DWP PIP payments more common in these areas as joblessness linked to poor health | Personal Finance | Finance

DWP PIP payments more common in these areas as joblessness linked to poor health | Personal Finance | Finance

Economic inactivity has been linked to poor health in a report that has identified that PIP payments are more likely to be made in certain parts of the country. Not only is there a geographical divide between the common claiming of the DWP benefit, but the claims correlate to cities with a lower life expectancy. … Read more

House Of Lords Faces Criticism Over Rs 1 Crore Champagne Spending Amid Economic Hardship

House Of Lords Faces Criticism Over Rs 1 Crore Champagne Spending Amid Economic Hardship

1,589 champagne bottles were purchased at a cost of approximately 56 pounds each. The House of Lords spent nearly 90,000 pounds (Rs 94,66,293) on champagne last year, buying 1,589 bottles for events and their gift shop. According to The Guardian, figures released after a freedom of information request showed that, over the course of the … Read more

Is Canada underestimating the cost of living for international students?

Is Canada underestimating the cost of living for international students?

The Canadian government is likely severely underestimating the cost of living for international students when weighing if they can support themselves financially, a new survey suggests. According to a recent survey by the Daily Bread food bank, which was released on Wednesday, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s estimated living expense used during the application process … Read more