Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1804, Alexander Hamilton, American general, economist, and politician, 1st United States Secretary of the Treasury (born 1755) passed away. In 1872, Emil Hácha, Czech lawyer and politician, 3rd President of Czechoslovakia (died 1945) was born. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1949, Douglas Hyde, Irish scholar and politician, 1st President of Ireland (born 1860) passed away. In 1959, Karl J. Friston, English psychiatrist and neuroscientist was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. In 2014, Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Citizens’ Advice and the hidden cost of welfare reform
Within an overstretched system, Citizens Advice workers are forced to ration empathy, writes Gareth Oliver The post Citizens’ Advice and the hidden cost of welfare reform appeared first on Red Pepper.
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Daily Mail
· Jul 7, 2026
Andy Burnham backs welfare reform to boost jobs for the young, Alan Milburn says - as number of people on benefits 'for ADHD' hits 100,000
Andy Burnham backs welfare reform to boost jobs for the young, Alan Milburn says - as number of people on benefits 'for ADHD' hits 100,000
National Taxpayers Union
· Jul 9, 2026
One Year of Helping Taxpayers: Working Families Tax Cuts
By David Timmons.
Novara Media
· Jul 3, 2026
Sky News Slammed for Welfare Cuts 'Nonsense'
The UK’s welfare bill is lower than it was 15 years ago as a proportion of national income. But mainstream media keep pushing the idea that it needs to be slashed so we can spend more on “defence”. When economist Jonathan Portes was asked on Sky News where the welfare bill could be cut – he called out the broadcaster for asking a "nonsense" question. The idea that welfare spending is out of control “is just wrong," he said.
National Republican Senatorial Committee
· Jul 10, 2026
Americans Feel Financial Boost from Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts
Americans across the country report feeling real relief thanks to Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts—despite every Democrat’s opposition to the pro-family legislation. “As American families finally begin to feel relief from historic tax cuts, Democrats are running to immediately hike them back up,” said NRSC National Press Secretary Bernadette Breslin. “Democrats drove the spending that caused Biden-era inflation and []
Radio New Zealand
· Jun 28, 2026
ACT Party leader David Seymour takes aim at parliamentary allies, opponents - but especially Labour
The ACT Party leader also announced new welfare policy and a plan to slash the number of government departments.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 1, 2026
‘Stop high fiving yourself’: Labor gives with one hand while cost of living takes with the other
Sky News host Jaimee Rogers reacts to Treasurer Jim Chalmers claim that Labor’s tax cut is cost of living relief. “One interest rate rise would wipe out this tax cut five times over, that's not relief,” Ms Rogers said. “That's giving with one hand while the cost of living takes far more away with the other. “The government should stop high-fiving itself.”
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Related coverage for "Citizens’ Advice and the hidden cost of welfare reform": Daily Mail — Andy Burnham backs welfare reform to boost jobs for the young, Alan Milburn says - as number of people on benefits 'for ADHD' hits 100,000. National Taxpayers Union — One Year of Helping Taxpayers: Working Families Tax Cuts. Novara Media — Sky News Slammed for Welfare Cuts 'Nonsense'. National Republican Senatorial Committee — Americans Feel Financial Boost from Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts. Radio New Zealand — ACT Party leader David Seymour takes aim at parliamentary allies, opponents - but especially Labour. Sky News Australia — ‘Stop high fiving yourself’: Labor gives with one hand while cost of living takes with the other