Tag: benefits
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Young people with normal mental health conditions should be in work, Labour argues
Policy debate reignites over youth mental health and work In a recent push that has reignited the debate over how mental health intersects with employment, Labour’s worklessness adviser argues that many young adults with what is usually classified as “normal” mental health conditions could and should be in work. The claim challenges the prevailing notion…
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Reeves to spend £6bn more on benefits in Budget plan
Chancellor Reeves Signals Budget Boost for Benefits Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is set to outline a Budget plan that includes a notable increase in benefits spending, with an additional £6 billion allocated to working-age support. The move, positioned as a response to cost-of-living pressures, signals the government’s prioritization of social security as inflation…
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SNAP Contingency Fund to Pay Benefits During Shutdown: What It Means for States
Overview: SNAP Uses Contingency Funds to Bridge the Gap The U.S. Department of Agriculture disclosed to a federal court that it will use the agency’s contingency fund for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to allow states to issue partial benefits in November during the ongoing government shutdown. This move is designed to prevent a…