The additional $600 a week in jobless benefits that became available to those collecting unemployment amid the coronavirus pandemic is slated to expire at the end of the month, even as states across the country begin to see a surge in positive cases of COVID-19 triggering further lockdowns and potential layoffs.

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    The Prime Minister has announced a series of changes to the welfare system, including a major overhaul of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - but the plans have been met with criticism ...
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    04/18/2024 - 9:39 am | View Link
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