Victoria Police policy risks fair trial rights for detainees
A new Victoria Police welfare policy has sparked controversy, with legal experts warning it could compromise detainees' right to a fair trial. Read the full investigation.
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Child, 5, found near highway after school exit
Parents demand safety overhaul after their 5-year-old son walked out of his Valencia school, ending up alone near a busy highway. The family's nanny made the shocking discovery.
Badenoch Urges Welfare Reform Over Tax Hikes
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivers stark warning to Labour government, urging radical spending cuts and welfare reform over tax increases in upcoming budget.
Labour resists 'big red button' solution to child poverty
Exclusive analysis reveals why the Labour government is resisting immediate welfare reforms that could lift nearly half a million children from poverty, opting instead for a cautious economic approach.
Child poverty crisis: 73 areas where most children face hardship
Shocking new data reveals the devastating scale of child poverty across England, with nearly all children in dozens of regions living in low-income households, raising urgent questions about government policy and social inequality.
Reeves admits Labour "got it wrong" on welfare cuts
Labour's new Chancellor makes stunning admission about past welfare stance as she confronts Britain's economic reality. Exclusive analysis of her first major interview.
Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System
Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.
Centrelink's Illegal JobSeeker Payment Cancellations Exposed
An explosive investigation reveals how Centrelink illegally cancelled thousands of JobSeeker payments, leaving vulnerable Australians destitute and fighting a broken system.
Australia's welfare system: defective and potentially unlawful
An alarming investigation reveals Australia's welfare system is plagued by systemic failures, unlawful practices, and devastating consequences for the nation's most vulnerable. Discover the urgent need for reform.
ICE School Zone Raids Spark Democratic Fury
Exclusive: Democratic senators demand immediate halt to ICE enforcement operations near educational institutions, warning of profound psychological trauma for children and families.
Isolation Rooms: 1 in 12 secondary pupils removed weekly
New research exposes widespread use of isolation rooms in UK secondary schools, with vulnerable students disproportionately affected. Discover the alarming findings and expert concerns.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped in Major Welfare Reform
The controversial two-child benefit limit faces elimination as Labour commits to scrapping the DWP policy, promising financial relief for struggling families across the UK.
NHS allows transgender nurse in female changing rooms
A major NHS trust is facing internal turmoil after permitting a transgender nurse to use female staff changing rooms, prompting formal complaints from colleagues about privacy and safeguarding issues.
Reeves: Labour will grow economy, not cut welfare
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to boost Britain's economy through growth rather than welfare cuts, while securing union support for Labour's fiscal plans.
Chancellor: Welfare system faces major overhaul
Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares the welfare system cannot remain untouched this parliament, signalling significant reforms ahead of autumn budget amid economic pressures.
Reeves warns Labour MPs over welfare reform battle
Chancellor Rachel Reeves warns Labour colleagues she's prepared for welfare reform battles, citing market confidence as validation of her economic strategy following emotional Commons response.
Centrelink illegally cancelled JobSeeker payment: Tribunal
A landmark tribunal case reveals Centrelink unlawfully cancelled a JobSeeker payment, raising serious questions about welfare treatment in Australia's social security system.
Pets Classed as Baggage: Iberia Court Ruling Sparks Outrage
Spanish airline Iberia faces backlash after court ruling classifies pets in cargo hold as 'baggage' rather than sentient beings, raising serious animal welfare concerns for UK travellers.
IFS urges Rachel Reeves to consider welfare cuts in budget
The Institute for Fiscal Studies delivers stark warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, stating benefit cuts cannot be ruled out in upcoming budget despite political risks.
IFS: Government has 'no credible' economic plan
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has launched a scathing critique of both Conservative and Labour economic policies, warning of 'unacknowledged trade-offs' and challenging Liz Kendall's welfare reform ambitions.
£23bn welfare cuts: New rules for benefits and Motability
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch reveals sweeping reforms to Britain's welfare system, including stricter eligibility criteria and UK-only benefits in major cost-cutting drive.
Tory minister suggests means-testing state pensions
A senior Conservative frontbencher has suggested implementing means-testing for state pensions, potentially stripping payments from older Britons with significant savings in a major welfare system shake-up.
Tory Conference Explodes Over Welfare and Immigration Clash
The Conservative Party conference descends into chaos as deep welfare cuts collide with controversial immigration policies, exposing major rifts within the party while Labour positions itself as the government-in-waiting.
Tory welfare shakeup: Disability benefits overhaul revealed
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride unveils controversial reforms targeting disability benefits and housing support at Conservative conference, sparking immediate backlash from charities and opposition parties.
UK Plans £50bn Savings from Foreign Benefits Crackdown
The Conservative government announces sweeping welfare reforms targeting foreign nationals' benefits access, aiming to save taxpayers £50 billion while prioritising British workers and families.
School's e-pass toilet system sparks student fury
A secondary school in Bury faces backlash after implementing a digital pass system limiting students' toilet breaks, raising concerns about health and privacy.
Cousin marriage areas show higher benefit claims
Groundbreaking research exposes troubling correlation between consanguineous marriage prevalence and welfare dependency across UK communities, raising urgent questions about social policy.
School toilet refusal leaves teen humiliated in class
A teenage student's humiliating experience after being refused toilet access during class sparks national debate on school bathroom policies and student welfare in UK schools.
Australia's remote work-for-dole scheme faces Indigenous exodus
Exclusive investigation reveals Australia's controversial remote employment program risks collapse as Indigenous participants abandon scheme in droves, raising urgent questions about welfare policy effectiveness.
Reeves: No Scrapping of Two-Child Benefit Cap Under Labour
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares Labour will not abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit or raise taxes in an emergency budget, signalling a major shift in fiscal policy.
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