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The families facing a food crisis in school holidays | Letters
By Guardian Staff

Andrew Forsey urges the government to restore the link between free school meals and the holiday activities and food programme

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/sep/16/the-families-facing-a-food-crisis-in-school-holidays

#Children #Society #Politics #Poverty #Health #Inequality #UKnews #Schoolmeals #Benefits #Foodpoverty #Socialexclusion #TheGuardian #GuardianStaff

https://www.europesays.com/africa/429383/ Uganda to Introduce Contributory Pension Scheme for Civil Servants in 2027 #Benefits #Employees #Government #pension #public #Retirement #Scheme #service #Uganda

State faces $47 million in new costs as thousands lose benefits under federal law https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/13700/ #Alabama #banks #benefits #cuts #food #Georgia #GeorgiaDining #GeorgiaFood #GeorgiaGroceryStores #GeorgiaRestaurants #rules #SNAP #work

SC delays changes to SNAP restricting candy, soda purchases https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/13468/ #benefits #candy #changes #eat #food #healthy #mcmaster #processed #purchases #SNAP #SnapProgram #SouthCarolina #SouthCarolinaDining #SouthCarolinaFood #SouthCarolinaGroceryStores #SouthCarolinaRestaurants #sugar #sweet #unhealthy

63,000 in CT have lost food aid this year, double officials’ projections, report says – Hartford Courant https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/13452/ #211 #aid #benefits #bridgeport #CathyOsten #connecticut #ConnecticutDining #ConnecticutFood #ConnecticutGroceryStores #ConnecticutRestaurants #CTNews #CtVoicesForChildren #DonaldTrump #dss #economy #FoodStamps #Hartford #HartfordCourant #hunger #LocalNews #MattLesser #MaxImagePreview #meriden #NewBritain #Nutrition #politics #poverty #republicans #SNAP #Waterbury

63,000 in CT have lost food aid this year, double officials’ projections, report says – Hartford Courant https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/13452/ #211 #aid #benefits #bridgeport #CathyOsten #connecticut #ConnecticutDining #ConnecticutFood #ConnecticutGroceryStores #ConnecticutRestaurants #CTNews #CtVoicesForChildren #DonaldTrump #dss #economy #FoodStamps #Hartford #HartfordCourant #hunger #LocalNews #MattLesser #MaxImagePreview #meriden #NewBritain #Nutrition #politics #poverty #republicans #SNAP #Waterbury

63,000 in CT have lost food aid this year, double officials’ projections, report says – Hartford Courant https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/13452/ #211 #aid #benefits #bridgeport #CathyOsten #connecticut #ConnecticutDining #ConnecticutFood #ConnecticutGroceryStores #ConnecticutRestaurants #CTNews #CtVoicesForChildren #DonaldTrump #dss #economy #FoodStamps #Hartford #HartfordCourant #hunger #LocalNews #MattLesser #MaxImagePreview #meriden #NewBritain #Nutrition #politics #poverty #republicans #SNAP #Waterbury

63,000 in CT have lost food aid this year, double officials’ projections, report says – Hartford Courant https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/13452/ #211 #aid #benefits #bridgeport #CathyOsten #connecticut #ConnecticutDining #ConnecticutFood #ConnecticutGroceryStores #ConnecticutRestaurants #CTNews #CtVoicesForChildren #DonaldTrump #dss #economy #FoodStamps #Hartford #HartfordCourant #hunger #LocalNews #MattLesser #MaxImagePreview #meriden #NewBritain #Nutrition #politics #poverty #republicans #SNAP #Waterbury

Federal cuts are hitting Illinois food assistance recipients — and the farmers who feed them https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/13008/ #25news #administration #assistance #benefits #changes #cuts #cutting #donald #eligibility #farmers #federal #feed #food #hitting #hundreds #hurting #Illinois #IllinoisDining #IllinoisFood #IllinoisGroceryStores #IllinoisRestaurants #President #recipients #Residents #small #SNAP #support #them #thousands #Trump #week #who

