Summary
The UK government is reconsidering planned welfare cuts, including disability support and the two-child benefit cap. Concerns over winter fuel payments for pensioners have caused confusion, as the government searches for solutions. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, a major night of air strikes by Russia led to criticism from President Zelensky towards the US for staying silent.
Key Facts
- The UK government is thinking about changing its planned welfare cuts, especially for disability support and the two-child benefit limit.
- Nigel Farage promises to reinstate winter fuel payments, potentially influencing welfare policy discussions.
- The government's changes to winter fuel payments for pensioners have resulted in confusion and urgent problem-solving.
- Only a third of recommendations to tackle racism in the UK have been implemented over the last 40 years.
- In Ukraine, at least 12 people died and many were injured after Russian air strikes, leading President Zelensky to criticize the US.
- The US is closely monitoring a case involving a UK councillor’s wife charged for offensive online comments about migrants.
- A report reveals that many NHS leaders earn more than the UK Prime Minister, with some making over £200,000.
- Allegations of tax fraud have surfaced regarding the HS2 rail project in the West Midlands.
