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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1536, Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch priest and philosopher (born 1466) passed away. In 1584, Steven Borough, English navigator and explorer (born 1525) passed away. In 1712, Richard Cromwell, English academic and politician (born 1626) passed away. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1982, Kenneth More, English actor (born 1914) passed away. In 1984, Gareth Gates, English singer-songwriter was born. In 2002, Nico Williams, Spanish footballer was born. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. In 2013, Elaine Morgan, Welsh writer (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Over 2,000 Brits living in Spain and the EU are claiming disability benefits from UK at a cost of £10m a year to British tax payers
BRITISH tax payers are funding around £10 million a year in disability benefits for more than 2,000 Brits living in Spain and across the EU. Data from the Department of
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Yen.com.gh
· Jul 1, 2026
UK announces asylum seekers must pay £10k, details emerge
Refugees granted asylum in the UK must repay £10,000 for government support. The Immigration and Asylum Bill mandates full repayment for settlement eligibility.
News24
· Jun 30, 2026
News24 | Refugees to pay towards UK accommodation costs
Asylum seekers given refuge in the UK will have to pay £10 000 (13 000) towards their accommodation if they earn enough after being allowed to stay, the British government said Tuesday.
The i Paper
· Jun 29, 2026
Asylum seekers will have to pay back hotel accommodation costs
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Daily Mail
· Jul 6, 2026
Taxpayers are forking out £25m each week on benefits cheats who hide their savings
Taxpayers are forking out £25m each week on benefits cheats who hide their savings
Al Jazeera
· Jul 8, 2026
Why have 100,000 people been signed off work with ADHD in the UK?
New government statistics find four million people claimed disability benefits in April.
Hananya Naftali
· Jul 1, 2026
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Related coverage for "Over 2,000 Brits living in Spain and the EU are claiming disability benefits from UK at a cost of £10m a year to British tax payers ": Yen.com.gh — UK announces asylum seekers must pay £10k, details emerge. News24 — News24 | Refugees to pay towards UK accommodation costs. The i Paper — Asylum seekers will have to pay back hotel accommodation costs. Daily Mail — Taxpayers are forking out £25m each week on benefits cheats who hide their savings. Al Jazeera — Why have 100,000 people been signed off work with ADHD in the UK?. Hananya Naftali — [Photo] BREAKING: The UK is sending £23 MILLION to UNRWA.