UK: Nearly 1 Million Children Face Poverty Due to Housing Crisis
A report by the Institute for Public Policy Research reveals that nearly 1 million UK children face poverty or financial hardship due to rising rents, insufficient government housing support, and underinvestment in social housing, with the shortfall in Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates pushing 90,...
UK: Nearly 1 Million Children Face Poverty Due to Housing Crisis
A report by the Institute for Public Policy Research reveals that nearly 1 million UK children face poverty or financial hardship due to rising rents, insufficient government housing support, and underinvestment in social housing, with the shortfall in Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates pushing 90,...
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48% Bias Score
Scotland's Benefits Bill to Soar by £700 Million Under SNP Plan
Scotland's benefits bill could increase by £700 million due to the SNP's plan to scrap the two-child cap, starting in 2026-27, potentially attracting 'benefits tourists' and impacting migration within the UK, according to the Scottish Fiscal Commission.
Scotland's Benefits Bill to Soar by £700 Million Under SNP Plan
Scotland's benefits bill could increase by £700 million due to the SNP's plan to scrap the two-child cap, starting in 2026-27, potentially attracting 'benefits tourists' and impacting migration within the UK, according to the Scottish Fiscal Commission.
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56% Bias Score
Russia Boosts Social Support in 2025 with Wage Hikes and Benefit Expansions
Starting January 1st, 2025, Russia increases its minimum wage to ₽22,440, impacting 4.2 million workers and several social benefits; pensions for working pensioners will be indexed; benefits for spouses of deceased military personnel will expand; and tax deductions for children and GTO fitness progr...
Russia Boosts Social Support in 2025 with Wage Hikes and Benefit Expansions
Starting January 1st, 2025, Russia increases its minimum wage to ₽22,440, impacting 4.2 million workers and several social benefits; pensions for working pensioners will be indexed; benefits for spouses of deceased military personnel will expand; and tax deductions for children and GTO fitness progr...
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Spanish Unemployment Reaches 2.5 Million in November 2024
Over 2.5 million Spaniards were unemployed in November 2024; to receive benefits, individuals must have contributed for at least 360 days in the past six years, with benefit duration ranging from four months to two years based on contribution levels.
Spanish Unemployment Reaches 2.5 Million in November 2024
Over 2.5 million Spaniards were unemployed in November 2024; to receive benefits, individuals must have contributed for at least 360 days in the past six years, with benefit duration ranging from four months to two years based on contribution levels.
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20% Bias Score
Grimsby: Britain's Most Workless Town
Grimsby, UK, has been named Britain's most workless town, with 53 percent of adults on benefits and a life expectancy 12 years below the national average, highlighting a systemic welfare crisis costing taxpayers £48 billion annually.
Grimsby: Britain's Most Workless Town
Grimsby, UK, has been named Britain's most workless town, with 53 percent of adults on benefits and a life expectancy 12 years below the national average, highlighting a systemic welfare crisis costing taxpayers £48 billion annually.
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72% Bias Score
Social Security's Uncertain Future
Concerns about Social Security's financial future and its impact on American retirees are discussed. The article explores the program's projected revenue shortfall, the reliance on its benefits, and the uncertainty surrounding potential government action.
Social Security's Uncertain Future
Concerns about Social Security's financial future and its impact on American retirees are discussed. The article explores the program's projected revenue shortfall, the reliance on its benefits, and the uncertainty surrounding potential government action.
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36% Bias Score
Social Security's Solvency Shortened by Recent Legislation
The Social Security Administration's projected 2035 depletion date for its combined funds has been accelerated by six months due to recent legislation increasing benefits for nearly 3 million recipients without addressing funding, highlighting concerns about the program's long-term solvency and impa...
Social Security's Solvency Shortened by Recent Legislation
The Social Security Administration's projected 2035 depletion date for its combined funds has been accelerated by six months due to recent legislation increasing benefits for nearly 3 million recipients without addressing funding, highlighting concerns about the program's long-term solvency and impa...
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Understanding Social Security's Complex Benefit Rules
Social Security benefits are determined by a complex set of rules impacting eligibility, payout amounts, and timing, including ex-spousal benefits, survivor benefits starting at age 60, and considerations for those with additional government pensions.
Understanding Social Security's Complex Benefit Rules
Social Security benefits are determined by a complex set of rules impacting eligibility, payout amounts, and timing, including ex-spousal benefits, survivor benefits starting at age 60, and considerations for those with additional government pensions.
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36% Bias Score
UK Pensioner Winter Fuel Allowance Deadline Looms
The UK government's deadline for claiming the winter fuel allowance, worth up to £300 to help with energy bills, is December 21st, 2023. Eligibility is now limited to pensioners receiving pension credit or certain benefits, impacting approximately 10 million people due to July's rule changes. Applic...
UK Pensioner Winter Fuel Allowance Deadline Looms
The UK government's deadline for claiming the winter fuel allowance, worth up to £300 to help with energy bills, is December 21st, 2023. Eligibility is now limited to pensioners receiving pension credit or certain benefits, impacting approximately 10 million people due to July's rule changes. Applic...
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2025 Social Security COLA Set at 2.5%, Impacting Retiree Budgets
The Social Security Administration announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, significantly lower than the 8.7% increase in 2022, impacting millions of retirees and potentially increasing taxes on benefits for some.
2025 Social Security COLA Set at 2.5%, Impacting Retiree Budgets
The Social Security Administration announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, significantly lower than the 8.7% increase in 2022, impacting millions of retirees and potentially increasing taxes on benefits for some.
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52% Bias Score
UK to Cut Benefits for Young People Refusing Work
The UK government plans welfare reforms to tackle youth unemployment, offering training or work opportunities in exchange for maintaining benefits.
UK to Cut Benefits for Young People Refusing Work
The UK government plans welfare reforms to tackle youth unemployment, offering training or work opportunities in exchange for maintaining benefits.
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Canada Post Strike Disrupts Mail Delivery
Canada Post workers are on strike, disrupting mail delivery and causing significant economic disruption. Negotiations between the union and Canada Post are ongoing.
Canada Post Strike Disrupts Mail Delivery
Canada Post workers are on strike, disrupting mail delivery and causing significant economic disruption. Negotiations between the union and Canada Post are ongoing.
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36% Bias Score