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More Than 20 States Sue to Block Rule Allowing TANF Data Sharing With Immigration Authorities

Plaintiff states say the policy will chill enrollment by exposing recipients' immigration status, Social Security numbers, other personal records.

German Government Proposes Cuts to Child Support and Parental Benefits

Treasury Tells OBR Government's Policy Is to Bring State Pension Age to 68 in 2037–39

Anganwadi Workers Stage Nationwide Black Day Protests for Pay and Recognition

Peru Extends Duty‑Free Import Regime for Returned Migrants Through 2029

Phillipson Proposes Extending 30 Hours of Free Childcare to Families on Benefits

Tamil Nadu Urges Centre to Withdraw Draft That Would Change AAY Ration to 7kg Per Person

Government Sticks With Means‑Tested Free TV Licences as Petition Seeks Universal Cover

Government Aligns Housing Benefit With Universal Credit to Stop Work Penalties

NRW CDU Proposes Mandatory Deutschlandticket for Social‑Benefit Recipients

DWP Says Move to Universal Credit Is Complete

HMRC Launches Calculator So Pensioners Can Check If £35,000 Rule Will See Winter Fuel Payment Reclaimed

25 States and D.C. Sue to Block New Federal Medicaid Work Rule

DWP Makes Audio Recording Default for Disability Health Assessments

Brazil Sets September Goal to Clear INSS Backlog Over 45 Days

UK Launches £3,000 Youth Jobs Grant to Tackle Rising Youth Inactivity

Treasury and DWP Weigh Withholding Income Tax From State Pension

Spain Raises State Funding for Dependency Care and Mobilises €6.2 Billion for 2026–27

Government Caps Salary‑Sacrifice at £2,000 While Vowing to Keep Triple Lock

Argentina Confirms June Progresar Payments as Last-Day Appeals Stay Open