Three ‘blind’ mice lose disability benefits in welfare crackdown
The three blind mice made famous in the popular nursery rhyme have been stripped of their disability benefits, the Department for Work and Pensions confirmed today.
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Iain Duncan Smith raises retirement age for Olympic cyclists
Following an attempt yesterday by six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy to retire from professional cycling, the Work and Pensions secretary Iain Duncan Smith has immediately legislated to require all members of team GB to continue professional competition ‘until at least 75 years of age, preferably longer’.
Posted: Apr 18th, 2013
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Government now fears ‘extraterrestrial benefit spongers’
The prospect of thousands of little green men signing on for JobSeeker’s Allowance at Jobcentres across the UK is forcing government ministers to tighten the rules for accessing welfare benefits.
Posted: Mar 9th, 2013
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Iain Duncan Smith slams ‘gravity cheats’
The government believes that too many people have come to rely on the state for support, resulting in a soaring bill for walking sticks and crutches.
Posted: Feb 24th, 2013
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Royal Institute of Shelf-stackers welcomes IDS backing
‘Some smart people think that geology is more important than stacking supermarket shelves,’ said Sir Rufus Smith, president of the RISS, ‘so it’s good news to hear Mr Duncan Smith defending our noble discipline.’
Posted: Feb 18th, 2013
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