Brent crude's position as the accepted benchmark for pricing most of the world's oil is coming under fire, as experts in the oil market say the blend doesn't reflect true global supply and demand.

WSJ: Brent Benchmark Is Skewed by Crude Measure

The Fostering Network's recommended minimum allowances, published annually, are widely accepted as the benchmark for necessary expenses incurred as a result of fostering.

BBC: Cash crisis has left Wales short of 700 foster families