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The Latest Breaking News from Social Security

'Government has failed miserably to protect some of the most vulnerable people'

We know that these deaths are happening: between July 2019 and March 2022 official data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) says that they have investigated 123 deaths and 34 cases of serious harm through their so-called Internal Process Review

Daily Mirror

Carers can claim nearly £500 extra benefit if they live in a certain area

The standard carer's allowance is widely used, but there's also a little-known supplement payment that many could be entitled to

Daily Mirror

New DWP transfer timetable for people on PIP moving to Adult Disability Payment

It will take approximately three months to transfer an award to the new system.

Daily Record

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Thousands of disabled people's deaths linked to DWP's failure to act on benefits flaws

New research by Deaths by Welfare concludes the Department for Work and Pensions failed to fix systematic flaws in the disability benefits system that potentially led to thousands of deaths

Daily Mirror

FICA and Withholding: Everything You Need to Know

What exactly is FICA and what does it mean to have withholdings? Understand how they impact each paycheck by following this guide.

The Street

A Guide to Social Security Tax

Understanding Social Security taxes can be complicated. Explore some common questions about this tax, from self-employment to receiving benefits.

The Street

JobSeeker eligibility changes: what you must do under the new 'points-based activation' system

From Monday July 4 2022, Australian job seekers face a new social security system to police eligibility for support payments.

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Universal Credit has increased crime rate, landmark study finds

Move to more restrictive social security system linked to rise in crime

The Independent UK

India’s gig workforce will grow to 2.35 crore by 2029-30: Niti Aayog study

Social security, including paid leave, occupational disease and work accident insurance are among the recommendations

The Hindu

Social Security benefits play key role in preventing older Americans from lacking enough quality food

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

The Conversation

People applying for new PIP-style disability payment could get decision letter within 10 weeks

If you have a terminal illness, it could take seven working days.

Daily Record

Millions of world’s poorest missing out on social security help – UN

This includes an estimated 280,000 – 390,000 people in the UK who wrongly thought they were ineligible for Universal Credit and did not apply.

The Independent UK

How Can it Be 'Retirement' if You Have to Keep Working?

More Americans than ever say they’ll work in retirement but not necessarily by choice.

The Street

New disability payment replacing PIP will include ‘informal observations’ during the consultation

Claimants will not be asked to perform any physical ‘tests’ during the assessment process for Adult Disability Payment.

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Benzinga

Nearly 60% Of Americans Approaching Retirement Plan To Work Longer: Survey

A new survey by Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America suggests a majority of Americans approaching retirement age are expecting to work beyond their traditional retirement age.

The Hindu

Data | Quality of jobs will decline further as Agnipath scheme lacks social security benefits

Given that a majority of regular wage/salaried employees in India already lack social security benefits, the lack of pension or gratuity benefits for people recruited under the Agnipath scheme may deteriorate the quality of jobs further

Daily Record

New Adult Disability Payment applicants can use their mobile phone to submit evidence

New claimants can take pictures of crucial documents and submit them online.

The Hindu

75-year-old woman walks 7 km to enquire about pension, collapses after 3-hour wait

Sadamma, 75, walked from Hebbige to Nittur to meet Village Accountant D.P. Manjappa on June 17 to enquire about her pension under the social security scheme, which she had not received

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The National (Scotland)

Applicants for new disability benefit programme can expect 'compassionate process'

APPLICANTS for a flagship new benefit from the Scottish Government can expect a “compassionate” process, says the social security minister.

Daily Record

New disability payment replacing PIP in three council areas from today involves no private sector assessments

People can now apply for Adult Disability Payment in Angus, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: The time to save Social Security and Medicare is now

Sometimes good news comes with a cloudy lining.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Protests against Worsening Living Conditions Hit Iran Nationwide

Faced with soaring inflation, Iranians renewed protests and gatherings denouncing deteriorating living conditions at a time when the government of President Ebrahim Raisi insists on pushing onwards with plans to stop subsidizing basic commodities. Retirees and pensioners of the Social Security Organization took to the streets again on Saturday. Protesters…

Daily Record

New disability payment set to replace PIP for first-time claimants in three locations next week

Adult Disability Payment will launch in Angus, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire on June 20.

The Guardian - US

Democrats risk a crushing defeat this year. They must change course now

Progressive policies that help the working class are wildly popular with voters. Why are we letting Republicans and corporate Democrats dictate our agenda?

Daily Record

New and existing PIP claimants may see changes to Motability Scheme start this summer

Existing PIP and DLA claimants will begin transferring to the new Adult Disability Payment this year.

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