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'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 -
With Social Security Administration under temporary leadership, some experts worry what that means for benefits
Some experts worry new changes at the Social Security Administration may make it more difficult to access the agency's benefits and services.CNBC - 1d -
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 - 6d -
Is The Government Backing Down Over Benefits?
Plans to freeze some disability benefits could be abandoned.BBC News - 3d -
At-a-glance: The key changes to the benefits system
How Personal Independence Payments (Pip) and other health-related benefits could change under government plans.BBC News - 1d -
Under-22s to be excluded from incapacity benefits
The move comes as part of an overhaul of the welfare system as the UK's benefits bill rises.BBC News - 21h -
Starmer says cost of sickness benefits 'devastating'
The prime minister's remarks come after the government announced a major benefits overhaul on Tuesday.BBC News - 7h -
Benefits crackdown unveiled with aim to save £5bn a year by 2030
Measures include restricting eligibility for disability payments and cutting benefits for health conditions.BBC News - 22h -
Here's how a loss to the Sixers could benefit the OKC Thunder
Here's how a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers could benefit the Oklahoma City Thunder.Yahoo Sports - 32m -
Consumer sentiment plunges on worries about tariffs and inflation
Long-term inflation expectations jumped in March, showing intensifying consumer worries about President Trump's trade wars.CBS News - 4d -
Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump worried about the US economy?
Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump worried about the US economy?BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Benefits reform will ensure fairness, minister says, as opponents criticise expected cuts
Proposals to change benefits rules to be unveiled on Tuesday have provoked unease among Labour MPs.BBC News - 1d -
'If I lose my benefit payments I'll struggle to get to work'
People on long-term sickness and disability benefits tell the BBC they fear how cuts will affect them.BBC News - 20h -
Chris Mason: Uncertainty over benefits changes could go on for some time
It could be some time before people know how they may be affected by the government's benefits overhaul.BBC News - 17h -
Why China Is Worried About Trump’s Tariffs on Mexico
China’s exports to developing markets have soared, opening indirect routes to the U.S. market that officials in Beijing worry may be closed under pressure from President Trump.The New York Times - 5d -
Senators to Trump Social Security nominee: 'You will be responsible' if benefits are interrupted
As the Social Security Administration cuts staff, that could impact the agency's ability to pay millions of benefit checks each month, Democratic senators warn.CNBC - 6d -
Are there benefits to Trump's tariffs?
America's largest primary aluminum producer, Century Aluminum, applauded Trump's reinstatement of a 25% tariff on aluminum imports.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
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They lost their federal jobs and now can’t get jobless benefits: ‘You’re left watching your bank account slowly bleed’
Fired federal workers are having trouble getting unemployment benefits — and some experts fear that could spell trouble for the broader economy.MarketWatch - 4d -
Trump ‘not at all’ worried about joint Russia, China, Iran military exercises
President Trump said he is “not at all” worried that Russia, China and Iran are doing joint military exercises. Trump was asked by a reporter on Sunday about the news that the three countries are ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Treasury Department Secretary says he’s 'not worried about the markets'
Treasury Department Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that he is “not worried about the markets” after a rough week for the stock market. “I can tell you that corrections are healthy, they’re ...The Hill - 3d -
Stock futures fall as Bessent dismisses market worries: ‘Corrections are healthy’
U.S. stock futures declined Sunday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he’s not worried about a market downturn, despite a miserable stretch for Wall Street.MarketWatch - 2d -
Kleptocrats to benefit from Trump DoJ’s anti-corruption pause, experts warn
Former prosecutors criticize Pam Bondi’s decision to halt enforcement of bribery laws as short-sighted and dangerous. A radical makeover at the US department of justice has seen key drives to fight ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
White House says Canada would 'benefit greatly' from becoming 51st state
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Canada would "benefit greatly" from becoming the 51st state as tensions continue over tariffs.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Cash in at Tax Time: Here Are the Small Business Tax Benefits of Financing and Leasing Equipment
Whether you finance or lease business equipment and vehicles, there are clear tax benefits unique to both. Here’s what you need to know.Inc. - 1d -
Mom worries about daughter with Down Syndrome after Education Department cuts
Hope Katz Zogby, a 7th grader in Baltimore, gets speech therapy and occupational therapy she receives onsite at her local charter school -- programs made possible through funding from the Education ...CBS News - 6d -
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he's 'not at all' worried amid stock market sell-off
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he was "not at all" worried about the stock market, which has dipped multiple times amid Trump's tariff threats.NBC News - 3d -
Reuters beclowns itself, to Hamas’s benefit
Reuters retracted a report that falsely claimed a victim of a Palestinian terrorist attack was a member of Mossad, Israel's top intelligence agency, despite lacking evidence to support this claim.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
The Papers: 'Benefits turmoil' and 'deal or no steel'
A backlash over proposed reform to the welfare system leads many papers, as does news of Trump's tariffs beginning.BBC News - 6d -
Does cutting benefits actually work?
The government has set out plans to save billions of pounds from the welfare bill - how have previous attempts to do this fared?BBC News - 1d -
Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know.
If you receive more Social Security benefits than you are owed, you may face a 100% default withholding rate from your monthly checks once a new policy goes into effect.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
MS patients in England to benefit from major roll out of take-at-home pill
Cladribine tablet for those with active multiple sclerosis will reduce hospital visits and free up appointments. Thousands of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) in England are to become the ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Americans increasingly worried about tariffs despite Trump’s assurances, new poll shows
Exclusive: 90% of Democrats, 57% of Republicans are worried about tariffs, with similar concerns about recession. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key ...The Guardian - 2d -
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 -
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Apple Burns Down Its Benefit of the Doubt
Apple’s failure to deliver on its promise of an ambitious new Siri is a cautionary tale for every leader.Inc. - 5d -
The Week: NHS Reforms, Benefit Battles and Tariff Tactics
Adam, Vicki, Faisal and Nick discuss the political stories of the week.BBC News - 5d -
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The Papers: Benefits 'backtrack' and smacking 'could be criminal'
A mix of stories make up the front of the Sunday papers.BBC News - 3d -
Technology provides benefits for West Virginia football
Technology has come a long way in the game of football and Rich Rodriguez believes that it certainly has a place.Yahoo Sports - 3d