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£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
UK Government Faces Backlash Over Slow Compensation for Contaminated Blood Victims
One year after a report on the contaminated blood scandal—the worst treatment disaster in NHS history—only 100 of more than 30,000 infected victims have received compensation, despite government promises of swift action and the deaths of approximately 3,000 people.
UK Government Faces Backlash Over Slow Compensation for Contaminated Blood Victims
One year after a report on the contaminated blood scandal—the worst treatment disaster in NHS history—only 100 of more than 30,000 infected victims have received compensation, despite government promises of swift action and the deaths of approximately 3,000 people.
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52% Bias Score
Nurse Awarded £88,693 After Chisel Falls From Roof
A nurse in Scotland was awarded £88,693 in compensation after being struck on the head by a 4kg chisel that fell 9 meters from a roof during a Renfrewshire Council work project in October 2021, resulting in debilitating injuries.
Nurse Awarded £88,693 After Chisel Falls From Roof
A nurse in Scotland was awarded £88,693 in compensation after being struck on the head by a 4kg chisel that fell 9 meters from a roof during a Renfrewshire Council work project in October 2021, resulting in debilitating injuries.
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28% Bias Score
Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for 38 Years Awarded £1 Million Compensation
After 38 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, Peter Sullivan was exonerated this week, having been denied parole three months prior due to his steadfast refusal to admit guilt; he is now eligible for £1 million in compensation.
Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for 38 Years Awarded £1 Million Compensation
After 38 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, Peter Sullivan was exonerated this week, having been denied parole three months prior due to his steadfast refusal to admit guilt; he is now eligible for £1 million in compensation.
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52% 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
Controversial Settlement Follows Fatal ATV Accident in Istanbul
In Istanbul's Eyüpsultan district, a 17-year-old's negligent driving of an ATV caused the death of a 29-year-old, leading to a controversial settlement viewed by some as 'blood money', despite being legal under Turkish law, while the criminal case proceeds.
Controversial Settlement Follows Fatal ATV Accident in Istanbul
In Istanbul's Eyüpsultan district, a 17-year-old's negligent driving of an ATV caused the death of a 29-year-old, leading to a controversial settlement viewed by some as 'blood money', despite being legal under Turkish law, while the criminal case proceeds.
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72% Bias Score
Greek Construction Bonus Ruling Appealed to ECtHR
Greek construction firms and owners are appealing a Supreme Court ruling that deemed New Building Code bonuses unconstitutional to the European Court of Human Rights, questioning liability for resulting damages, while the responsible government officials remain unaccountable.
Greek Construction Bonus Ruling Appealed to ECtHR
Greek construction firms and owners are appealing a Supreme Court ruling that deemed New Building Code bonuses unconstitutional to the European Court of Human Rights, questioning liability for resulting damages, while the responsible government officials remain unaccountable.
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40% Bias Score
UK Rail Regulator to Increase Compensation for Disabled Passengers
The UK's Office of Rail and Road (ORR) will allow higher compensation for disabled passengers who did not receive pre-booked train assistance after a court awarded £1,200 to one passenger, highlighting widespread issues with assistance failures, impacting 5% of passengers using the service in 2023-2...
UK Rail Regulator to Increase Compensation for Disabled Passengers
The UK's Office of Rail and Road (ORR) will allow higher compensation for disabled passengers who did not receive pre-booked train assistance after a court awarded £1,200 to one passenger, highlighting widespread issues with assistance failures, impacting 5% of passengers using the service in 2023-2...
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36% Bias Score
RD4U: €1 Billion in Damage Claims Filed, Compensation Mechanism Under Development
The International Registry of Damages (RD4U) has received over 27,500 claims totaling approximately €1 billion in reported damages, primarily for housing destruction, with a compensation mechanism under development, aiming for payouts within 1-5 years, funded potentially by frozen Russian assets.
RD4U: €1 Billion in Damage Claims Filed, Compensation Mechanism Under Development
The International Registry of Damages (RD4U) has received over 27,500 claims totaling approximately €1 billion in reported damages, primarily for housing destruction, with a compensation mechanism under development, aiming for payouts within 1-5 years, funded potentially by frozen Russian assets.
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32% Bias Score
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