Universal Credit policy expanded
The government’s flagship welfare policy, Universal Credit, is set to be introduced in 90 jobcentres across north-west England, the work and pensions secretary says. BBC News – Business
Craig Taylor
Welfare cap ‘could be breached’
The government is at risk of breaching its self-imposed limit on welfare spending due to the rising costs of the main sickness benefit, leaked documents say. BBC News – UK
Deadly floods hit eastern Bulgaria
At least 10 people are killed and several are missing after torrential rain and heavy floods hit the Bulgarian Black Sea city of Varna. BBC News – Europe
Mass grave found in eastern Mexico
Mexican officials discover a mass grave with more than 30 bodies in the eastern state of Veracruz, where rival drug gangs have been fighting. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
‘Abuses’ by Kurdish rulers in Syria
Human Rights Watch says Kurdish authorities ruling parts of northern Syria have committed rights abuses including arbitrary arrests and beatings. BBC News – Middle East
US imposes sanctions on Uganda
The White House announces visa restrictions and other measures on Uganda for anti-gay laws it says are “counter to universal human rights”. BBC News – Africa