WWII Veteran's Frozen Pension Highlights UK Policy Injustice
A 100-year-old WWII veteran who moved to Canada in 2001 has had her UK state pension frozen, losing an estimated £60,000; despite a petition with over 130,000 signatures, Sir Keir Starmer refused a meeting, while a meeting with the pensions minister proved unproductive.
WWII Veteran's Frozen Pension Highlights UK Policy Injustice
A 100-year-old WWII veteran who moved to Canada in 2001 has had her UK state pension frozen, losing an estimated £60,000; despite a petition with over 130,000 signatures, Sir Keir Starmer refused a meeting, while a meeting with the pensions minister proved unproductive.
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48% Bias Score
Starmer Unveils Ambitious Plan to Boost Approval Ratings
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced an ambitious plan this week to improve NHS waiting lists, reduce crime, raise living standards, and enhance early years education by the next election, aiming to boost his falling approval ratings after a cabinet resignation and early policy missteps.
Starmer Unveils Ambitious Plan to Boost Approval Ratings
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced an ambitious plan this week to improve NHS waiting lists, reduce crime, raise living standards, and enhance early years education by the next election, aiming to boost his falling approval ratings after a cabinet resignation and early policy missteps.
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60% Bias Score
Australia Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia debates a potential ban on social media for children under 16 to combat cyberbullying and improve online safety, sparking controversy and discussion about its effectiveness and impact.
Australia Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia debates a potential ban on social media for children under 16 to combat cyberbullying and improve online safety, sparking controversy and discussion about its effectiveness and impact.
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48% Bias Score
Ford Job Cuts Spark Outrage in Germany
Ford's plan to cut 2900 jobs in Germany sparks outrage from labor unions and criticism from politicians, leading to calls for a change in the government's approach to the auto industry.
Ford Job Cuts Spark Outrage in Germany
Ford's plan to cut 2900 jobs in Germany sparks outrage from labor unions and criticism from politicians, leading to calls for a change in the government's approach to the auto industry.
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52% Bias Score
France's Healthcare Cost-Cutting Measures Face Backlash
The French government's new measures to curb healthcare spending, including reducing reimbursements for consultations and medications, spark criticism from various stakeholders who express concerns over the potential impact on healthcare access and affordability.
France's Healthcare Cost-Cutting Measures Face Backlash
The French government's new measures to curb healthcare spending, including reducing reimbursements for consultations and medications, spark criticism from various stakeholders who express concerns over the potential impact on healthcare access and affordability.
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40% Bias Score
Reducing Your Council Tax Bill
This article provides advice on how to reduce or challenge council tax bills in the UK, highlighting various discounts, exemptions, and the process of challenging property valuations.
Reducing Your Council Tax Bill
This article provides advice on how to reduce or challenge council tax bills in the UK, highlighting various discounts, exemptions, and the process of challenging property valuations.
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40% Bias Score
Spain Creates Public Housing Company to Combat High Rental Costs
The Spanish government announced a new public housing company built upon the existing public land entity (Sepes), aiming to increase housing supply and tackle high rental costs by collaborating with private construction firms and prioritizing social housing.
Spain Creates Public Housing Company to Combat High Rental Costs
The Spanish government announced a new public housing company built upon the existing public land entity (Sepes), aiming to increase housing supply and tackle high rental costs by collaborating with private construction firms and prioritizing social housing.
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36% Bias Score
France Strengthens Fight Against Violence Against Women
France announces new measures to combat violence against women, including expanding a system for filing complaints at hospitals and increasing funding for support programs.
France Strengthens Fight Against Violence Against Women
France announces new measures to combat violence against women, including expanding a system for filing complaints at hospitals and increasing funding for support programs.
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24% 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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48% Bias Score
Australia to Ban Under-16s from Social Media
Australia proposes a world-first law banning children under 16 from social media to protect them from harmful online content.
Australia to Ban Under-16s from Social Media
Australia proposes a world-first law banning children under 16 from social media to protect them from harmful online content.
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40% Bias Score
UK EV Prices Plummet: Buy Now or Wait?
UK electric vehicle (EV) prices plummet due to manufacturers' overstocking and government sales targets, creating a buyer's market with substantial discounts. The article explores whether to buy now or wait, considers running costs, and reviews specific EV models.
UK EV Prices Plummet: Buy Now or Wait?
UK electric vehicle (EV) prices plummet due to manufacturers' overstocking and government sales targets, creating a buyer's market with substantial discounts. The article explores whether to buy now or wait, considers running costs, and reviews specific EV models.
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48% Bias Score
UK Announces Major Police Reform Plan
The UK government announces major police reforms aimed at restoring public confidence, including increased funding and a new oversight unit.
UK Announces Major Police Reform Plan
The UK government announces major police reforms aimed at restoring public confidence, including increased funding and a new oversight unit.
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40% Bias Score