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Awareness drive launched as thousands yet to claim pension credit after Winter Fuel Payment changes - Sky News

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  1. Awareness drive launched as thousands yet to claim pension credit after Winter Fuel Payment changes  Sky News
  2. Ministers launch pension credit campaign after restricting winter fuel payments  The Guardian
  3. Will spending cuts end Scotland's 'free for all' policies?  BBC
  4. Labour’s winter fuel savings to be wiped out by £4bn benefits bill  The Telegraph
  5. Reeves risks a grey backlash over winter fuel grab  The Spectator

Wall St ends higher, extending rally ahead of Jackson Hole

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

U.S. stocks advanced on Monday, extended by gains in the tech-heavy Nasdaq. Investors looked ahead to the Democratic National Convention and the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. Expectations grew for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September, boosting market confidence. Nvidia and Microsoft shares contributed significantly to the positive momentum.

Wandering Sariska tiger stays put in Haryana forest, cam spots it for first time in Rewari

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Sariska tiger ST-2303 was spotted in Haryana's Jhabua forest for the first time since migrating from Rajasthan. The three-year-old male tiger, seeking new territory, was photographed early Monday. Officials have alerted local villagers and are monitoring the situation to avoid any conflict. This is the tiger's second visit to Rewari this year.

Kamala Harris super PAC founder says public polls are too optimistic

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Chauncey McLean, president of Future Forward, the main outside spending group backing Kamala Harris' presidential bid, revealed that their internal polling shows a much closer race than public polls suggest. Speaking at an event hosted by the University of Chicago Institute of Politics on Monday, McLean highlighted this concern.

Greek doctors flocking to Cyprus to work in Gesy

Cyprus Mail 

Faced with ever-increasing discouragement at home, Greek doctors are seeking work in Cyprus, and according to a press report this weekend flooding Gesy. Understaffing, poor infrastructure and low wages are among reasons pushing Greek doctors to make the move to Cyprus. Greek Sunday newspaper To Vima said the salary for doctors in the health service […]

PM calls for strict vetting

BangkokPost.com 

Thorough background checks will be conducted on candidates for cabinet posts to ensure they meet requirements stipulated by law and avoid any legal wrangling that could land the new government in trouble, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.

Stocks in news: IndusInd Bank, Zomato, Saraswati Saree Depot, HCL Tech, Poly Medicure

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The benchmark indices saw a flat closing on Monday with investors waiting for more triggers. Key focus areas were IndusInd Bank's RBI nod for a mutual fund business, Saraswati Saree Depot's 30% premium debut, and movements in Zomato, Poly Medicure, Motilal Oswal, Hi-Tech Pipes, Sapphire Foods, and HCL Tech shares.