Israeli networks have taken the unprecedented step of banding together to form an emergency group forum opposing the government’s new media bill.
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Anas Sarwar will use a review of universal credit by an incoming Labour Government to push for the end of the two-child benefit cap.
It comes as pressure mounts on UK Labour leader Keir Starmer to rethink his opposition to scrapping the Tory policy.
Starmer put himself at odds with Scottish Labour when he said a Government led by him would not axe the two-child limit due to cost.
Sarwar, who leads the party north of the border, has said he will “press” for the curb to be lifted if Starmer enters Downing Street.
It is understood a Scottish Labour delegation was satisfied with the outcome of a national policy forum meeting at the weekend which will feed into the party’s general election manifesto.
Commitments included a comprehensive child poverty strategy, a review of all aspects of Universal Credit by Labour in power, as well as creating well paid jobs.
One source said the UC review would be the vehicle to put pressure on a Labour Government to act.
A second insider said Labour in office would likely scrap the cap, but Starmer did not want to be explicit ahead of the election.
Left-wingers and moderates in the Scottish party have been uneasy with the Starmer position.
Blair McDougall, the former Better Together chief who is aiming to stand for Labour at the election, wrote of his frustration at the way Starmer answered the question on the subject.
Labour MSPs Pam Duncan-Glancy, Monica Lennon and Mercedes Villalba among others have also restated their opposition to the cap.
Duncan-Glancy, a member of Sarwar’s top team, wrote: “It’s a horrific policy that puts and keeps people in poverty and must be scrapped.”
Starmer appeared to double down this week on his opposition to scrapping the cap.
After being quizzed by a member of the public
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Behind Your Touch is the latest K-Drama that Netflix has had a hand in creating, and the highly anticipated show premiers today (August 12).Starring Han Ji-min and Lee Min-ki, Behind Your Touch is an upcoming comedy K-drama that follows nosy small-town veterinarian Bong Ye-boon (played by Han), who suddenly gains psychometric abilities to see into the past of other living creatures.Meanwhile, Lee plays Moon Jang-yeol, an ambitious detective who comes to realise he needs Ye-boon’s abilities to solve certain crimes. K-Pop EXO member Suho also stars in the series as Kim Sun-woo, a young man who moves to their town and begins working part-time jobs.As of this moment there has been no word from Netflix on a second season of Behind Your Touch.However, with many shows on Netflix it would be safe to say that if the show proves to be a success in terms of streaming numbers it will have a good shot at a second season.And Behind Your Touch has all the hall-marks of a series that could capture the imagination.
“Jeopardy!” is making some changes for their upcoming 40th season amid the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike.
is making some changes for their upcoming 40th season amid the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike.Showrunner Michael Davies shared an update on the long-running trivia show — hosted by Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings — on Monday's episode of the podcast, sharing that the show's fall season will re-use questions and bring back past runners-up to compete again.«I believe, principally, that it would not be fair to have new contestants making their first appearance on the Alex Trebek Stage with non-original material,» Davies explained. «We’re going to open the season with a second chance tournament for players from season 37 who lost their initial game.
Selome Hailu On Monday’s episode of the “Jeopardy!” podcast “Inside Jeopardy!,” showrunner Michael Davies clarified how the trivia series would proceed with its fall season amid the ongoing WGA strike and announced a sweetening of the pot for second and third-place winners. “I believe, principally, that it would not be fair to have new contestants making their first appearance on the Alex Trebek Stage with non-original material,” Davies said.
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killed Treat Williams in June was cited for “grossly negligent operation with death” Tuesday as the “Everwood” actor’s cause of death was revealed by Vermont police. Williams, 71, was driving a motorcycle on Vermont Route 30 in Dorset when Ryan Koss, 35, turned into his path, causing the actor to strike his SUV and be tossed off his bike, according to a police report. Koss was attempting to turn left into a parking lot in his 2008 Honda Element when he crossed directly in front of the Hollywood star driving a 1986 Honda VT700c motorcycle.“Williams was unable to avoid a collision and was thrown from his motorcycle,” Vermont State Police said in the report.
Nearly 60 per cent of families punished by the “cruel” two child benefit cap introduced by the Tories are in work.
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has updated Universal Credit payment rates for 2023/24 after the implementation of a rule change last month that will see parents with children aged one and two, invited to attend more face-to-face meetings with work coaches to help them prepare for employment.
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced a new rule change this week that will see parents of children aged one and two on Universal Credit attend more face-to-face meetings with work coaches to help them prepare for employment. The appointments will include exploring steps to improve their skills, identifying support needs, learning about childcare provision, and boosting their confidence.
More than half a million seriously ill or disabled individuals could face a loss of nearly £400 per month if proposals to reform the benefits system are implemented, according to reports.
A member of Keir Starmer’s shadow Cabinet has said a Labour Government needs to find the money to scrap the two child benefits cap.
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Keir Starmer has been urged to "think again" by a leading Scottish children's charity over his refusal to commit to scrapping the two-child cap on benefits.