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Why has there been a sharp rise in health-related benefits claims in Britain but not in similar countries? Expert Q&A

Why has there been a sharp rise in health-related benefits claims in Britain but not in similar countries? Expert Q&A

Since 2019, real-terms spending on health-related benefits in Britain has increased by £12 billion and is set to continue growing, according to a new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies. However, comparable countries, such as France, Australia and the US, have not experienced similar increases in spending. The Conversation asked Ben Geiger, a professor of social science and health at King’s College London, to explain these rises and suggest potential solutions. What are the key findings from the new IFS report? Two findings have received a lot of attention. First, more British people are claiming working-age health-related benefits than before COVID (out-of-work incapacity benefits such as universal credit are up 28%, and extra-cost disability benefits such as personal independent payment, or Pip, are up 39%). And while guessing the future is difficult, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecasts this will keep rising. But we knew most of this already, partly from the IFS’s previous great work. What’s really new is that they show the UK’s rise in claims is sharper – much sharper …

High heels out, flats in: Chinese airline’s cabin crew rule change sparks calls for more carriers to take similar steps

High heels out, flats in: Chinese airline’s cabin crew rule change sparks calls for more carriers to take similar steps

A Weibo post on the report by Hangzhou-based news site dushikuaibao has received more than 57,000 likes, with many comments praising Air Travel’s uniform policy change.  “(I) support ditching high heels for flight attendants, high heels are shackles for the feet!” goes one comment which has garnered 11,000 likes.  Another comment, which has more than 9,100 likes, states: “Actually, it would be most suitable for flight attendants to wear flat shoes and trousers for their jobs.”  While lauding the move, many users also agreed that more airlines in China should do away entirely with the high-heel requirement for female cabin crew.  “Hunan Airlines did it, hopefully it becomes more widespread!” stated a Weibo post which received more than 13,000 likes. Beyond footwear, some Weibo users also suggested tweaks to the uniforms for female cabin crew – for instance, replacing skirts with full-length trousers for ease of movement while working.  While Air Travel is reportedly the first domestic airline to completely do away with the high-heel policy, it isn’t the only local carrier that has relaxed …

See How They Are Similar

See How They Are Similar

(Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Fall Guy movie.) Yes, The Fall Guy is based on a TV series. If you weren’t aware of that, it’s likely because you’re of a younger generation that wasn’t alive or old enough to remember the series, which hasn’t exactly re-entered the zeitgeist in the four decades since it went off the air. (An unscientific scan of social media shows more than a few folks who had no idea of the original IP.) But for moviegoers of a certain age, there are references to the series that inspire nostalgia. The show, which aired from 1981-86, starred Lee Majors as a stuntman who moonlighted as a bounty hunter. The movie stars Ryan Gosling in the lead role, who is also a stuntman. While the movie is not an exact copy of the show, there are several ways in which the film references and pays tribute to the original. Read on to see how — and where the movie differs from the show.  The Characters Gosling and Majors both played characters named Colt …

Hisense’s new CanvasTV is cheaper than Samsung’s Frame – but with similar specs

Hisense’s new CanvasTV is cheaper than Samsung’s Frame – but with similar specs

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Taking direct aim at Samsung, Hisense has unveiled a new matte finish TV that doubles as artwork. And while the specs are quite similar to Samsung’s The Frame, the price of Hisense’s version is significantly more affordable. Hisense says CanvasTV pricing will start at $999 for the 55-inch version and $1,300 for the 65-inch version. For comparison, Samsung’s The Frame costs $1,499 for the 55-inch and $1,999 for the 65-inch when not on sale. Also: The best TVs to buy in 2024 The TV will come preloaded with a collection of art pieces in various styles, including abstract, modern, and Renaissance. With the press of a button, the artwork will change to personal photographs, giving users the chance to curate their own decor. If you’re worried about your power bill increasing from an “always on” TV, a special power saving mode automatically adjusts the set’s brightness in art mode and uses a light sensor to minimize energy consumption. An additional motion sensor automatically turns off the screen when the room is empty, saving …

Cat Deeley wore these trending Adidas Samba trainers & she inspired me to shop a similar pair

Cat Deeley wore these trending Adidas Samba trainers & she inspired me to shop a similar pair

Cat Deeley has become a total style icon with her perfectly put-together This Morning outfits, delighting fans with everything from cosy knitwear to statement gold trousers. The presenter recently showcased her Adidas Samba trainers, and they are without a doubt the shoe of the season.  Adidas Sambas have been trending for some time, and every It Girl on social media seems to have a pair in their rotation. Cat opted for the White/ Black Granite colourway for her effortless daytime look, styling the trainers with her red Boden cardigan and a pair of blue skinny jeans.  © ShutterstockCat wore her Adidas trainers with a red Boden cardigan and blue denim jeans Inspired by the 47-year-old’s stylish footwear, I had to pick up a pair of Sambas myself after having them on my wishlist for months. While plenty of influencers have been rocking the bright reds and greens, I kept it simple like Cat and opted for a neutral beige and black pair, as I knew they would work with just about anything in my wardrobe.  …

Couples with similar drinking habits tend to live longer

Couples with similar drinking habits tend to live longer

Recent research has found an intriguing connection between the drinking habits of couples and longevity. The study, published in The Gerontologist, suggests that couples with similar alcohol consumption habits tend to live longer compared to couples with discordant drinking behaviors, where one drinks and the other does not. However, it’s important to note that this finding is not an endorsement for increased alcohol consumption, but rather highlights the complex interactions between marital behaviors and health outcomes. Past studies have extensively explored how the drinking behaviors of couples affect their marital satisfaction, often showing that similar drinking habits can lead to better relationship outcomes, such as reduced conflict and lower divorce rates. However, the implications of these drinking patterns on physical health have remained less understood. Motivated by a theory known as “the drinking partnership,” which suggests that couples with aligned drinking habits experience better marital outcomes, Kira Birditt and her team at the University of Michigan aimed to investigate whether these patterns also correlate with increased longevity. The study utilized data from the Health and …

