DWP investigators to be given extra powers on top of monitoring bank accounts
New powers to be granted to the DWP will include searches, seizures and arrests, as well as civil penalties handed out to more offenders suspected of benefit fraud
New powers to be granted to the DWP will include searches, seizures and arrests, as well as civil penalties handed out to more offenders suspected of benefit fraud
Dezeen has teamed up with DesignMarch to livestream a day of talks on the role of architecture and design in addressing global imbalances. Watch the concluding session here from 2:30pm London time. DesignTalks is a programme of panel discussions that take place at the Henning Larsen Architects-designed Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre in Reykjavík,
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NAIROBI, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Kenya is experiencing heavy rains that have disrupted normal business across the East African country, resulting in the loss of more than 38 lives and the destruction of property.
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Health care, long an ailing stock market sector, has recovered over the past six months, with currently robust vital signs and strong growth projections.
You get to control what can distract you and when.
A Finnish watch, a Canadian dial, and a South African material collide in this world first.
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Unscheduled gleanings and a few idioms
I receive questions about the origin of words and idioms with some regularity. If the subjects are trivial, I respond privately, but this week a correspondent asked me about the etymology of the verb loiter, and I thought it might be a good idea to devote some space to it and to its closest synonyms.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that it had detected viral particles of H5N1 avian influenza in milk purchased at grocery stores, but the agency says it still believes that the milk is safe to drink.
Scientists unlocked the secret to blazing-fast memory.
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Belarus is one of the world leaders in terms of the affordability of healthcare services for the population.” As little as ten years ago organ transplantation was a historical event in Belarus. Today it is a free and quite widespread surgery for Belarusians."
FICTION: Rachel Khong's novel, which dips into science fiction, explores the consequences of inequity.
He's thrilled the band is finally getting recognized by the institution — but not happy that they may only be allowed to play "I Want to Know What Love Is"
The Chromecast with Google TV is getting a sequel, and it sounds like one of the changes will be a new remote. So, what does a new Chromecast remote look like? Let’s discuss.
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Quentin Wilson has joined the calls for car tax changes with certain motorists forced to pay more than others.
Critics told the pub "it's not the 90s anymore".
Consider 18-month CDs and see how they can level up your savings. They give you an attractive interest rate and investment terms.
To get your day started on a paw-sitively wonderful note, head to these dog-friendly haunts where pups are welcomed with tail-wagging treats, a chance to make friends and even special events.
You might learn a little something about Indian tigers, in between all the gamboling and tumbling.
In today's competitive landscape, these brands must rethink their marketing strategies to effectively address distracted consumers and soaring customer acquisition costs.
If you’re in the process of a leveraged buyout, make sure you avoid these five pitfalls to enjoy a more streamlined experience.
Customers expect IoT functionality to be always on and responsive, and outages and delays can hurt your brand reputation and your bottom line.
When it come to business crisis management, the adeptness of decision-making can often determine the resilience and recovery speed of an organization.
