Lawmaker distributes food, launches welfare scheme in Oyo
A Nigerian lawmaker distributed food items and launched a welfare initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable groups in Oyo State.
DWP March key date reminder over payments for people on 6 benefits
DWP claimants are reminded of a deadline for the Cold Weather Payment scheme, which benefits individuals on several welfare programs.
53,000 households to get £325 water bill discount under major shake-up
53,000 additional households in the UK will benefit from a £325 discount on their water bills as part of an expansion to the WaterSure scheme.
FG approves 100% gratuity for retiring civil servants
The Nigerian Federal Government has approved a 100% gratuity scheme for retiring civil servants, effective January 1, 2026, to improve their welfare and financial security.
FEC approves 100% annual salary as gratuity for retiring federal workers
Nigeria's Federal Executive Council has approved a new Exit Benefit Scheme providing retiring federal workers with a gratuity equal to their full annual salary, effective January 2026.
Griha Aadhar Yojana: ₹1500 will be credited to accounts on the 10th of every month, find out who will benefit from this scheme?
The Griha Aadhar Yojana in Goa provides eligible women with ₹1500 monthly to support their daily expenses and education costs for their children.
Reform UK would restore two-child benefit cap, Jenrick says in policy U-turn
Reform UK plans to reinstate the two-child benefit cap, with Robert Jenrick stating this would help address issues related to welfare reform.
NSW scheme saw 485,000 native animals legally harmed or killed in 2025
A parliamentary inquiry revealed that 485,000 native animals were legally harmed or killed in NSW in 2025, prompting calls for a reform of the licensing system.
MP Minister's Warning to 'Ladli Sisters'
Madhya Pradesh Revenue Minister Karan Singh Verma made headlines by controversially threatening to remove women from a welfare scheme if they failed to attend an event, citing low female attendance.
Strong Opposition in Parliament
Tensions continue in Parliament as suspended opposition MPs protest over the President's speech, questioning the government's efforts to effectively implement the welfare scheme for the poor.
VP Vance says Tim Walz should resign over massive Minnesota welfare fraud scandal investigation
Vice President JD Vance called for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's resignation amid a sprawling investigation into welfare fraud, which Vance claims is part of a larger nationwide scheme involving illegal aliens.
Judge clears way for Minnesota welfare fraud ringleader to forfeit Porsche, millions held in accounts
A federal judge approved a forfeiture order allowing the government to seize assets from Aimee Bock, the alleged mastermind behind a $250 million fraud scheme in Minnesota's Feeding Our Future program.