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Labour to set up review after carer’s allowance overpayments scandal
Exclusive: overhaul of system that imposed draconian penalties for innocent errors in benefit claims is expected. Draconian penalties that caused unpaid carers to rack up thousands of pounds of ...15 hours ago -
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Inquiry into Novichok poisoning of Dawn Sturgess to start
The inquiry will examine the circumstances leading to Ms Sturgess' death from a nerve agent.2 days ago -
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Mbappé shocked by being linked to Swedish rape inquiry, says lawyer
France's football captain has called the media reports "fake news" and his lawyers say he is stunned.2 hours ago -
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Benefits, interest rates and pensions - how September's inflation figure affects you
The cost of living is always important but this month's has a particular extra impact for millions of people.1 hour ago -
Business - MarketWatch
How the U.S. economy became so hostile to parents — and who benefits
The financial strain felt by families is not the result of individual choices. Rather, experts told MarketWatch, it reflects an economy that isn’t adequately supporting families and may be actively ...4 hours ago
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Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts
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Crash that killed four teens avoidable - inquest
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Inside the £70k ‘mafia-style’ champagne shoplifting gang
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London Tube drivers to strike over pay
London Underground drivers are set to strike on two days in November in a dispute over pay.1 hour ago