Kate Middleton’s daughter Princess Charlotte shares very similar full name with unexpected cousin

Kate Middleton’s daughter Princess Charlotte shares very similar full name with unexpected cousin

A great deal of thought and care went into naming Prince William and Princess Kate’s only daughter, Princess Charlotte.  While her first name is clearly a moniker the couple love and is the feminine version of Charles, a tribute to her grandfather King Charles, Charlotte’s middle names are Elizabeth and Diana – again both tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II, Charlotte’s great-grandmother, and Diana, Princess of Wales, the grandmother she sadly never got to meet. But Princess Charlotte also shares the same first and middle name with another relative: her first cousin once removed, Lady Charlotte Diana Spencer, the 11-year-old daughter of Princess Diana’s brother Earl Spencer and his third wife Karen.  © GettyOne of Princess Charlotte’s middle names is Elizabeth, after the late Queen When Lady Charlotte was born in August 2012, her dad Charles revealed: “We hadn’t settled on a first name before the birth, but Charlotte is a name we both love, and it really suits her. We knew that as soon as we saw her.” Paying tribute to his late …

Kris Jenner’s quilted utility jacket has the ‘cool factor’ and I found some similar ones on sale

Kris Jenner’s quilted utility jacket has the ‘cool factor’ and I found some similar ones on sale

Kris Jenner popped up on Instagram on Tuesday with her long legs looking amazing in figure-hugging leggings, but what I noticed was her stylish quilted utility jacket – my first thought is that it’s exactly the way to bring the puffer jacket trend right into spring. The Kardashians star’s daughter Kim Kardashian might love SKIMS activewear and the Lululemon workout jacket worn by Princess Kate, but momager Kris rocks Alo Yoga’s gear and is even a partner of the activewear brand. Kris, 68, rocked head to toe Alo Yoga on Instagram In her Instagram shot, which she captioned simply, “Spring in my @alo”, the 68-year-old is wearing , and and it’s kind of the perfect look for the transitional season.  With a utilitarian shacket vibe, the boxy quilted jacket with huge pockets – which comes in brown, bone and black – is described as having ‘the cool factor’ and is lightweight enough to get you through spring’s unpredictable weather in style. When it comes to styling this style of jacket, I think anything goes. You …

Citing Nineveh, Amanda Grace wonders if America’s impending solar eclipse may be a similar call to repentance

Citing Nineveh, Amanda Grace wonders if America’s impending solar eclipse may be a similar call to repentance

Solar eclipse ” data-image-caption=”A solar eclipse ” data-medium-file=”https://i1.wp.com/openthewordblog.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/solar-eclipse-sun-ic-3-5-2024.jpg?w=500&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i1.wp.com/openthewordblog.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/solar-eclipse-sun-ic-3-5-2024.jpg?w=500&ssl=1″ width=”500″ height=”333″ fifu-data-src=”https://i1.wp.com/openthewordblog.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/solar-eclipse-sun-ic-3-5-2024.jpg?w=500&ssl=1″ alt=”Solar eclipse” class=”wp-image-91981″ srcset=”https://i1.wp.com/openthewordblog.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/solar-eclipse-sun-ic-3-5-2024.jpg?w=500&ssl=1 500w, https://openthewordblog.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/solar-eclipse-sun-ic-3-5-2024.jpg?w=768 768w, https://openthewordblog.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/solar-eclipse-sun-ic-3-5-2024.jpg 800w” sizes=”(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px”/>A solar eclipse Many of us are familiar with Jonah, the prophet that God sent to call the great city of Nineveh to repentance. Annoyed, that God was willing to spare Israel’s hated enemy, Jonah fled to Tarshish instead. But through a series of events, including being swallowed by a large fish or whale, Jonah was convinced to go to Nineveh. Jonah is also mentioned in 2 Kings 14:25 as a prophet of God during the reigns of King Jeroboam of Israel and Amaziah of Judah and because of this, we can accurately date his ministry to around 785 BCE. This corresponds to the rise of Assyria as the dominant nation in the region. Though we tend to focus on the events surrounding Jonah’s arrival, things were also happening in Nineveh, preparing them for the prophet’s message. In Genesis, we are told that God set the stars in the heavens to …

Stacey Solomon shares rare photo of son Zachary, 16 – they look SO similar

Stacey Solomon shares rare photo of son Zachary, 16 – they look SO similar

Mum-of-five Stacey Solomon has shared the sweetest picture of herself with her eldest child, Zachary as the family celebrate his 16th birthday. Loose Women panelist Stacey, 34, welcomed Zachary at age 17 with her then-boyfriend Dean Cox, and the star has gone on to have four more children: Leighton, 11, with her ex-fiancé Aaron Barnham, and Rex, four, Rose, two, and one-year-old Belle with her husband Joe Swash. Watch: Stacey Solomon transforms sons Zachary and Leighton’s bedrooms in new home Alongside the heartwarming black and white snap, Stacey wrote: “My baby boy is 16 in the morning, how is that even possible? Where have the years gone Zachy? As a pre birthday celebration we are having a Friends marathon tonight waiting for Joe to come home.” We can definitely see the family resemblance between the mother and son, as their brown eyes are so alike. © InstagramStacey Solomon with her eldest child Zachary Stacey takes to her Instagram every year on Zachary’s birthday to pay tribute to him. In 2023, on his 15th birthday, the TV …