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Brown Backs Starmer's U-turn on Winter Fuel Payments
Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown supports Labour leader Keir Starmer's decision to reverse plans to means-test winter fuel payments, suggesting that high-income earners could be excluded from the benefit to ensure fairness and address economic hardship among pensioners.
Brown Backs Starmer's U-turn on Winter Fuel Payments
Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown supports Labour leader Keir Starmer's decision to reverse plans to means-test winter fuel payments, suggesting that high-income earners could be excluded from the benefit to ensure fairness and address economic hardship among pensioners.
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48% Bias Score
Victorian Budget: $17.9B in Spending, 1,200+ Job Cuts
The Victorian 2025-26 budget, announced Tuesday, allocates $17.9 billion to health, education, and cost-of-living measures, funded by a GST windfall and $3.3 billion in public sector cost-cutting resulting in at least 1,200 job losses, with potentially 3,000 more to come.
Victorian Budget: $17.9B in Spending, 1,200+ Job Cuts
The Victorian 2025-26 budget, announced Tuesday, allocates $17.9 billion to health, education, and cost-of-living measures, funded by a GST windfall and $3.3 billion in public sector cost-cutting resulting in at least 1,200 job losses, with potentially 3,000 more to come.
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40% Bias Score
Portugal's Fragmented Politics Yield Another Inconclusive Election
Portugal's third election in three years yielded another likely minority government, mirroring the country's fragmented political landscape and its struggle to address issues such as housing, immigration, and the cost of living.
Portugal's Fragmented Politics Yield Another Inconclusive Election
Portugal's third election in three years yielded another likely minority government, mirroring the country's fragmented political landscape and its struggle to address issues such as housing, immigration, and the cost of living.
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44% Bias Score
Rising Costs Force Changes in British Music Festival Ticket Sales
Due to post-Brexit and post-pandemic cost increases, British music festivals are seeing a rise in ticket prices, forcing attendees to work extra jobs or use payment plans, leading to a 48% increase in installment plan usage in 2023/24 and a five-fold increase in early bird tickets.
Rising Costs Force Changes in British Music Festival Ticket Sales
Due to post-Brexit and post-pandemic cost increases, British music festivals are seeing a rise in ticket prices, forcing attendees to work extra jobs or use payment plans, leading to a 48% increase in installment plan usage in 2023/24 and a five-fold increase in early bird tickets.
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44% Bias Score
Australian Government Backs Above-Inflation Wage Hike for Low-Paid Workers
The Australian government submitted a proposal to the Fair Work Commission for a real wage increase above inflation for three million low-paid workers, starting July 1, generating conflict with employers who want a smaller rise.
Australian Government Backs Above-Inflation Wage Hike for Low-Paid Workers
The Australian government submitted a proposal to the Fair Work Commission for a real wage increase above inflation for three million low-paid workers, starting July 1, generating conflict with employers who want a smaller rise.
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40% Bias Score
Victoria to force cheaper energy deals for consumers
The Essential Services Commission in Victoria proposes new rules to force electricity and gas companies to offer better deals to customers on expensive plans, saving an estimated \$16.8 million for 135,000 customers and potentially millions more from eliminating the "loyalty tax" on older contracts.
Victoria to force cheaper energy deals for consumers
The Essential Services Commission in Victoria proposes new rules to force electricity and gas companies to offer better deals to customers on expensive plans, saving an estimated \$16.8 million for 135,000 customers and potentially millions more from eliminating the "loyalty tax" on older contracts.
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40% Bias Score
Victorian Budget: Cost-of-Living Relief Balanced Against Soaring Debt
Victoria's 2025/26 budget includes $2.3 billion in cost-of-living relief and $3.3 billion in public service cuts, while projecting a record $200 billion state debt by 2029.
Victorian Budget: Cost-of-Living Relief Balanced Against Soaring Debt
Victoria's 2025/26 budget includes $2.3 billion in cost-of-living relief and $3.3 billion in public service cuts, while projecting a record $200 billion state debt by 2029.
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60% Bias Score
Victoria's Budget: $1 Billion Surplus Cut to Fund Cost-of-Living Relief
The Victorian government will record a $600 million operating surplus in 2025-26, $1 billion less than forecast, to fund cost-of-living relief including free public transport for under-18s and free weekend transport for seniors, with no new taxes planned and several thousand public sector jobs to be...
Victoria's Budget: $1 Billion Surplus Cut to Fund Cost-of-Living Relief
The Victorian government will record a $600 million operating surplus in 2025-26, $1 billion less than forecast, to fund cost-of-living relief including free public transport for under-18s and free weekend transport for seniors, with no new taxes planned and several thousand public sector jobs to be...
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44% Bias Score
Soaring Costs of German Driver's Licenses Spark Calls for Reform
Obtaining a driver's license in Germany costs between €2,500 and €3,500, significantly more than in other EU countries due to a rigorous training program with high failure rates. This financial burden disproportionately affects young people and migrants.
Soaring Costs of German Driver's Licenses Spark Calls for Reform
Obtaining a driver's license in Germany costs between €2,500 and €3,500, significantly more than in other EU countries due to a rigorous training program with high failure rates. This financial burden disproportionately affects young people and migrants.
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60% Bias Score
Understanding Wealth in Ireland: Incomes, Costs, and Visa Opportunities
This article explores what constitutes wealth in Ireland, comparing average incomes and net worth to those in other countries and highlighting visa options for expats.
Understanding Wealth in Ireland: Incomes, Costs, and Visa Opportunities
This article explores what constitutes wealth in Ireland, comparing average incomes and net worth to those in other countries and highlighting visa options for expats.
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44% Bias Score
UK Savings Crisis: 10% of Adults Have No Savings
A new report by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority reveals that 10% of UK adults have no savings, while 21% have less than £1,000, leaving millions vulnerable to economic shocks and highlighting widespread financial insecurity.
UK Savings Crisis: 10% of Adults Have No Savings
A new report by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority reveals that 10% of UK adults have no savings, while 21% have less than £1,000, leaving millions vulnerable to economic shocks and highlighting widespread financial insecurity.
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44% Bias Score
Israelis Seek Lower Costs and Better Quality of Life in Greece
Driven by a 25-30% lower cost of living and cultural similarities, hundreds of Israeli families and professionals are relocating to Greece, particularly Athens, Thessaloniki, and Greek islands, leveraging opportunities in tech, tourism, and remote work, while navigating language and bureaucratic cha...
Israelis Seek Lower Costs and Better Quality of Life in Greece
Driven by a 25-30% lower cost of living and cultural similarities, hundreds of Israeli families and professionals are relocating to Greece, particularly Athens, Thessaloniki, and Greek islands, leveraging opportunities in tech, tourism, and remote work, while navigating language and bureaucratic cha...
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56% Bias Score
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