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UK Parliament to Vote on Disability Benefit Cuts Amidst Lack of Employment Impact Data
The UK Parliament is to vote on Labour's disability benefit cuts before receiving an employment impact assessment, potentially pushing 300,000 people into poverty, despite a promised £1bn support package; the vote is expected before the end of July, while the assessment is expected in late October.
UK Parliament to Vote on Disability Benefit Cuts Amidst Lack of Employment Impact Data
The UK Parliament is to vote on Labour's disability benefit cuts before receiving an employment impact assessment, potentially pushing 300,000 people into poverty, despite a promised £1bn support package; the vote is expected before the end of July, while the assessment is expected in late October.
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48% Bias Score
Spain to Reinstate Single Tax Refunds for Former Mutual Society Retirees
The Spanish Treasury announced it will reinstate single-payment refunds for approximately €6 billion in overpaid income tax owed to retirees of former mutual societies, reversing a December 2024 decision due to a high volume of claims, as per a 2023 Supreme Court ruling.
Spain to Reinstate Single Tax Refunds for Former Mutual Society Retirees
The Spanish Treasury announced it will reinstate single-payment refunds for approximately €6 billion in overpaid income tax owed to retirees of former mutual societies, reversing a December 2024 decision due to a high volume of claims, as per a 2023 Supreme Court ruling.
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24% Bias Score
DOGE Restructures Social Security, Bypassing Congress Amidst Bipartisan Outcry
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is downsizing the Social Security Administration by closing offices, reducing phone services, requiring in-person visits, and failing to notify key Senate Republicans, prompting bipartisan criticism and concern over reduced access to benefits.
DOGE Restructures Social Security, Bypassing Congress Amidst Bipartisan Outcry
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is downsizing the Social Security Administration by closing offices, reducing phone services, requiring in-person visits, and failing to notify key Senate Republicans, prompting bipartisan criticism and concern over reduced access to benefits.
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48% Bias Score
Social Security Delays In-Person ID Checks by Two Weeks
The Social Security Administration delayed its new policy requiring in-person identity checks for millions of beneficiaries by two weeks, to April 14, exempting Medicare, disability, and Supplemental Security Income applications; however, concerns remain about access and impact on vulnerable populat...
Social Security Delays In-Person ID Checks by Two Weeks
The Social Security Administration delayed its new policy requiring in-person identity checks for millions of beneficiaries by two weeks, to April 14, exempting Medicare, disability, and Supplemental Security Income applications; however, concerns remain about access and impact on vulnerable populat...
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40% Bias Score
Spain Reforms Pension System: Changes to Partial, Active, and Delayed Retirement
Spain's Social Security will implement pension reforms on April 1st, 2025, impacting partial, active, and delayed retirement by modifying eligibility criteria and benefit levels, aiming to improve work-pension compatibility.
Spain Reforms Pension System: Changes to Partial, Active, and Delayed Retirement
Spain's Social Security will implement pension reforms on April 1st, 2025, impacting partial, active, and delayed retirement by modifying eligibility criteria and benefit levels, aiming to improve work-pension compatibility.
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16% 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
Social Security Changes Spark Anxiety Among Iowa Seniors
In North Liberty, Iowa, concerns about Social Security are growing as the agency faces staff cuts, increased wait times, and new identity verification rules, impacting millions of recipients, including Anne Bacon, who relies on the benefits for her brother's care.
Social Security Changes Spark Anxiety Among Iowa Seniors
In North Liberty, Iowa, concerns about Social Security are growing as the agency faces staff cuts, increased wait times, and new identity verification rules, impacting millions of recipients, including Anne Bacon, who relies on the benefits for her brother's care.
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48% Bias Score
Court reinstates worker's disability benefits after missed appointment
The Basque Country's High Court of Justice reinstated a worker's temporary disability benefits, revoked on October 3, 2023, after he missed a medical appointment due to illness, finding his subsequent actions sufficiently justified.
Court reinstates worker's disability benefits after missed appointment
The Basque Country's High Court of Justice reinstated a worker's temporary disability benefits, revoked on October 3, 2023, after he missed a medical appointment due to illness, finding his subsequent actions sufficiently justified.
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32% Bias Score
SSA Revises In-Person Identity Verification Policy for Benefit Applicants
The Social Security Administration revised its policy requiring in-person identity verification for benefit applicants, exempting Medicare, disability, and supplemental income applicants unable to use the online system and delaying implementation to April 14th, addressing concerns from advocates and...
SSA Revises In-Person Identity Verification Policy for Benefit Applicants
The Social Security Administration revised its policy requiring in-person identity verification for benefit applicants, exempting Medicare, disability, and supplemental income applicants unable to use the online system and delaying implementation to April 14th, addressing concerns from advocates and...
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48% Bias Score
SSA Delays Identity Verification Requirement
The Social Security Administration delayed its in-person identity verification requirement for millions of recipients from March 31 to April 14 due to employee training needs, following feedback from recipients, Congress, and advocates.
SSA Delays Identity Verification Requirement
The Social Security Administration delayed its in-person identity verification requirement for millions of recipients from March 31 to April 14 due to employee training needs, following feedback from recipients, Congress, and advocates.
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36% Bias Score
Spain's Record Pension Bill Strains Social Security
Spain's March pension spending hit a record €13.5 billion, up 50% since 2018, due to inflation adjustments, higher new retiree salaries, and the baby boomer generation entering the system; this strains Social Security and necessitates adjustments under a closure clause to stay under 15% of GDP by 20...
Spain's Record Pension Bill Strains Social Security
Spain's March pension spending hit a record €13.5 billion, up 50% since 2018, due to inflation adjustments, higher new retiree salaries, and the baby boomer generation entering the system; this strains Social Security and necessitates adjustments under a closure clause to stay under 15% of GDP by 20...
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48% Bias Score
Chile Enacts Pension Reforms: Increased PGU and New Benefits"
Chile's President Boric enacted pension reforms on March 20th, gradually increasing the Universal Guaranteed Pension (PGU) to \$270 by 2025, introducing a \$4/year-of-contribution benefit, and compensating women for life expectancy differences, all while maintaining the existing AFP system.
Chile Enacts Pension Reforms: Increased PGU and New Benefits"
Chile's President Boric enacted pension reforms on March 20th, gradually increasing the Universal Guaranteed Pension (PGU) to \$270 by 2025, introducing a \$4/year-of-contribution benefit, and compensating women for life expectancy differences, all while maintaining the existing AFP system.
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44% Bias Score
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