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Disability benefits system 'not fit for purpose', landmark review to say

En développement

Politique·08/07/2026Résumé IA

Disability benefits system 'not fit for purpose', landmark review to say

A landmark review of England and Wales' personal independence payments (Pip) will conclude the current points-based assessment system is "not fit for purpose" and must be redrawn. The review highlights issues with fluctuating conditions, dehumanising assessments, and barriers to seeking work, recommending radical welfare reform.

Guardian UK

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US Private Prison Firm MTC Faces Scrutiny Over Australian Immigration Detention Failures

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Politique·24/05/2026Résumé IA

US Private Prison Firm MTC Faces Scrutiny Over Australian Immigration Detention Failures

US-based Management and Training Corporation (MTC), operating Australia's immigration detention centers via Secure Journeys, faces multiple investigations due to catastrophic security failures. These include detainee escapes, staff assaults, and a lack of basic safety equipment, prompting warnings from regulators about risks to staff and detainees.

Guardian Australia

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