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As of November 21, 2024, the UK faces severe winter weather, prompting the activation of cold weather payments for eligible households. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued £25 payments for each qualifying seven-day period of sub-zero temperatures across various regions, including Cumbria and Northumberland.
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The UK government has revised the Winter Fuel Payment scheme, limiting eligibility to pensioners receiving Pension Credit. This change, effective from this winter, has raised concerns about the impact on vulnerable pensioners, with an estimated 10.7 million potentially losing out on support.
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The number of Indian students at US colleges increased by 23% in the 2023-2024 academic year, surpassing Chinese students for the first time since 2009. This shift reflects broader trends in international education, with overall foreign student enrollment in the US reaching over 1.1 million, according to the Institute of International Education.