on welfare
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If Beijing moves seriously on welfare and hukou reform, investors should not expect an overnight shopping frenzy.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
But she also announced policies that could raise inflation, including lifting a cap on welfare payment for more than two children and an increase to the minimum wage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
After the recent U-turn on welfare cuts, the terms of reference for Work and Pensions Minister Stephen Timms' review of disability benefits is expected shortly.
From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025
Reeves is delivering two major speeches on Tuesday, as the government and chancellor aim to rebound from bruising blows on welfare and the winter fuel U-turn.
From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025
"Without Papito," Mami confided in her girls, swearing them never to repeat this to their father, "without Papito, we would have to go on welfare."
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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