Federal cuts are hitting Illinois food assistance recipients — and the farmers who feed them https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/13008/ #25news #administration #assistance #benefits #changes #cuts #cutting #donald #eligibility #farmers #federal #feed #food #hitting #hundreds #hurting #Illinois #IllinoisDining #IllinoisFood #IllinoisGroceryStores #IllinoisRestaurants #President #recipients #Residents #small #SNAP #support #them #thousands #Trump #week #who

Federal cuts are hitting Illinois food assistance recipients — and the farmers who feed them https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/13008/ #25news #administration #assistance #benefits #changes #cuts #cutting #donald #eligibility #farmers #federal #feed #food #hitting #hundreds #hurting #Illinois #IllinoisDining #IllinoisFood #IllinoisGroceryStores #IllinoisRestaurants #President #recipients #Residents #small #SNAP #support #them #thousands #Trump #week #who

Federal cuts are hitting Illinois food assistance recipients — and the farmers who feed them https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/13008/ #25news #administration #assistance #benefits #changes #cuts #cutting #donald #eligibility #farmers #federal #feed #food #hitting #hundreds #hurting #Illinois #IllinoisDining #IllinoisFood #IllinoisGroceryStores #IllinoisRestaurants #President #recipients #Residents #small #SNAP #support #them #thousands #Trump #week #who

Food insecurity affecting many Kentuckians statewide https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/12756/ #act #Arkansas #benefits #center #climb #cumbers #economic #food #inflation #insecure #insecurity #Kentucky #KentuckyDining #KentuckyFood #KentuckyGroceryStores #KentuckyRestaurants #ky #ONEBIGBEAUTIFULBILL #pantry #policy #secure #SNAP #USDA #workers

Food insecurity affecting many Kentuckians statewide https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/12756/ #act #Arkansas #benefits #center #climb #cumbers #economic #food #inflation #insecure #insecurity #Kentucky #KentuckyDining #KentuckyFood #KentuckyGroceryStores #KentuckyRestaurants #ky #ONEBIGBEAUTIFULBILL #pantry #policy #secure #SNAP #USDA #workers

Food insecurity affecting many Kentuckians statewide https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/12756/ #act #Arkansas #benefits #center #climb #cumbers #economic #food #inflation #insecure #insecurity #Kentucky #KentuckyDining #KentuckyFood #KentuckyGroceryStores #KentuckyRestaurants #ky #ONEBIGBEAUTIFULBILL #pantry #policy #secure #SNAP #USDA #workers

Food insecurity affecting many Kentuckians statewide https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/12756/ #act #Arkansas #benefits #center #climb #cumbers #economic #food #inflation #insecure #insecurity #Kentucky #KentuckyDining #KentuckyFood #KentuckyGroceryStores #KentuckyRestaurants #ky #ONEBIGBEAUTIFULBILL #pantry #policy #secure #SNAP #USDA #workers

States and cities sue Trump administration over policy restricting green card benefits
By Adria R Walker

The policy allows immigration officers the authority to deny green cards to those using public benefits

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/14/trump-immigration-snap-lawsuit

#USnews #USimmigration #NewYork #Trumpadministration #Benefits #ZohranMamdani #TheGuardian #AdriaRWalker

States and cities sue Trump administration over policy restricting green card benefits
By Adria R Walker

The policy allows immigration officers the authority to deny green cards to those using public benefits

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/14/trump-immigration-snap-lawsuit

#USnews #USimmigration #NewYork #Trumpadministration #Benefits #ZohranMamdani #TheGuardian #AdriaRWalker

States and cities sue Trump administration over policy restricting green card benefits
By Adria R Walker

The policy allows immigration officers the authority to deny green cards to those using public benefits

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/14/trump-immigration-snap-lawsuit

#USnews #USimmigration #NewYork #Trumpadministration #Benefits #ZohranMamdani #TheGuardian #AdriaRWalker

