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Israel's Inadequate Response to Post-War Economic Crisis Criticized
A State Comptroller report criticizes the Israeli government's insufficient response to the economic fallout from the October 2023 war, citing inadequate compensation, a lack of standardized business size definitions hindering aid distribution, and significant job losses peaking at 765,000 in Octobe...
Israel's Inadequate Response to Post-War Economic Crisis Criticized
A State Comptroller report criticizes the Israeli government's insufficient response to the economic fallout from the October 2023 war, citing inadequate compensation, a lack of standardized business size definitions hindering aid distribution, and significant job losses peaking at 765,000 in Octobe...
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48% Bias Score
Norway to Compensate Alexander Kielland Disaster Victims
After a close 53-51 vote in Norway's parliament, survivors and families of the 1980 Alexander Kielland oil rig disaster—which killed over 120 people, including 22 Britons—will receive compensation from the Norwegian state, addressing decades of campaigning and highlighting past failures in supportin...
Norway to Compensate Alexander Kielland Disaster Victims
After a close 53-51 vote in Norway's parliament, survivors and families of the 1980 Alexander Kielland oil rig disaster—which killed over 120 people, including 22 Britons—will receive compensation from the Norwegian state, addressing decades of campaigning and highlighting past failures in supportin...
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32% Bias Score
Retired Police Officer Awarded £20,000 for Wrongful Arrest Over Misinterpreted Tweet
Retired Kent Police officer Julian Foulkes received £20,000 in compensation after being wrongly arrested in November 2023 for a tweet that was misinterpreted as anti-Semitic; Kent Police apologized and removed the caution from his record.
Retired Police Officer Awarded £20,000 for Wrongful Arrest Over Misinterpreted Tweet
Retired Kent Police officer Julian Foulkes received £20,000 in compensation after being wrongly arrested in November 2023 for a tweet that was misinterpreted as anti-Semitic; Kent Police apologized and removed the caution from his record.
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44% Bias Score
UK Government Faces Backlash Over Sodium Valproate Scandal
Karen Buck's four children developed severe disabilities after she was prescribed the epilepsy drug sodium valproate during pregnancy without being warned of the risks; her severely disabled daughter Bridget is now 27 and requires 24/7 care, and the UK government's inaction on compensation for affec...
UK Government Faces Backlash Over Sodium Valproate Scandal
Karen Buck's four children developed severe disabilities after she was prescribed the epilepsy drug sodium valproate during pregnancy without being warned of the risks; her severely disabled daughter Bridget is now 27 and requires 24/7 care, and the UK government's inaction on compensation for affec...
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64% Bias Score
£1 Billion at Risk in UK Car Loan Data Deletion Scandal
UK consumers risk losing £1 billion in compensation due to deleted data on inflated car loans, following an FCA investigation into unlawful commission arrangements; a Supreme Court ruling is awaited, potentially triggering a massive redress scheme.
£1 Billion at Risk in UK Car Loan Data Deletion Scandal
UK consumers risk losing £1 billion in compensation due to deleted data on inflated car loans, following an FCA investigation into unlawful commission arrangements; a Supreme Court ruling is awaited, potentially triggering a massive redress scheme.
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48% Bias Score
EU Reform Could Reduce Flight Delay Compensation
The EU is considering a reform that would significantly increase the minimum delay threshold for flight compensation, potentially leaving 80 percent of affected passengers without compensation, prompting opposition from consumer advocates and the German government.
EU Reform Could Reduce Flight Delay Compensation
The EU is considering a reform that would significantly increase the minimum delay threshold for flight compensation, potentially leaving 80 percent of affected passengers without compensation, prompting opposition from consumer advocates and the German government.
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44% Bias Score
EU Approves Airline Carry-on Baggage Fees, Enhanced Passenger Rights
EU Transport Ministers approved a proposal allowing airlines to charge for carry-on luggage, increasing passenger compensation for delays, and requiring airlines to provide amenities during disruptions; however, consumer groups oppose the changes, citing reduced passenger rights.
EU Approves Airline Carry-on Baggage Fees, Enhanced Passenger Rights
EU Transport Ministers approved a proposal allowing airlines to charge for carry-on luggage, increasing passenger compensation for delays, and requiring airlines to provide amenities during disruptions; however, consumer groups oppose the changes, citing reduced passenger rights.
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40% Bias Score
EU Air Passenger Rights Reform: Dispute Over Delay Compensation Threshold
EU transport ministers will vote Thursday on changing air passenger rights, focusing on the delay threshold triggering compensation; Germany opposes extending it beyond three hours, while airlines and a passenger poll suggest five hours, causing concern among consumer advocates about the impact on p...
EU Air Passenger Rights Reform: Dispute Over Delay Compensation Threshold
EU transport ministers will vote Thursday on changing air passenger rights, focusing on the delay threshold triggering compensation; Germany opposes extending it beyond three hours, while airlines and a passenger poll suggest five hours, causing concern among consumer advocates about the impact on p...
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36% Bias Score
Employee Loyalty vs. Salary: Inflation Drives Wage Demands
Kat Wang, a Sydney office manager, received a 10 percent pay raise after 14 years with her previous employer, where her requests for pay increases were repeatedly denied, highlighting a growing trend of employees prioritizing higher salaries over loyalty due to inflation and increased workloads.
Employee Loyalty vs. Salary: Inflation Drives Wage Demands
Kat Wang, a Sydney office manager, received a 10 percent pay raise after 14 years with her previous employer, where her requests for pay increases were repeatedly denied, highlighting a growing trend of employees prioritizing higher salaries over loyalty due to inflation and increased workloads.
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44% Bias Score
£70 Million in Payouts Ordered for Forced Energy Meter Fittings
Ofgem is ordering £70 million in payouts to tens of thousands of UK energy customers after an investigation into the forced fitting of prepayment meters by eight energy suppliers between January 2022 and January 2023, with individual payouts reaching £1,000.
£70 Million in Payouts Ordered for Forced Energy Meter Fittings
Ofgem is ordering £70 million in payouts to tens of thousands of UK energy customers after an investigation into the forced fitting of prepayment meters by eight energy suppliers between January 2022 and January 2023, with individual payouts reaching £1,000.
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40% Bias Score
Post Office Scandal Compensation Scheme Faces Criticism for Insufficient Payments and Slow Process
The UK government's compensation scheme for over 900 wrongly prosecuted subpostmasters due to the faulty Horizon IT system is criticized by Sir Alan Bates for providing insufficient compensation, legalistic procedures, and slow payouts; as of January, £128 million has been paid under the scheme, but...
Post Office Scandal Compensation Scheme Faces Criticism for Insufficient Payments and Slow Process
The UK government's compensation scheme for over 900 wrongly prosecuted subpostmasters due to the faulty Horizon IT system is criticized by Sir Alan Bates for providing insufficient compensation, legalistic procedures, and slow payouts; as of January, £128 million has been paid under the scheme, but...
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44% Bias Score
EU Proposes Raising Flight Delay Compensation Threshold
The European Commission proposes raising the minimum flight delay for passenger compensation from three hours to five to twelve hours, depending on the flight distance, potentially eliminating 80 percent of current claims, prompting opposition from consumer advocates and the German Justice Minister.
EU Proposes Raising Flight Delay Compensation Threshold
The European Commission proposes raising the minimum flight delay for passenger compensation from three hours to five to twelve hours, depending on the flight distance, potentially eliminating 80 percent of current claims, prompting opposition from consumer advocates and the German Justice Minister.
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44% Bias Score
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