Starmer must drop ‘cruel’ Pip proposals or face ‘mother of all rebellions’, Labour MP says – UK politics live

Richard Burgon says PM’s failure to defend new Pip eligibility rules at PMQs shows why ‘cruel’ plans should be dropped. Last night, to back up its analysis of the disability cuts, the Institute ...

The Guardian - Mar. 19

Disability benefit cuts test loyalty of Labour MPs

Some are worried about the possibility of freezing payments for people with long-term conditions.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Foreign Travelers Are Rethinking Travel to the U.S.

A growing number of travelers say they are worried about feeling unwelcome or unsafe in America and are reluctant to support the economy of a country that may be destabilizing other nations.

The New York Times - 1d

Foreign Travelers Are Rethinking Travel to the U.S.

A growing number of travelers say they are worried about feeling unwelcome or unsafe in America and are reluctant to support the economy of a country that may be destabilizing other nations.

The New York Times - 1d

Foreign Travelers Are Rethinking Travel to the U.S.

A growing number of travelers say they are worried about feeling unwelcome or unsafe in America and are reluctant to support the economy of a country that may be destabilizing other nations.

The New York Times - 1d

Was 'embarrassing night' just a 'bump in road' for Scotland?

Midfielder John McGinn says Scotland let themselves down on "an embarrassing night", while head coach Steve Clarke wants a strong response to the "bump in the road" of the Nations League play-off ...

BBC News - 4d

Many with disabilities risk losing Medicaid if they work too much

Disability rights advocates say income and asset caps for Medicaid buy-in programs are a "poverty trap" for millions of Americans.

CBS News - 2d

Plan to freeze key disability benefit may be dropped

Many usually loyal Labour MPs had voiced strong opposition to the idea of not increasing PIP in line with inflation, as part of expected welfare cuts.

BBC News - Mar. 16

Harassment claims against ex-Reform MP are credible, report says

The Great Yarmouth MP denies the allegations and claims his suspension from Reform UK was politically motivated.

BBC News - 2d

Airline CEOs warn domestic travel demand is slowing

Airline CEOs say economic uncertainty and a drop in government travel is driving down domestic travel demand.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Keir Starmer defends planned welfare cuts to anxious Labour MPs

Prime minister wants to reform disability benefit payments to help fund greater spending on defence

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Assisted dying bill is ‘flawed and dangerous’ after changes, says group of Labour MPs

Bill, which passed committee scrutiny on Tuesday, has ‘insufficient protections’ for most vulnerable. UK politics live – latest updates Labour MPs opposed to assisted dying have called the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Liz Kendall unveils UK benefits cuts set to leave many sick and disabled worse off

Welfare secretary announces changes aimed at cutting bill by up to £5bn in face of opposition from Labour MPs. UK politics live – latest updates Liz Kendall, the welfare secretary, has faced ...

The Guardian - Mar. 18

Cladding removal plan not ambitious enough, say MPs

A committee casts doubt on whether the target of resolving the building safety crisis by 2029 will be met.

BBC News - Mar. 21

US blocks Canadian access to cross-border library, sparking outcry

US officials claim move was to curb drug trafficking while Quebec town says it ‘weakens collaboration’ among nations. The US has blocked Canadian access to a library straddling the Canada-US ...

The Guardian - 6d

Give new dads the same job rights as mums, MP says

Campaigners say the Employment Rights Bill is a big opportunity to improve job security for new dads.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Trump orders ideas from Pentagon for ‘unfettered’ access to Panama canal, officials say

Document described as interim national security guidance calls on US military to create options. The Trump administration has called on the Pentagon to provide military options to ensure the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

UK’s Motability to crack down on misuse of motoring scheme for disabled people

Chief executive says most car buyers come from households on incomes of less than £20,000

Financial Times - 3d

What the Education Department layoffs could mean for students with disabilities

The Department of Education cut nearly half its civil rights investigators, which experts say could have a major impact on children with special needs.

NBC News - Mar. 12

Delta Says Economic Worries Are Hurting Travel Demand

The airline lowered its financial forecast for the first quarter as economic anxiety hurts demand for tickets.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Benefits cuts to fuel ‘recession level’ hit to UK’s poor, warns think-tank

Chancellor has chosen to ‘concentrate the pain’ on sick and disabled, Resolution Foundation says

Financial Times - 16h

Benefits cuts to fuel ‘recession level’ hit to UK’s poor, warns think-tank

Chancellor has chosen to ‘concentrate the pain’ on sick and disabled, Resolution Foundation says

Financial Times - 16h

Benefits cuts to fuel ‘recession level’ hit to UK’s poor, warns think-tank

Chancellor has chosen to ‘concentrate the pain’ on sick and disabled, Resolution Foundation says

Financial Times - 16h

Inquiry into murder of MP David Amess rejected by home secretary

The family of Sir David Amess say the decision is "unacceptable" and "insulting".

BBC News - Mar. 10

Government offers Amess family 'glimmer of hope'

The family of the murdered MP say they still feel betrayed but are hopeful of answers.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Mike Amesbury to stand down as MP over assault conviction

Mike Amesbury says he "regrets" attacking Paul Fellows "every moment, every day".

BBC News - Mar. 10

I plan six-figure luxury vacations for the ultra-wealthy: My 3 'common sense' travel tips anyone can follow

Jason Stevens, CEO of Wayfairer Travel, says there are three "common sense" things anyone can do to make sure their next vacation is as good as it can be.

CNBC - 4d

Biden's intelligence access to President's Daily Brief revoked, DNI Gabbard says

Other Biden officials, lawyers also had their security clearances officially revoked.

ABC News - Mar. 10

One person in hospital but all crew accounted for after North Sea ships collide, says local MP – live

Graham Stuart says other 36 mariners across both crews are ‘safe and accounted for’. Full story: UK coastguard scrambled after ship collision Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has expressed ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

Ex-Utd defender Jones 'embarrassed' by injuries

Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones has said he was "embarrassed" by the injuries that blighted his Old Trafford career.

ESPN - Mar. 20

Serbia faces losing access to oil imports as sanctions deadline looms

President Aleksandar Vučić says talks to prevent US restrictions on country’s only oil refinery failed to break deadlock

Financial Times - 18h

Dan Hurley in '60 Minutes' interview: UConn coach says he was 'embarrassed' by 'I'm the best coach' quote

Hurley's quest to lead UConn to a third straight title will be covered with a behind-the-scenes look

CBS Sports - Mar. 9

'Worrying' number of teens lose disability benefits

More than 124,000 young people have had claims for adult disability benefits refused, the BBC finds.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Starmer says benefit system unfair and indefensible

Some Labour MPs urge ministers to tackle the "crisis of economic inactivity", while others oppose cuts.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Former Bristol MP takes seat in House of Lords

A former Bristol MP and shadow minister takes her seat in the House of Lords.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Wind-up merchant Henry Pollock adds to England’s embarrassment of back-row riches

Henry Pollock’s introduction to Test rugby justified the hype, which is another way of saying that the 20-year-old enjoyed a stunning entrance to the top level. Expectations on the impudent ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Up to 1.2m people could lose between £4,200 and £6,300 per year from changes to Pip, Resolution Foundation says -UK politics live

Work and pensions secretary says Benefits crackdown will save £5bn by 2030 but disability charities say cuts are ‘immoral’. Q: Why have you changed your mind on this? . Badenoch says she has not ...

The Guardian - Mar. 18

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