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UK Households Face Crushing Bill Increases Amidst Welfare Cuts
Rising energy bills (£1,849 annually), council tax increases (up to 9.99% in some areas), and welfare cuts will push an additional 250,000 people into poverty, disproportionately impacting low-income households and exacerbating the UK cost of living crisis.
UK Households Face Crushing Bill Increases Amidst Welfare Cuts
Rising energy bills (£1,849 annually), council tax increases (up to 9.99% in some areas), and welfare cuts will push an additional 250,000 people into poverty, disproportionately impacting low-income households and exacerbating the UK cost of living crisis.
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52% Bias Score
Brazilian Mother Attempts to Sell Newborn for Baking Lessons
In Goiânia, Brazil, police rescued a 27-day-old baby from an alleged human trafficking scheme involving its mother, who planned to use the money from the sale for rent and baking lessons; three others were arrested.
Brazilian Mother Attempts to Sell Newborn for Baking Lessons
In Goiânia, Brazil, police rescued a 27-day-old baby from an alleged human trafficking scheme involving its mother, who planned to use the money from the sale for rent and baking lessons; three others were arrested.
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60% Bias Score
Contrasting Reports on Poverty in Argentina
Argentina's INDEC reported a significant drop in poverty during the second half of 2024; however, this is countered by widespread reports of increased indigence and unemployment, creating a complex picture of the country's economic reality.
Contrasting Reports on Poverty in Argentina
Argentina's INDEC reported a significant drop in poverty during the second half of 2024; however, this is countered by widespread reports of increased indigence and unemployment, creating a complex picture of the country's economic reality.
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44% Bias Score
UK Welfare Cuts to Leave 150,000 Carers Without Benefits
The UK government's plan to cut welfare benefits will leave 150,000 unpaid carers without their weekly allowance, saving £500 million by 2030, sparking a furious backlash from opposition parties and some within the Labour party itself, due to the plan's impact on vulnerable individuals and families.
UK Welfare Cuts to Leave 150,000 Carers Without Benefits
The UK government's plan to cut welfare benefits will leave 150,000 unpaid carers without their weekly allowance, saving £500 million by 2030, sparking a furious backlash from opposition parties and some within the Labour party itself, due to the plan's impact on vulnerable individuals and families.
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72% Bias Score
Labour Welfare Cuts to Push 250,000 into Poverty
Labour's welfare cuts will push 250,000 people into relative poverty by 2029/30, including 50,000 children, according to the government's own assessment; Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced further cuts to Universal Credit and disability benefits, despite criticism from charities and Labour MPs.
Labour Welfare Cuts to Push 250,000 into Poverty
Labour's welfare cuts will push 250,000 people into relative poverty by 2029/30, including 50,000 children, according to the government's own assessment; Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced further cuts to Universal Credit and disability benefits, despite criticism from charities and Labour MPs.
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60% Bias Score
UK Welfare Cuts to Leave 3.2 Million Households Worse Off
The UK government's welfare cuts, detailed in a new impact assessment, will leave 3.2 million households worse off by an average of £1,720 annually, pushing 250,000 people into poverty, sparking outrage among Labour MPs who threaten to rebel against the changes expected to be voted on in May.
UK Welfare Cuts to Leave 3.2 Million Households Worse Off
The UK government's welfare cuts, detailed in a new impact assessment, will leave 3.2 million households worse off by an average of £1,720 annually, pushing 250,000 people into poverty, sparking outrage among Labour MPs who threaten to rebel against the changes expected to be voted on in May.
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48% Bias Score
UK Households Face "Awful April" as Essential Bills Soar
A combination of rising water bills (by £10 per month on average in England and Wales), energy prices (£111 annual increase), and council tax (up to 9.5% increase) is severely impacting low-income families in the UK, particularly single parents, many of whom are already struggling to meet basic need...
UK Households Face "Awful April" as Essential Bills Soar
A combination of rising water bills (by £10 per month on average in England and Wales), energy prices (£111 annual increase), and council tax (up to 9.5% increase) is severely impacting low-income families in the UK, particularly single parents, many of whom are already struggling to meet basic need...
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44% Bias Score
Record Number of Evictions in France Amidst Inflation Crisis
A surge in evictions in France has left 24,000 households homeless in 2024, double the number from ten years prior, largely due to inflation and the accelerated eviction procedures of the 2023 Kasbarian-Bergé law. The Fondation Abbé-Pierre is calling for preventative measures and increased financial...
Record Number of Evictions in France Amidst Inflation Crisis
A surge in evictions in France has left 24,000 households homeless in 2024, double the number from ten years prior, largely due to inflation and the accelerated eviction procedures of the 2023 Kasbarian-Bergé law. The Fondation Abbé-Pierre is calling for preventative measures and increased financial...
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56% Bias Score
Knesset to Hold Extended Session to Pass Key Bills Before Passover Recess
The Knesset is holding an extended session starting Monday at 9:00 a.m. to pass several bills before the Passover recess, including proposals for a new airport near Nevatim Air Base, a National Poverty Directorate, and increased oversight of the Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN).
Knesset to Hold Extended Session to Pass Key Bills Before Passover Recess
The Knesset is holding an extended session starting Monday at 9:00 a.m. to pass several bills before the Passover recess, including proposals for a new airport near Nevatim Air Base, a National Poverty Directorate, and increased oversight of the Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN).
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28% Bias Score
UK Government Faces £14 Billion Budget Deficit, Weighing Tax Hikes and Welfare Cuts
Facing a £14 billion budget shortfall, the UK government may need to increase taxes on pensioners and wealthier individuals, or implement further welfare reforms, due to insufficient impact of previous changes and global economic uncertainty.
UK Government Faces £14 Billion Budget Deficit, Weighing Tax Hikes and Welfare Cuts
Facing a £14 billion budget shortfall, the UK government may need to increase taxes on pensioners and wealthier individuals, or implement further welfare reforms, due to insufficient impact of previous changes and global economic uncertainty.
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56% Bias Score
Western Australia's Indigenous Child Removal Crisis
A Human Rights Watch report reveals that 33 Aboriginal parents in Western Australia had 113 children removed due to factors like homelessness, domestic violence, and poverty, highlighting systemic failures and the urgent need for comprehensive support.
Western Australia's Indigenous Child Removal Crisis
A Human Rights Watch report reveals that 33 Aboriginal parents in Western Australia had 113 children removed due to factors like homelessness, domestic violence, and poverty, highlighting systemic failures and the urgent need for comprehensive support.
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40% Bias Score
UK Chancellor Announces £4.8 Billion in Welfare Cuts Amidst Economic Uncertainty
In her spring statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced £4.8 billion in welfare cuts impacting three million households, aiming to stabilize the UK's public finances but sparking criticism and a potential backbench rebellion within the Labour party due to concerns about increased poverty.
UK Chancellor Announces £4.8 Billion in Welfare Cuts Amidst Economic Uncertainty
In her spring statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced £4.8 billion in welfare cuts impacting three million households, aiming to stabilize the UK's public finances but sparking criticism and a potential backbench rebellion within the Labour party due to concerns about increased poverty.
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52% Bias Score
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