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Hidden behind this budget is a terrible bombshell: billions in cuts for disabled people

The DWP confirms that draconian ‘savings’ are coming down the track. Are we a nation that will repair hospitals, but not help a nurse with long Covid, asks Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

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As she delivers her budget, Rachel Reeves must not forget Labour’s historic mission

It is well within this government’s power to rebuild our welfare state, says John McDonnell, shadow chancellor from 2015 to 2020

The Guardian - UK

How DWP rules for disability benefit assessment could change as Reeves’ Budget approaches

Changes could take effect from next April as Treasury reportedly looks to save £3bn

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Pressure mounts on Rachel Reeves to drop ‘dangerous’ £1.3bn cut to benefits for disabled

Thousands could lose up to £4,900 a year if the plan is retained in the forthcoming budget

The Guardian - UK

Battle anew: Scotland have eyes on historic England T20 World Cup clash

Before Sunday’s World Cup match, former Scotland head coach Kari Carswell reflects on the journey from Tillicoultry to Sharjah

The Guardian - UK

World players’ union wants reform in ‘broken, unsustainable’ cricket calendar

The World Cricketers’ Association has set up a committee to propose changes to the game’s calendar with their chair saying ‘players deserve a say on the future’

The Guardian - UK

Leak reveals Tory plan to cut cold weather cash for disabled people

Hundreds of thousands could lose out in England and Wales under disability benefit reforms after general election

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Monday briefing: The truth about claims people ‘use’ their mental health to avoid work

In today’s newsletter: Work and pensions secretary Mel Stride claims 94% of those going to the doctors feeling ‘bluesy’ will be signed off work. What’s the evidence for this claim?

The Guardian - UK

After 14 years of Tory cruelty, here are three ways Labour could use the benefits system to bring about good

Keir Starmer’s party could end child poverty, ditch cruel work capability assessments – and replace the failing DWP, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK

Norma Izard obituary

Former manager of the England women’s cricket team who instigated the Women’s Ashes series

The Guardian - UK

Cricketer Minnu Mani accorded warm reception in Wayanad

Minnu Mani, Kerala's first woman cricketer to play for India, was accorded a reception by Wayanad District Cricket Association at Krishnagiri stadium. She thanked WCA, stadium staff, coaches and colleagues for her success in Bangladesh tour. Suman Sharma, consultant coach of Kerala women's team, was also honoured.

The Hindu

Dennis Anderson: Who is going to speak up for Minnesota wetlands? If not you …

It's widely believed a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling will weaken wetlands protection nationwide but that the ruling will have minimal impact in Minnesota, thanks to the state's Wetlands Conservation Act (WCA) passed in 1991.

Tribune News Service

Fears over DWP change to PIP payment leads to Government questions

Some have shared concerns that PIP could become means-tested

Nottingham Post

DWP shares whether PIP due to change when it becomes the only health assessment for benefits

Work Capability Assessments could be scrapped as early as 2026 under new proposals.

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DWP confirms PIP to stay non means-tested when it becomes only health assessment for benefits

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Daily Record

DWP confirms PIP to stay non means-tested when it becomes the only health assessment for benefits

Work Capability Assessments could be scrapped as early as 2026 under new proposals.

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Eight Universal Credit changes which might affect your payments this year

Households who rely on the benefit should take note of DWP plans that might mean your income could go up or down in 2023

Daily Record

New proposals for improving DWP health assessments includes recording all consultations with option to opt-out

A new report on DWP health assessments suggests several measures offering 'quick and easy wins' for improvement.

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The Independent UK

Report shows ‘lack of trust’ in system for health assessments

Thousands of people were surveyed in the report into the system for health assessments which the committee’s chair said has created a lack of trust.

The Guardian - UK

Goodbye, ‘fit for work’ tests – but what comes next could be worse

Letter: The work capability assessment has features that it is important to retain. One is the right of appeal to an independent tribunal, writes Patricia de Wolfe

WEKU

Clowns converge on Orlando for funny business

The World Clown Association is bringing together all types of clowns for its 40th annual convention.

Nottingham Post

Charity fears DWP plans to scrap Work Capability Assessments could lead to 'broken benefits system'

“Sanctions don’t work and are deeply harmful"

The Guardian - UK

Good riddance to the work capability assessment, the cruellest social policy of modern times

Thousands of people have died after wrongly being found ‘fit for work’, but benefits campaigners aren’t celebrating yet, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

Daily Record

Charity warns new DWP plans to scrap Work Capability Assessments could lead to 'broken benefits system'

The PIP assessment would be used to decide whether a person receives the new Universal Credit health element.

Wales Online

DWP disability benefit changes could see surgery patients among 650,000 people losing support

There are big changes on the way which could see some fall through the cracks

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