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New disability benefit eligibility 'tests' to know about before starting a claim

Adult Disability Payments have replaced PIP in some areas in Scotland as part of a pilot scheme. From June 20, new claimants Angus, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire will be able to apply

Glasgow Live

Extra cash for PIP users who may also qualify for wide range of benefit top-ups and discounts

An award for PIP or the new Adult Disability Payment could lead to extra cash, travel discounts and Council Tax reductions

Nottingham Post

People on PIP may also qualify for wide range of benefit top-ups and discounts

An award for PIP or the new Adult Disability Payment could lead to extra cash, travel discounts and Council Tax reductions.

Daily Record

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Spain to grant more work visas to combat labour shortages

Spain plans to relax work permit rules for foreigners, its social security and migration minister said on Friday, to address labour shortages in industries such as tourism and construction that threaten its economic recovery.

Reuters

Renfrewshire's SNP hail Holyrood's social security provision

Politicians hit out at "Tory made" cost-of-living crisis but UK Government says Scotland has "significant" welfare powers

Daily Record

DWP confirms when people in Scotland will no longer be able to make a new claim for PIP

PIP is being replaced by a new disability benefit for more than 305,000 existing claimants living in Scotland.

Daily Record

Doubts linger over job situation

The government's planning unit, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), reported on May 23 Thailand's unemployment rate dropped in the first quarter to its lowest level since the start of the pandemic, boosted by higher employment in both the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors, as the economy gradually recovers.

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Go-broke dates pushed back for Social Security, Medicare

A stronger-than-expected economic recovery from the pandemic has pushed back the go-broke dates for Social Security and Medicare, but officials warn that the current economic turbulence is putting additional pressures on the bedrock retirement programs

The Independent UK

New Adult Disability Payment application guide could help people claim up to £156 each week

Successful claimant’s could receive between £97.80 and £627.60 every four weeks.

Daily Record

DWP PIP being replaced in North and South Lanarkshire with new benefit this month

People in North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire who have a disability or a long-term physical or mental health condition will be able to apply for a new benefit this month

Glasgow Live

LZ Granderson: Republicans use ‘God’ to turn tragedies into talking points

A number of so-called religious conservatives like to explain away national tragedies — be they natural or man-made — through the lens of God’s wrath, or at least indirect punishment for “sins.” Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich blamed same-sex marriage for the 2008 economic crash. Former Sen. Rick Santorum blamed abortions…

Los Angeles Times

Centre to hold sessions on rights of gig workers

People employed with many new platforms have been demanding proper wages, social security

The Hindu

New disability payment set to replace PIP for first-time claimants in three locations this month

The next pilot areas to open for applications will be in Angus, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire.

Daily Record

New claims for £20 weekly child payment being processed in as little as 10 working days

Payments of the new benefit are made every four weeks.

Daily Record

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Distribution of social security pension begins in A.P.

60.75 lakh people will be benefited, says Minister

Daily Record

PIP claimants will see 13 big changes when they transfer to new disability payment this year

Adult Disability Payment will open in three more council areas on June 20.

Reuters

Latest cyberattack in Costa Rica targets hospital system

A cyberattack struck Costa Rica's hospitals and clinics early Tuesday morning, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) said, the latest in a string of hacks targeting the Central American country in recent weeks.

Daily Record

Transfer process for people on PIP moving to new disability payment from end of August

More than 305,000 existing PIP claimants will start to move from DWP to new benefits system from August 29.

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Thousands of households have received vital housing support that MP says protects against eviction

Gavin Newlands states: "The work done by the Scottish Government in building a social security system that is fair and treats people with dignity shows what can be done"

Zenger

Tele-fraud: Ten Common But Dangerous Phone Scams You Should Know And Avoid

Unwanted phone calls are not only a nuisance, they are also dangerous, but can be avoided.

The Hindu

Apprenticeship, social security key agendas before 110th ILC

Indian delegation to bring up exploitation of apprentices

Daily Record

New benefit payment replacing Carer’s Allowance for 90,000 people set to launch next year

Carer’s Assistance will start rolling out at the end of 2023.

The Guardian - US

Millions risk losing US healthcare when Covid emergency declaration expires

An estimated 5.3 million to 14.2 million could lose Medicaid coverage when the public health emergency ends in July

Glasgow Live

DWP PIP update for claimants in Scotland due a review this year

People in Scotland who receive Personal Independence Payment who are due a review this year have been issued an update regarding the transfer over to the new ADP benefit

Chicago Sun-Times

Americans nearing retirement are unsettled by stock market’s slump, with some choosing to keep working

The skid has financial planners hearing more from anxious clients, some pushing back their retirement in hopes that will buy time for their investments to bounce back.

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