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UK Government's Disability Benefit Reforms Spark Outrage
The UK government plans to reform disability benefits, tightening PIP eligibility and cutting Universal Credit health payments, potentially impoverishing thousands of disabled people and impacting their access to carer's allowance and special needs education.
UK Government's Disability Benefit Reforms Spark Outrage
The UK government plans to reform disability benefits, tightening PIP eligibility and cutting Universal Credit health payments, potentially impoverishing thousands of disabled people and impacting their access to carer's allowance and special needs education.
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64% 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
Greek Pension Disparities Highlight System Inefficiencies
In April 2024, Greece's EFKA issued 25,328 new pensions, averaging €842, with significant disparities between private (€774.18) and public (€1,317.43) sectors, alongside €82.7 million in back payments.
Greek Pension Disparities Highlight System Inefficiencies
In April 2024, Greece's EFKA issued 25,328 new pensions, averaging €842, with significant disparities between private (€774.18) and public (€1,317.43) sectors, alongside €82.7 million in back payments.
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44% Bias Score
China Unveils Plan to Optimize Social Insurance, Boost Public Services
China announced a new guideline to improve its social insurance systems, focusing on low-income groups and expanding access to education, healthcare, and elderly/child care; the plan aims to address an aging population and low birthrate.
China Unveils Plan to Optimize Social Insurance, Boost Public Services
China announced a new guideline to improve its social insurance systems, focusing on low-income groups and expanding access to education, healthcare, and elderly/child care; the plan aims to address an aging population and low birthrate.
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28% Bias Score
Trump Announces $1,000 Investment Accounts for Children, Tied to Controversial Budget Bill
President Trump announced a new federal program providing $1,000 investment accounts for US children born between 2025 and 2029, funded through a broader budget bill that faces Senate opposition and is projected to increase the national debt by $2.4 trillion while cutting healthcare access for milli...
Trump Announces $1,000 Investment Accounts for Children, Tied to Controversial Budget Bill
President Trump announced a new federal program providing $1,000 investment accounts for US children born between 2025 and 2029, funded through a broader budget bill that faces Senate opposition and is projected to increase the national debt by $2.4 trillion while cutting healthcare access for milli...
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60% Bias Score
UK Winter Fuel Payment U-Turn Creates Disparity for Scottish Pensioners
The UK government unexpectedly reinstated winter fuel payments for English and Welsh pensioners, leaving the Scottish government, which already provides a devolved benefit, to address a potential £100 shortfall for some Scottish pensioners below the £35,000 income threshold, despite receiving an add...
UK Winter Fuel Payment U-Turn Creates Disparity for Scottish Pensioners
The UK government unexpectedly reinstated winter fuel payments for English and Welsh pensioners, leaving the Scottish government, which already provides a devolved benefit, to address a potential £100 shortfall for some Scottish pensioners below the £35,000 income threshold, despite receiving an add...
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40% Bias Score
Scotland to End Two-Child Benefits Cap in March 2026
The Scottish government will end the two-child benefits cap from March 2026, providing payments to affected families, costing an estimated \$140-150 million initially, to alleviate child poverty and counter UK policy.
Scotland to End Two-Child Benefits Cap in March 2026
The Scottish government will end the two-child benefits cap from March 2026, providing payments to affected families, costing an estimated \$140-150 million initially, to alleviate child poverty and counter UK policy.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's "Beautification Act" to Disproportionately Benefit Wealthy, Harm Low-Income Americans
President Trump's "Great American Beautification Act" will negatively impact low-income households by reducing Medicaid and SNAP benefits, while providing tax breaks for the wealthy; the CBO projects that the poorest 30% will lose resources, while the wealthiest 70% will gain, with potential healthc...
Trump's "Beautification Act" to Disproportionately Benefit Wealthy, Harm Low-Income Americans
President Trump's "Great American Beautification Act" will negatively impact low-income households by reducing Medicaid and SNAP benefits, while providing tax breaks for the wealthy; the CBO projects that the poorest 30% will lose resources, while the wealthiest 70% will gain, with potential healthc...
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48% Bias Score
Couple Loses Winter Fuel Payment Case, but Governments Partially Reverse Cuts
A Scottish couple's legal challenge against the UK and Scottish governments over winter fuel payment cuts failed in court; however, both governments partially reversed their decisions following the case, with the UK fully restoring the payments and Scotland partially restoring payments while introdu...
Couple Loses Winter Fuel Payment Case, but Governments Partially Reverse Cuts
A Scottish couple's legal challenge against the UK and Scottish governments over winter fuel payment cuts failed in court; however, both governments partially reversed their decisions following the case, with the UK fully restoring the payments and Scotland partially restoring payments while introdu...
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44% Bias Score
Russian Fund for SMO Veterans Shows High Success Rate
The State Fund "Defenders of the Fatherland" in Moscow reported high success in supporting veterans and families of SMO participants, boasting 88% trust among veterans and 86% satisfaction among those who received assistance, achieved through a system of 4000 social coordinators nationwide.
Russian Fund for SMO Veterans Shows High Success Rate
The State Fund "Defenders of the Fatherland" in Moscow reported high success in supporting veterans and families of SMO participants, boasting 88% trust among veterans and 86% satisfaction among those who received assistance, achieved through a system of 4000 social coordinators nationwide.
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52% Bias Score
France Considers Raising Retirement Age to 66.5 Amidst Growing Deficit
France's retirement system faces a growing deficit, prompting the government to consider raising the retirement age to 66.5 years to match other European countries and address a ten-year delay in reforms, currently costing 14% of the nation's GDP.
France Considers Raising Retirement Age to 66.5 Amidst Growing Deficit
France's retirement system faces a growing deficit, prompting the government to consider raising the retirement age to 66.5 years to match other European countries and address a ten-year delay in reforms, currently costing 14% of the nation's GDP.
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56% Bias Score
CDU-SPD clash over stricter German welfare reforms
Germany's coalition government is facing a conflict over the Bürgergeld welfare system, with CDU pushing for stricter sanctions against those who refuse jobs, while SPD advocates for increased financial contributions from higher earners and supports for those facing barriers to employment, amid risi...
CDU-SPD clash over stricter German welfare reforms
Germany's coalition government is facing a conflict over the Bürgergeld welfare system, with CDU pushing for stricter sanctions against those who refuse jobs, while SPD advocates for increased financial contributions from higher earners and supports for those facing barriers to employment, amid risi...
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36% Bias Score
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