Benefit Reform Plans

Child benefit reform plans scrapped

A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.

Labour will reform benefits system to save £3bn, says minister – UK politics live

‘We will not go ahead with the Tory plan,’ Alison McGovern says, adding: ‘We will bring forward our own reforms’. Rachel Reeves is considering raising the tax on vaping products in her budget ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Trump's Social Security plan could lead to 33% benefits cut: Analysis

Donald Trump's plans could undermine Social Security's financial stability and lead to a large benefits cut, nonpartisan think tank says.

Trump campaign distances itself from House speaker's plan for 'massive reform' to ACA

House Speaker Mike Johnson's assertion that Republicans would implement "massive reform" to the Affordable Care Act is causing a bit of a headache for the Trump campaign.

Pope highlights benefits of migration

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Volkswagen is in crisis again. Can it be reformed?

Europe’s largest carmaker is at war with workers and politicians as it tries to navigate a painful EV transition

World - Financial Times - 19 hours ago

The Unexpected Benefits of Procrastination: A Deeper Dive

The conventional wisdom is that procrastination is something that should be avoided at all costs. I disagree.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Why America needs disaster reform now

Former FEMA Administrator Brock Long calls for reforms to the disaster management system, including increased funding, improved preparedness, and simplified disaster assistance, to address the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Police reform has become a forgotten issue

Fatal shootings by armed UK officers are rare and statistics suggest system for monitoring cases is reasonable

World - Financial Times - October 24

Victims concerned over missing Windrush reform

Yvette Cooper announces funding as part of a "fundamental reset" of the Windrush scandal response.

The Senate is broken, but Mike Lee’s reforms can repair it

Senator Mike Lee has proposed reforms to strengthen the Senate, empower individual members, and ensure that the voices of the American people are heard, but some Republicans are resisting these ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Inheritance tax reforms to hit business owners and farmers

Tax relief to be capped on assets worth more than £1mn

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

How Rachel Reeves will reform carried interest taxation

Changes unveiled in the Budget mean private equity managers’ profit share schemes now face higher tax bills

Business - Financial Times - 8 hours ago

Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefits

Some carers had to pay back thousands of pounds to the government, pushing them into financial distress.

Is Bone Broth Really Brimming With Health Benefits?

It’s called “liquid gold” on TikTok. We asked experts if there’s any science behind the health claims.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

United Way and Paramount to air benefit for hurricane relief

United Way Worldwide and Paramount Global have announced they will host a benefit to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Entertainment - ABC News - Yesterday

United Way and Paramount to Air Hurricane Relief Benefit

The program will air on CBS Television and CMT at 8 p.m. ET.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Housing benefit payments to be frozen next year

Labour has confirmed rates will stay the same next year, after several freezes over the past decade.

Germany urges rapid EU reform as Poland moves to suspend asylum right

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Tillis warns conservatives’ 'unwise' reforms would 'weaken' Senate GOP

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis (R) circulated a “Dear Colleague” letter Tuesday warning that some of the reforms being pushed by Senate conservatives would only weaken the next Senate Republican ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Secret Service needs reform or another Butler 'will happen again': DHS

"Without reform" to the Secret Service "another Butler can and will happen again," DHS independent review finds

Child welfare system reforms shouldn’t leave incarcerated mothers behind

Only by targeting support before child welfare gets involved can we truly strengthen families and protect children, especially children of incarcerated mothers.

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Independent report on Trump shooting says Secret Service needs fundamental reform

An independent panel tasked by President Biden to review the July assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is calling for the Secret Service to undergo fundamental reform. CBS News ...

Labour’s ‘reform or die’ mantra for the NHS misses the urgent tasks

The real challenge is how to make fast enough progress to offset increasing demands on the health service

Business - Financial Times - October 20

UK workers’ rights reforms to cost businesses £5bn a year

Government’s impact assessment finds companies will face bill for implementing new policies

Business - Financial Times - October 21

UK Employment Reforms to Cost Firms Up to £4.5 Billion a Year

World - Yahoo News - October 21

The Papers: 'Gun cop cleared' and 'workplace reforms could cost £5bn'

The acquittal of the policeman who shot Chris Kaba and plans for new workers' rights lead the papers.

Lawyers and MPs warn workers’ rights push will fail without enforcement reforms

Concerns come as the number of open caseloads in employment tribunals rises 18% from previous year

World - Financial Times - October 24

Pope Francis' Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women

Pope Francis’ yearslong process to reform the Catholic Church has ended with recommendations that fall far short of giving women more equity as hoped

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women

It remains unclear what if any authority or impact the synod's final recommendations will have, given the purpose of the exercise was to provide the pope with specific proposals on reform.

Johnson believes 'massive reform' is coming to health care if Trump wins election

In video obtained by NBC News, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., was asked about plans to address health care reform and the Affordable Care Act if former President Trump wins the 2024 election. Johnson ...

Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes Obamacare and promises 'massive reform' if Trump wins

House Speaker Mike Johnson said there will be “massive” changes to health care and Obamacare if Donald Trump and Republicans win the election.

Farmers with assets over £1mn hit by inheritance tax reforms

Industry counters that Budget cap will hammer agricultural businesses that are asset-rich but cash-poor