States and cities sue Trump administration over policy restricting green card benefits
By Adria R Walker

The policy allows immigration officers the authority to deny green cards to those using public benefits

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/14/trump-immigration-snap-lawsuit

#USnews #USimmigration #NewYork #Trumpadministration #Benefits #ZohranMamdani #TheGuardian #AdriaRWalker

States and cities sue Trump administration over policy restricting green card benefits https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/14/trump-immigration-snap-lawsuit #UsNews #UsImmigration #NewYork #TrumpAdministration #Benefits #ZohranMamdani

States and cities sue Trump administration over policy restricting green card benefits https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/14/trump-immigration-snap-lawsuit #UsNews #UsImmigration #NewYork #TrumpAdministration #Benefits #ZohranMamdani

States and cities sue Trump administration over policy restricting green card benefits https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/14/trump-immigration-snap-lawsuit #UsNews #UsImmigration #NewYork #TrumpAdministration #Benefits #ZohranMamdani

States and cities sue Trump administration over policy restricting green card benefits https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/14/trump-immigration-snap-lawsuit #UsNews #UsImmigration #NewYork #TrumpAdministration #Benefits #ZohranMamdani

States and cities sue Trump administration over policy restricting green card benefits https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/14/trump-immigration-snap-lawsuit #UsNews #UsImmigration #NewYork #TrumpAdministration #Benefits #ZohranMamdani

New ’20 hour’ rule for CalFresh food program that could slash benefits https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/9114/ #benefits #California #CaliforniaFood #DisabilityBenefits #DonaldTrump #FoodStamps #government #Metro #politics #unemployment #UnemploymentBenefits #USNews

New ’20 hour’ rule for CalFresh food program that could slash benefits https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/9114/ #benefits #California #CaliforniaFood #DisabilityBenefits #DonaldTrump #FoodStamps #government #Metro #politics #unemployment #UnemploymentBenefits #USNews

New ’20 hour’ rule for CalFresh food program that could slash benefits https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/9114/ #benefits #California #CaliforniaFood #DisabilityBenefits #DonaldTrump #FoodStamps #government #Metro #politics #unemployment #UnemploymentBenefits #USNews

New ’20 hour’ rule for CalFresh food program that could slash benefits https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/9114/ #benefits #California #CaliforniaFood #DisabilityBenefits #DonaldTrump #FoodStamps #government #Metro #politics #unemployment #UnemploymentBenefits #USNews

PIP September and October DWP key dates - full list

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/pip-september-october-dwp-key-34614936

PIP September and October DWP key dates - full list

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/pip-september-october-dwp-key-34614936

PIP September and October DWP key dates - full list

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/pip-september-october-dwp-key-34614936

Five Habits of Great Musicians

Behind every remarkable musician is a set of habits that shape their growth long before the audience hears the applause. While talent may open the door, it is daily discipline that keeps it open.

Here are five habits that consistently set great musicians apart:

1. They Practice with Purpose:

Great musicians don’t just spend time practicing—they practice with intention. They identify areas for improvement, set clear goals, and focus on making each session meaningful rather than simply putting in hours.

2. They Never Stop Learning:

Music is constantly evolving. Whether through books, mentors, masterclasses, or listening to others, great musicians remain lifelong students. They understand that every experience offers something new to learn.

3. They Welcome Feedback:

Constructive feedback is not a threat—it’s a tool for growth. Great musicians seek honest input, reflect on it, and use it to refine their skills and broaden their perspective.

4. They Value Character as Much as Skill:

Technical ability may earn opportunities, but integrity, humility, reliability, and respect build lasting relationships. Great musicians understand that who they are is just as important as what they can do.

5. They Stay Consistent:

Success is rarely the result of one outstanding performance. It is built through countless moments of preparation, perseverance, and commitment. Great musicians continue showing up, even when progress seems slow, because they trust the process.

Developing these habits won’t make you successful overnight, but they will steadily shape you into the kind of musician others trust, respect, and remember.

