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France 24
10 hours ago
- Business
- France 24
Will Trump's trade war finally start affecting US inflation?
The US Bureau of Labor of Statistics will be releasing its June inflation data this Tuesday, with economists forecasting a slight uptick in consumer prices because of the impact of tariffs. FRANCE 24 spoke to Nela Richardson, Chief Economist at ADP, about the impact of import duties on US inflation. Also in this edition: the French government considers a spending freeze in a bid to find €40 billion in savings and cut the deficit.
Daily Record
10 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Record
People with poor eyesight could be due up to £749 each month through PIP or ADP
More than 59,000 people are receiving PIP or ADP for over 45 different eye conditions. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - information People with eyesight issues such as a visual impairment, vision loss or high myopia could be entitled to extra financial support through Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Adult Disability Payment (ADP). The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that at the end of April, some 58,960 people were receiving payments of up to £187.45 each week through PIP. Similar data from Social Security Scotland indicates there are now 2,010 people receiving ADP for an eye condition. An estimated 188,000 people in Scotland are affected by some form of sight loss with that figure expected to double by 2031, according to the charity, Sight Scotland, formerly known as Royal Blind. On a larger scale, there are around two million people living with a sight impairment or a degenerative eye condition across Great Britain who may not be aware of the extra support designed to help with additional daily living costs or mobility needs. The latest data shows that at the end of April 2025, some more than 58,960 people were receiving support through PIP for over 45 visual conditions. PIP claimants for visual disorders: Scotland: 46 (does not include case transfer or new claims of Adult Disability Payment) England and Wales: 58,827 Living abroad: 52 Unknown: 36 Great Britain Total: 58,960 Most common eye conditions Retinitis Pigmentosa Macular Degeneration - Wet and Dry (also referred to as age-related MD) Retina and optic nerve - other diseases of / type not known Diabetic Retinopathy (a condition that can cause vision loss in people with diabetes) High myopia (short sightedness) If you have daily living and/or mobility needs, because of a sight condition or low vision, you may be eligible for PIP or ADP and should consider making a claim. Even though new claims for PIP have been replaced in Scotland by ADP, it follows similar eligibility criteria. Visual conditions supported through PIP and ADP The following list is provided by the DWP and consists of the main eye conditions for which people are claiming PIP. This is recorded at the time of assessment. It's important to be aware that no two conditions can be compared side-by-side and you are assessed for PIP and ADP on how your condition affects you. If your eye condition is not listed, it may be grouped under 'unknown' which is not shown here. For example, Presumed Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome (POHS) is a rare degenerative condition that affects central vision. It is not listed, but is medically classed as part of the Macular Degeneration family. Diseases of conjunctiva, cornea, eyelids and lacrimal apparatus Conjunctiva, cornea, eyelids and lacrimal apparatus - Other diseases of / type not known Corneal ulceration Entropion Herpes zoster - ophthalmic Keratitis Keratoconus Orbital cellulitis Ptosis Scleritis Uveitis Anterior Uveitis (iritis) Chorioretinal disorders - Other / type not known Posterior (choroiditis) Glaucoma Visual injuries to the eye Vitreous disease Posterior vitreous detachment Vitreous disease - Other / type not known Vitreous haemorrhage Diseases of the retina and optic nerve Diabetic retinopathy Hypertensive retinopathy Macular degeneration Optic atrophy Optic neuritis Retina and optic nerve - Other diseases of / type not known Retinal artery occlusion Retinal detachment Retinal vein occlusion Retinitis Pigmentosa Retinopathy - Other / type not known Cataract Refractive errors Astigmatism Hypermetropia (long-sighted) Myopia (short-sighted) Presbyopia Refractive errors - Other / type not known Disorders of eye movement Eye movement - Other disorders of / type not known Nystagmus Strabismus (Squint) Visual field defects Amblyopia Cortical blindness Diplopia (double vision) Hemianopia Quadrantanopia Scotoma Tunnel vision Visual field defects - Other / type not known White cane users If you use a white cane - long or short - to help you safely move around outside, you