1.8 Million Universal Credit Recipients Receive No Employment Support The number of people on Universal Credit deemed unfit for work has surged to 1.8 million, a near fourfold increase since the pandemic. New figures highlight significant concerns over the Work Capability Assessment (WCA), which critics say pushes individuals out of the workforce and into long-term inactivity. Alarming Growth in Limited Capability for Work Cases Government data released on 13 March reveals that the number of individuals categorised as having Limited Capability for Work-Related Activity (LCWRA) has risen from 360,000 pre-pandemic to 1.8 million—a 383% increase. In the past year alone,…
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New Funding Announced to Address Dire Humanitarian Needs The UK government has pledged an additional £19 million in humanitarian funding to support the people of Gaza amidst a deepening crisis. International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds made the announcement during her three-day regional visit, which includes participation in a high-level humanitarian conference in Cairo. The gathering has brought together global leaders to collaborate on delivering urgent relief to Gaza and addressing its escalating humanitarian challenges. The new funding comprises £12 million directed to the United Nations’ Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the World Food Programme (WFP). To…
The UK Government has launched the One Big Thing 2024 initiative, an innovative programme designed to inspire civil servants to implement small, impactful changes that drive innovation across various departments. This programme is set to run from 14 October 2024 to 14 February 2025 and aims to equip 470,000 civil servants with the tools, skills, and motivation needed to generate and experiment with new ideas. In partnership with Wazoku, a scale-up renowned for its innovation platform, the initiative encourages civil servants to collaborate, track their progress, and share innovative concepts across departments. By fostering a culture of collaboration, the programme…