Reflection

Which of these five habits is your greatest strength, and which one do you need to develop further?

“Every accomplished musician is the product of small, intentional habits repeated consistently with discipline over time.” — Victor Adenola

Start Where You Are; Your Music Journey Begins Now

Have you ever felt a deep passion for music but never quite knew how or where to start? Or you have started but not clear about bringing your musical ideas into a reality.

Many people love music but get stuck waiting for the perfect time. Maybe you’ve quit before, or feel like you’ve missed your chance.

There’s really no perfect moment — only the one you have now. Every great musician began uncertain, just like you.

Just Start

Start small. Start with what you already have. Sing, practice, or write one line today. Use all the available resources.

Be Consistent
Stay consistent. Make a rehearsal or learning plan. Paste it on the board. View it everyday. A 10 minutes daily practice beats 2 hours once a month.

Be Patient
Perfection is attainable but the focus should be a consistent progress so you don’t get weary. Forget perfection at the start. Just ensure that you make progress daily no matter how little. Progress is what matters. A continuous progress will eventually lead to a perfection.

Connect
Connect with others. Stay around people who encourages you. Find a community that can help you thrive. Growth happens in community. Sign up for Music lessons. Get a coach or personal trainer.

Music Isn’t Just Art

The world still needs your sound. Music isn’t just art — it’s your voice, your sound, your story, your message.

It’s never too late to get it done.

🎧 Need mentorship, coaching, counseling, or collaboration?
👉 Follow, subscribe, and reach out to me! Let’s build your music dream together.

https://www.europesays.com/dk/100559/ Berlin’s €7.6 Billion Care Reform Plan: Higher Premiums, Lower Benefits, and a ‘Slap in the Face’ #benefits #berlin #Berlin’s #billion #care #Germany #higher #Lower #plan #Premiums #reform #Slap

Berlin’s €7.6 Billion Care Reform Plan: Higher Premiums, Lower Benefits, and a ‘Slap in the Face’

Germany’s long-term care insurance faces €57B deficit by 2030; Health Minister’s reform cuts benefits, raises premiums, drawing criticism…
#Germany #DE #Europe #EU #Europa #Berlin #benefits #Berlins #billion #Care #Higher #lower #plan #Premiums #Reform #Slap
https://www.europesays.com/germany/30929/

This law helps us provide generations of Veterans — and their survivors — with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve.
https://rosecoveredglasses.wordpress.com/2025/11/01/new-benefits-for-multiple-generations-of-veterans-assumed-presumptive-condition-explained-2/
#Veterans #Benefits #PACTAct

Work is not inherently valuable; YOU are inherently valuable.

Disagree? Fight me.

https://nebula.tv/videos/jaredhenderson-how-work-took-over-the-world/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvGDdV83jnY

#isolation #communication #GuiltToWork #Job #Expectation #society #social #Work #Pressure #Career #Requirement #demands #benefits #BenefitsCuts #BenefitsClaimants #SocialSecurity #CultOfWork

Labour must raise benefits if they want to 'get Britain working again' www.bigissue.com/news/social-... #Labour #NHS #WaitingLists #DWP #BenefitRates #Sanctions #GetBritainWorking #FoodBankBritain #FoodBanks #BenefitClaimants #Benefits #UniversalCredit #LongTermSick #Disabled #Poverty

Labour must increase benefits ...

