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£50bn NHS Cost from Poverty-Driven Health Inequalities
The UK's NHS faces a £50bn annual cost due to health inequalities linked to poverty, impacting hospital admissions, A&E visits, and mental health services, demanding systemic change to prevent further strain.
£50bn NHS Cost from Poverty-Driven Health Inequalities
The UK's NHS faces a £50bn annual cost due to health inequalities linked to poverty, impacting hospital admissions, A&E visits, and mental health services, demanding systemic change to prevent further strain.
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52% Bias Score
Revised UK Welfare Cuts Still to Push 150,000 into Poverty
The UK government's revised welfare cuts, while less severe than initially planned, will still push an estimated 150,000 people into poverty by the end of the decade, according to their own analysis, despite concessions on Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Universal Credit health top-ups foll...
Revised UK Welfare Cuts Still to Push 150,000 into Poverty
The UK government's revised welfare cuts, while less severe than initially planned, will still push an estimated 150,000 people into poverty by the end of the decade, according to their own analysis, despite concessions on Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Universal Credit health top-ups foll...
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48% Bias Score
Former World Leaders Warn of Looming Inequality Crisis
Forty former world leaders warn of a looming inequality crisis, urging a new economic coalition to address poverty, environmental issues, and the potential emergence of the world's first trillionaires while nearly half of humanity lives in poverty; the letter specifically calls for debt relief and i...
Former World Leaders Warn of Looming Inequality Crisis
Forty former world leaders warn of a looming inequality crisis, urging a new economic coalition to address poverty, environmental issues, and the potential emergence of the world's first trillionaires while nearly half of humanity lives in poverty; the letter specifically calls for debt relief and i...
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64% Bias Score
Labour MPs Launch Major Bid to Block UK Welfare Reform
At least 80 Labour MPs are backing an amendment to block the UK government's welfare reform bill, which aims to save £5bn annually by cutting disability and sickness benefits by 2030, citing concerns about increased poverty and inadequate impact assessments; a vote is scheduled for July 1st.
Labour MPs Launch Major Bid to Block UK Welfare Reform
At least 80 Labour MPs are backing an amendment to block the UK government's welfare reform bill, which aims to save £5bn annually by cutting disability and sickness benefits by 2030, citing concerns about increased poverty and inadequate impact assessments; a vote is scheduled for July 1st.
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40% Bias Score
Cape Town Gang Violence: Apartheid's Legacy of Death
In Cape Town, South Africa, gang violence stemming from apartheid's legacy claims innocent lives, exemplified by four-year-old Davin Africa and his sister, highlighting the state's failure to address deep-rooted issues despite initiatives like a special police unit and army deployment.
Cape Town Gang Violence: Apartheid's Legacy of Death
In Cape Town, South Africa, gang violence stemming from apartheid's legacy claims innocent lives, exemplified by four-year-old Davin Africa and his sister, highlighting the state's failure to address deep-rooted issues despite initiatives like a special police unit and army deployment.
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40% Bias Score
European Complaint Challenges Spain's Minimum Vital Income Law
A complaint filed with the European Committee of Social Rights alleges Spain's Minimum Vital Income (IMV) law violates the European Social Charter by failing to reach all those in need, citing issues such as compatibility with other income sources, inconsistent regional application, and inadequate a...
European Complaint Challenges Spain's Minimum Vital Income Law
A complaint filed with the European Committee of Social Rights alleges Spain's Minimum Vital Income (IMV) law violates the European Social Charter by failing to reach all those in need, citing issues such as compatibility with other income sources, inconsistent regional application, and inadequate a...
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52% Bias Score
Seville Conference Tackles Shrinking Development Aid Amidst U.S. Absence
The UN's Financing for Development conference in Seville, Spain, aims to mobilize trillions to combat poverty amid reduced U.S. aid and global economic slowdown, featuring the Sevilla Platform for Action with over 130 initiatives to improve resource mobilization and debt management for developing na...
Seville Conference Tackles Shrinking Development Aid Amidst U.S. Absence
The UN's Financing for Development conference in Seville, Spain, aims to mobilize trillions to combat poverty amid reduced U.S. aid and global economic slowdown, featuring the Sevilla Platform for Action with over 130 initiatives to improve resource mobilization and debt management for developing na...
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44% Bias Score
Kirchner's Imprisonment Highlights Deep-Seated Issues in Buenos Aires' Constitución
Former Argentinan president Cristina Kirchner started a six-year prison sentence in Buenos Aires' Constitución neighborhood on June 17th, 2024, amidst pre-existing issues of drug abuse, prostitution, and high crime rates impacting residents' lives and property values.
Kirchner's Imprisonment Highlights Deep-Seated Issues in Buenos Aires' Constitución
Former Argentinan president Cristina Kirchner started a six-year prison sentence in Buenos Aires' Constitución neighborhood on June 17th, 2024, amidst pre-existing issues of drug abuse, prostitution, and high crime rates impacting residents' lives and property values.
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60% Bias Score
UK Welfare Reforms Projected to Increase Poverty by 250,000-400,000
The UK government's welfare reforms are projected to increase relative poverty by 250,000 by 2030, but estimates vary from 300,000 to 400,000 depending on the methodology used, impacting 50,000 children.
UK Welfare Reforms Projected to Increase Poverty by 250,000-400,000
The UK government's welfare reforms are projected to increase relative poverty by 250,000 by 2030, but estimates vary from 300,000 to 400,000 depending on the methodology used, impacting 50,000 children.
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44% Bias Score
African Debt Crisis: Healthcare and Education Funding Outweighed by Debt Repayment
African nations face a severe debt crisis, allocating €76 billion to debt servicing—more than spending on health, nutrition, and education—despite widespread hunger and poverty; this echoes a past crisis, highlighting the need for comprehensive debt relief and innovative solutions.
African Debt Crisis: Healthcare and Education Funding Outweighed by Debt Repayment
African nations face a severe debt crisis, allocating €76 billion to debt servicing—more than spending on health, nutrition, and education—despite widespread hunger and poverty; this echoes a past crisis, highlighting the need for comprehensive debt relief and innovative solutions.
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60% Bias Score
UK Government Announces £5 Billion Welfare Cuts Amidst MP Opposition
The UK government will publish plans today to cut £5 billion from the welfare budget, impacting over 3 million households, including 800,000 PIP recipients who face benefit reductions averaging £4,500 annually and over 2 million Universal Credit claimants; the government claims new protections are i...
UK Government Announces £5 Billion Welfare Cuts Amidst MP Opposition
The UK government will publish plans today to cut £5 billion from the welfare budget, impacting over 3 million households, including 800,000 PIP recipients who face benefit reductions averaging £4,500 annually and over 2 million Universal Credit claimants; the government claims new protections are i...
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52% Bias Score
NYC Shelter Closures Threaten 35,000 Immigrant Families
Over 35,000 families with children live in NYC immigrant shelters; 13 shelters will close by June 2025, leaving many without housing; most lack work permits, hindering employment and perpetuating dependence on shelters.
NYC Shelter Closures Threaten 35,000 Immigrant Families
Over 35,000 families with children live in NYC immigrant shelters; 13 shelters will close by June 2025, leaving many without housing; most lack work permits, hindering employment and perpetuating dependence on shelters.
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52% Bias Score
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