At-a-glance: Key changes to benefits in welfare shake-up
How Personal Independence Payments (Pip) and other health-related benefits could change under government plans. Source: Original News
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‘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. Source: Original News
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. Source: Original News
Faisal Islam: Hundreds of thousands will be affected by benefits changes
These plans are more geared towards making budgetary numbers add up than fundamental welfare reform. Source: Original News
Subsea fibre cables can ‘listen out’ for sabotage
Ways are being developed for subsea cables to “sense” whether they are being disturbed or attacked. Source: Original News
The Matrix film producer files for bankruptcy
Village Roadshow blames its troubles on a fall-out with Warner Bros and a failed move into independent film production. Source: Original News
What are PIP disability payments and why could they change?
The Personal Independence Payment is a benefit that helps cover the extra costs of long-term health conditions. Source: Original News
Yoga mats and VR headsets used to measure inflation
Items added and removed from the basket of goods used to calculate inflation give an insight into current fashions. Source: Original News
‘I’m not a scrounger – I work, but would struggle without benefits’
People on long-term sickness and disability benefits have told the BBC they fear how cuts will affect them. Source: Original News
Thames Water set for crucial court ruling
If it does collapse, who will pay and how much? Source: Original News