Labour must raise benefits if they want to 'get Britain working again'
https://www.bigissue.com/news/social-justice/dwp-benefits-support-get-britain-working/

#Labour
#NHS
#WaitingLists
#DWP
#BenefitRates
#Sanctions
#GetBritainWorking
#FoodBankBritain
#FoodBanks
#BenefitClaimants
#Benefits
#UniversalCredit
#LongTermSick
#Disabled
#Poverty

Labour must raise benefits if they want to 'get Britain working again'
bigissue.com/news/social-justi…

#Labour
#NHS
#WaitingLists
#DWP
#BenefitRates
#Sanctions
#GetBritainWorking
#FoodBankBritain
#FoodBanks
#BenefitClaimants
#Benefits
#UniversalCredit
#Disabled
#LongTermSick
#Poverty

Labour must raise benefits if they want to 'get Britain working again'
https://www.bigissue.com/news/social-justice/dwp-benefits-support-get-britain-working/

#Labour
#NHS
#WaitingLists
#DWP
#BenefitRates
#Sanctions
#GetBritainWorking
#FoodBankBritain
#FoodBanks
#BenefitClaimants
#Benefits
#UniversalCredit
#LongTermSick
#Disabled
#Poverty

BBC News: Halt 'dangerous' disability benefit changes, charities say BBC News - Halt 'dangerous' disability benefit changes, charities say

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp4wn22gjypo

#PIP
#PIPReform
#Benefits
#Disabled
#ChronicallyIll
#LongTermSick
#LearningDisabilities
#Kendall
#DWP
#DisabilityRights
#Scope
#Mencap
#Sense
#NationalAutisticSociety
#NAS

UNCRPD: UK government abuse slammed by disabled people
https://www.thecanary.co/global/world-news/2024/04/26/uncrpd-disabled-people/

#WarOnDisabled
#UNCRPD
#UKGov
#Tories
#Disabled
#Deaths
#DeafAndDisabledPeoplesOrganisations
#DDPOs
#HumanRights
#WorkCapabilityAssesment
#WCA
#DisabledPeopleAgainstCuts
#DPAC
#InclusionLondon
#IncarcerationInPsychiatricFacilities
#HouseboundDueToLackOfSupport
#Abuse
#Liberation
#Benefits
#BenefitDeaths
#Starvation
#DisabilityWales
#NUJ
#DisabledNotHeard

Calls to end ‘persecution’ of #carers over #UK #benefits rule breaches

Thinktank calls punishments ‘cruel and nonsensical’ and says government should accept blame
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/09/calls-to-end-persecution-of-carers-over-uk-benefits-rule-breaches
#ToryPoliciesInAction #TheCrueltyIsThePoint #NastyParty

There is still time to share your thoughts about what you want from an open source career. Take a few minutes to take this brief survey from @osjobhub and @LPI https://surveys.lpi.org/index.php/513232 #OpenSource #career #JobSatisfaction #benefits #RemoteWork

Benefit cap means CUT, not rise, in benefits from April [Tory lie of the day] | Vox Political
https://voxpoliticalonline.com/2024/01/07/benefit-cap-means-cut-not-rise-in-benefits-from-april-tory-lie-of-the-day/

#DWPCrimes #ToryDemocide
#JeremyCunt #Benefitcap #cut #benefits #April #Mike Sivier #Vox Political

Cost-of-living crisis increases early deaths for the most vulnerable
https://www.thecanary.co/uk/2023/09/26/new-research-sheds-light-on-increase-in-early-deaths-due-to-cost-of-living-crisis/

#CostOfLivingCrisis
#EarlyDeaths
#BMJPublicHealthJournal
#Under75s
#Poverty
#Energy
#EnergyBills
#LifeExpectancy
#Benefits
#BenefitRates
#Tories

Brexit U-turn: Builders to get special immigration status to tackle construction industry crisis | The Independent
#Builders
#Immigration
#FastTrackImmigration
#WorkerShortage
#MigrationAdvisoryCommittee
#SkilledWorkerVisa
#Brexit
#Benefits
#Over50s
#ForcedWork
#Tories
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-eu-immigration-builders-construction-b2297207.html

Brexit U-turn: Builders to get special immigration status to tackle construction industry crisis | The Independent
#Builders
#Immigration
#FastTrackImmigration
#WorkerShortage
#MigrationAdvisoryCommittee
#SkilledWorkerVisa
#Brexit
#Benefits
#Over50s
#ForcedWork
#Tories
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-eu-immigration-builders-construction-b2297207.html