could be eligible for the enhanced rate of the mobility component which is worth £77.05 each week or £308.20 every four-week pay period. The question on the 'How Your Disability Affects You' 'PIP 2 evidence form' awards 12 points if you answer 'yes' to the following: Cannot follow the route of a familiar journey without another person, an assistance dog or an orientation aid (for example a white cane) PIP and ADP provide weekly support of between £29.20 and £187.45, some £116.80 or £749.80 every four-week pay period. Both disability benefits are designed to help people with the additional costs of living with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition. Below is an overview of PIP and ADP. Even though new claims for PIP have been replaced in Scotland by ADP, it shares most of the same eligibility criteria. Full guidance on ADP can be found on the website here. Who might be eligible for PIP or ADP? To be eligible for PIP or ADP, you must have a health condition or disability where you: have had difficulties with daily living or getting around (or both) for 3 months expect these difficulties to continue for at least 9 months You usually need to have lived in the UK for at least two of the last three years and be in the country when you apply. In addition to what we have outlined above, if you get or need help with any of the following because of your condition, you should consider applying for PIP or ADP. preparing, cooking or eating food managing your medication washing, bathing or using the toilet dressing and undressing engaging and communicating with other people reading and understanding written information making decisions about money planning a journey or following a route moving around There are different rules if you are terminally ill, you will find these on the website here. How are PIP and ADP paid? PIP and ADP are usually paid every four weeks unless you are terminally ill, in which case it is paid weekly. It will be paid directly into your bank, building society or credit union account. ADP is paid at the same rates as PIP. PIP and ADP payment rates You will need an assessment to work out the level of financial help you will receive and your rate will be regularly reviewed to make sure you are getting the right support. Payments are made every four weeks. PIP is made up of two components: Daily living Mobility Whether you get one or both of these and how much depends on how severely your condition affects you. You will be paid the following amounts per week depending on your circumstances: Daily living Standard rate: £73.90 Enhanced rate: £110.40 Mobility Standard rate: £29.20 Enhanced rate: £77.05 How you are assessed You will be assessed by an independent healthcare professional to help the DWP determine the level of financial support, if any, you need, for PIP. Face-to-face consultations for health-related benefits are offered alongside video calls, telephone and paper-based assessments - it's important to be aware that the health professional and DWP determine which type of assessment is best suited for each claimant. You can find out more about DWP PIP assessments here. Adult Disability Payment assessments will not involve face-to-face assessments, unless this is preferred by the claimant - find out more about the changes here. How do you make a claim for PIP? You can make a new claim by contacting the DWP, you will find all the information you need to apply on the website here. Before you call, you will need: your contact details your date of birth your National Insurance number - this is on letters about tax, pensions and benefits your bank or building society account number and sort code your doctor or health worker's name, address and telephone number dates and addresses for any time you've spent abroad, in a care home or hospital How to apply for ADP People can apply for ADP, over the phone, by post or in-person. To find out more or apply, visit the dedicated pages on here or call Social Security Scotland on 0800 182 2222.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Assam Rifles seize drugs worth Rs 113.36 crore in Mizoram
