lawsuit against workplace management software company Workday claims its platform rejected candidates from jobs based on race, age, and disability.

Fortune

The $781B Time Bomb: How Families Are Losing Fortunes By Delaying Elder & Disability Planning

As care costs rise and legal complexities deepen, families across the U.S. face severe financial and emotional risks by failing to plan for aging or disabled relatives. Attorney Matthew F. Erskine wrote for Forbes that without timely estate planning, families could jeopardize not only assets but also the safety, dignity,…

Benzinga

Labour created the modern welfare state. Are they now dismantling it?

THE Labour Party created the modern welfare state ...

The National (Scotland)

'I Had NO Clue What My Ex Was Doing' – Divorced Mom Says She Owes $24,000 Because Her Ex Collected Disability While Secretly Working

A divorced mother is facing a $24,000 Social Security overpayment notice — and she says she's just as shocked as anyone.

Benzinga

UK Government 'must take humane Scottish approach to disability payments'

A PROMINENT disability campaigner has called for the UK Government to take the “more humane” approach Scotland is taking with disability…

The National (Scotland)

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The Conversation

The mistakes Keir Starmer made over disability cuts – and how he can avoid future embarrassment

Labour MPs have forced a major government climbdown over disability benefit cuts, in an embarrassing turn of events for Keir Starmer. The prime minister has blown a hole in his budget by agreeing to scrap plans to tighten eligibility criteria for disability benefits via the universal credit and personal independence…

The Conversation

Welfare reform bill: what changes did the government make to get it over the line?

The government’s landmark bill on welfare reform passed by 335 to 260 votes on Tuesday evening, after staving off a major rebellion from Labour MPs. To win over backbench MPs who had opposed the bill, the government made a series of concessions, including a last-minute compromise agreeing that any changes…

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Rob Delaney joins Being Heumann film

Dying For Sex actor Rob Delaney has joined the cast of Being Heumann, alongside Ballroom actress Madeline Delp, and The Piano Lesson star Ray Fisher.

The Independent UK

How your MP voted in Starmer’s welfare reforms

49 Labour MPs voted against the welfare cuts in what is believed to be the most significant rebellion of his premiership

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Evening Standard

Scottish government minister says UK welfare reforms should be abandoned

The Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill passed its first legislative hurdle at Westminster.

The National (Scotland)

Major disability benefit cuts delayed in concession to Labour rebels

LABOUR have pushed through benefit cuts for disabled people despite Keir Starmer suffering the largest rebellion of his premiership so far.

The National (Scotland)

What is the difference between PIP and ADP?

In Scotland, the disability benefit Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is currently being replaced by the Adult Disability Payment (ADP)

Al Jazeera

UK government faces key test in welfare reform bill vote

Keir Starmer faces crunch vote on welfare spending after watering down planned cuts to disability benefits.

The National (Scotland)

Two Scottish Labour MPs among 39 remaining welfare cut rebels – see full list

A REBELLION is brewing on Keir Starmer’s planned cuts to disability welfare – see the full list of the signed-up rebels ...

The Guardian - UK

Leading Labour rebel backs welfare bill amid sustained defiance

Meg Hillier to vote for government’s legislation on Tuesday though dozens of Labour MPs still expected to oppose it

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour MPs urged to join rebellion and help stop disability cuts

SCOTTISH Labour MPs have the numbers to stop the UK Government’s disability cuts and have been urged by the SNP to join a growing backbench…

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