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Hundreds of thousands could lose out in England and Wales under disability benefit reforms after general election

In today’s newsletter: Work and pensions secretary Mel Stride claims 94% of those going to the doctors feeling ‘bluesy’ will be signed off work. What’s the evidence for this claim?

Keir Starmer’s party could end child poverty, ditch cruel work capability assessments – and replace the failing DWP, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

Former manager of the England women’s cricket team who instigated the Women’s Ashes series

Minnu Mani, Kerala's first woman cricketer to play for India, was accorded a reception by Wayanad District Cricket Association at Krishnagiri stadium. She thanked WCA, stadium staff, coaches and colleagues for her success in Bangladesh tour. Suman Sharma, consultant coach of Kerala women's team, was also honoured.

It's widely believed a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling will weaken wetlands protection nationwide but that the ruling will have minimal impact in Minnesota, thanks to the state's Wetlands Conservation Act (WCA) passed in 1991.

Some have shared concerns that PIP could become means-tested

Work Capability Assessments could be scrapped as early as 2026 under new proposals.

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Work Capability Assessments could be scrapped as early as 2026 under new proposals.

Households who rely on the benefit should take note of DWP plans that might mean your income could go up or down in 2023