Guwahati: In a major haul of drugs, the Assam Rifles and other agencies, in different operations have seized highly addictive methamphetamine tablets and heroin valued at over Rs 113.36 crore and recovered 7,000 detonators in Mizoram. The security personnel arrested three persons in connection with the significant seizure during the past 24 hours. A defence spokesman said that acting on specific intelligence, regarding the movement of drugs in Zokhawthar areas, an Area Domination Patrol (ADP) team of Assam Rifles observed two individuals carrying white rucksacks. Seeing the security forces, the drug peddlers jumped into the river and escaped across the India-Myanmar border. On inspection of rucksacks, the para-military troops recovered 33 packets containing 3,33,300 banned methamphetamine tablets weighing 37.476 Kgs. The approximate value of the methamphetamine tablets, also known as Yaba or party tablets, is Rs 112.401 crore, which was likely intended for distribution in Champhai town. Zokhawthar is a border town in eastern Mizoram's Champhai district, which shares an unfenced border with Myanmar. Live Events Assam Rifles found suspicious movement of two individuals on a Chinese Kenbo bike and intercepted them. During the search of the two individuals, 11 soap cases (128 gm) containing heroin worth Rs 96 lakh were found and seized. In the third operation, Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police, while conducting a search operation in Chanmari areas of Aizawl district, recovered 7,000 detonators from an individual, who kept the explosive materials in his house. The recovered drugs and detonators, along with the three arrested drug peddlers, have been handed over to police.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Hans India
In a major haul, Assam Rifles seize drugs worth Rs 113.36 crore in Mizoram
Aizawl: In a major haul of drugs, the Assam Rifles, along with other law-enforcing agencies, in different operations have seized highly addictive methamphetamine tablets and heroin valued at over Rs 113.36 crore and recovered 7,000 detonators in Mizoram, officials said on Saturday. The security personnel arrested three persons in connection with the significant seizure during the past 24 hours. A defence spokesman said that acting on specific intelligence, regarding the movement of drugs in Zokhawthar areas, an Area Domination Patrol (ADP) team of Assam Rifles observed two individuals carrying white rucksacks. Seeing the security forces, the drug peddlers jumped into the river and escaped across the India-Myanmar border. On inspection of rucksacks, the para-military troops recovered 33 packets containing 3,33,300 banned methamphetamine tablets weighing 37.476 Kgs. The approximate value of the methamphetamine tablets, also known as Yaba or party tablets, is Rs 112.401 crore, which was likely intended for distribution in Champhai town. Zokhawthar is a border town in eastern Mizoram's Champhai district, which shares an unfenced border with Myanmar. In another operation, Assam Rifles found suspicious movement of two individuals on a Chinese Kenbo bike and intercepted them. During the search of the two individuals, 11 soap cases (128 gm) containing heroin worth Rs 96 lakh were found and seized. In the third operation, Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police, while conducting a search operation in Chanmari areas of Aizawl district, recovered 7,000 detonators from an individual, who kept the explosive materials in his house. The recovered drugs and detonators, along with the three arrested drug peddlers, have been handed over to police. Cross-border illegal trades of drugs, arms and ammunition and other contrabands are rampant in bordering Mizoram. Myanmar's Chin state is a hub for smuggling of varied drugs, exotic wildlife animals and many other contraband through six Mizoram districts -- Champhai, Siaha, Lawngtlai, Hnahthial, Saitual and Serchhip. Mizoram shares 510 km and 318 km of unfenced border with Myanmar and Bangladesh, respectively.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
Assam Rifles seize illegal meth tablets worth ₹112.4 Crore in Mizoram's Champhai District
Assam Rifles recovered illegal methamphetamine tablets worth ₹112.401 crore in Champhai district of Mizoram on Friday (July 11, 2025). According to Assam Rifles, acting on specific intelligence, regarding the movement of drugs in Zokhawthar, an Area Domination Patrol (ADP) was alerted on July 11 at 5 p.m. Zokhawthar is a border town in the Champhai district of Mizoram. The team observed two individuals carrying white rucksacks. The individuals jumped into the river and escaped across the Indo- Myanmar Border. On inspection of rucksacks, the party recovered 33 packets of illegal Meth tabs (3,33,300 tabs approx) weighing 37.476 Kgs, valued at approximately Rs 112.401 Crores, which was likely intended for distribution in Champhai town. The recovered item was handed over to the Police Department, in Zokhawthar town of Mizoram for further investigation and legal proceedings. In another case of crackdown against illicit liquor trade on Thursday (July 10, 2025), Assam Rifles seized 1,800 cases of country-made liquor valued at approximately ₹15 lakhs in Jiribam District of Manipur. Two individuals involved in the illicit trade have been nabbed. The Assam Rifles, responsible for guarding a 510-km stretch of the Indo-Myanmar border in Mizoram, has been actively engaged in curbing illegal activities along the border.
