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Social Security Delays Amidst Staff Cuts and System Failures
Thousands of Americans face unprecedented delays in accessing Social Security benefits due to staff shortages, system failures, and increased demand at the Social Security Administration's 1,200 field offices, impacting millions of retirees and disabled individuals.
Social Security Delays Amidst Staff Cuts and System Failures
Thousands of Americans face unprecedented delays in accessing Social Security benefits due to staff shortages, system failures, and increased demand at the Social Security Administration's 1,200 field offices, impacting millions of retirees and disabled individuals.
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60% Bias Score
UK Welfare Cuts to Leave 3.2 Million Households Worse Off
The UK government's welfare cuts, detailed in a new impact assessment, will leave 3.2 million households worse off by an average of £1,720 annually, pushing 250,000 people into poverty, sparking outrage among Labour MPs who threaten to rebel against the changes expected to be voted on in May.
UK Welfare Cuts to Leave 3.2 Million Households Worse Off
The UK government's welfare cuts, detailed in a new impact assessment, will leave 3.2 million households worse off by an average of £1,720 annually, pushing 250,000 people into poverty, sparking outrage among Labour MPs who threaten to rebel against the changes expected to be voted on in May.
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48% Bias Score
Social Security to Require In-Person Identity Verification, Causing Potential Delays
To combat fraud, the Social Security Administration will require in-person identity verification for benefit applications starting March 31st and will prohibit changing bank information by phone starting March 29th, potentially overwhelming offices and delaying benefit payments for millions.
Social Security to Require In-Person Identity Verification, Causing Potential Delays
To combat fraud, the Social Security Administration will require in-person identity verification for benefit applications starting March 31st and will prohibit changing bank information by phone starting March 29th, potentially overwhelming offices and delaying benefit payments for millions.
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52% Bias Score
UK Welfare Reform Aims to Curb Soaring Benefit Costs
Britain's long-term sickness and disability benefit claims have more than doubled in 40 years, costing £66 billion annually and projected to reach £100 billion by 2030, prompting welfare reforms to reduce costs and boost employment, despite internal political opposition.
UK Welfare Reform Aims to Curb Soaring Benefit Costs
Britain's long-term sickness and disability benefit claims have more than doubled in 40 years, costing £66 billion annually and projected to reach £100 billion by 2030, prompting welfare reforms to reduce costs and boost employment, despite internal political opposition.
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56% Bias Score
UK Government Could Save £1bn by Supporting Ill Workers, Report Finds
A report reveals that improving support for UK workers with health conditions could save the government over £1bn, as the number of days lost to work-related ill health has soared by a third since 2010, costing the economy over £400m a week; the government is expected to publish welfare reform plans...
UK Government Could Save £1bn by Supporting Ill Workers, Report Finds
A report reveals that improving support for UK workers with health conditions could save the government over £1bn, as the number of days lost to work-related ill health has soared by a third since 2010, costing the economy over £400m a week; the government is expected to publish welfare reform plans...
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44% Bias Score
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
SSA Revises In-Person Identity Verification Policy for Benefit Applicants
The Social Security Administration revised its policy requiring in-person identity verification for benefit applicants, exempting Medicare, disability, and supplemental income applicants unable to use the online system and delaying implementation to April 14th, addressing concerns from advocates and...
SSA Revises In-Person Identity Verification Policy for Benefit Applicants
The Social Security Administration revised its policy requiring in-person identity verification for benefit applicants, exempting Medicare, disability, and supplemental income applicants unable to use the online system and delaying implementation to April 14th, addressing concerns from advocates and...
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48% Bias Score
Labour Welfare Cuts to Push 250,000 into Poverty
Labour's welfare cuts will push 250,000 people into relative poverty by 2029/30, including 50,000 children, according to the government's own assessment; Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced further cuts to Universal Credit and disability benefits, despite criticism from charities and Labour MPs.
Labour Welfare Cuts to Push 250,000 into Poverty
Labour's welfare cuts will push 250,000 people into relative poverty by 2029/30, including 50,000 children, according to the government's own assessment; Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced further cuts to Universal Credit and disability benefits, despite criticism from charities and Labour MPs.
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60% Bias Score
UK Government to Cut \£5-6 Billion from Benefits Bill
The UK government plans to cut its \£5-6 billion benefits bill by reforming PIP and Universal Credit, aiming to incentivize work while supporting those genuinely in need, although concerns exist about its impact on vulnerable individuals.
UK Government to Cut \£5-6 Billion from Benefits Bill
The UK government plans to cut its \£5-6 billion benefits bill by reforming PIP and Universal Credit, aiming to incentivize work while supporting those genuinely in need, although concerns exist about its impact on vulnerable individuals.
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40% Bias Score
New Israeli Reservist Benefits Plan Faces Criticism for Neglecting Non-Combat Soldiers and Family Needs
Israel's Defense and Finance Ministries announced a NIS three billion benefits plan for reservists, including tax breaks and a digital wallet, but some reservists' families feel the financial aid does not fully compensate for their absence during long deployments, especially those with young childre...
New Israeli Reservist Benefits Plan Faces Criticism for Neglecting Non-Combat Soldiers and Family Needs
Israel's Defense and Finance Ministries announced a NIS three billion benefits plan for reservists, including tax breaks and a digital wallet, but some reservists' families feel the financial aid does not fully compensate for their absence during long deployments, especially those with young childre...
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44% Bias Score
UK Parliament Approves £6.9 Billion State Pension Increase
The UK Parliament approved a £6.9 billion increase in state pension and benefit spending starting April 2025, raising the basic state pension to £176.45 per week and the full new state pension to £230.25 per week due to the 'triple lock' system, despite internal Tory debate on its long-term sustaina...
UK Parliament Approves £6.9 Billion State Pension Increase
The UK Parliament approved a £6.9 billion increase in state pension and benefit spending starting April 2025, raising the basic state pension to £176.45 per week and the full new state pension to £230.25 per week due to the 'triple lock' system, despite internal Tory debate on its long-term sustaina...
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48% 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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52% Bias Score
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