Scotland to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap by 2026
The Scottish government will scrap the two-child benefit cap affecting 15,000 children by April 2026, costing an estimated ยฃ110m-ยฃ150m, facing opposition criticism and requiring UK government data.
Scotland to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap by 2026
The Scottish government will scrap the two-child benefit cap affecting 15,000 children by April 2026, costing an estimated ยฃ110m-ยฃ150m, facing opposition criticism and requiring UK government data.
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40% Bias Score
SoVD's "Schwarzbuch sozial" Exposes Systemic Flaws in Lower Saxony Social Welfare System
The SoVD's annual "Schwarzbuch sozial" documents numerous cases of excessively delayed and poorly handled social benefit applications in Lower Saxony, Germany, primarily impacting low-income individuals with disabilities, exposing systemic flaws in the social welfare system.
SoVD's "Schwarzbuch sozial" Exposes Systemic Flaws in Lower Saxony Social Welfare System
The SoVD's annual "Schwarzbuch sozial" documents numerous cases of excessively delayed and poorly handled social benefit applications in Lower Saxony, Germany, primarily impacting low-income individuals with disabilities, exposing systemic flaws in the social welfare system.
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36% Bias Score
Ellinikon Mall Project Nears Contractor Selection, Total Cost Exceeds โฌ1 Billion
Greece's Ellinikon Mall project, with an estimated cost of โฌ600-650 million (excluding infrastructure and financing), is nearing contractor selection; Lamda Malls will contribute โฌ275 million, with bank loans covering the rest; the total cost for both Ellinikon and Riviera Galleria malls exceeds โฌ1 ...
Ellinikon Mall Project Nears Contractor Selection, Total Cost Exceeds โฌ1 Billion
Greece's Ellinikon Mall project, with an estimated cost of โฌ600-650 million (excluding infrastructure and financing), is nearing contractor selection; Lamda Malls will contribute โฌ275 million, with bank loans covering the rest; the total cost for both Ellinikon and Riviera Galleria malls exceeds โฌ1 ...
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0% Bias Score
France to End Automatic Energy Vouchers, Proposes Carbon Revenue
This article discusses the French government's plan to end automatic energy vouchers, proposing a carbon revenue system as a more effective alternative.
France to End Automatic Energy Vouchers, Proposes Carbon Revenue
This article discusses the French government's plan to end automatic energy vouchers, proposing a carbon revenue system as a more effective alternative.
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40% Bias Score
Australia's Cost-of-Living Crisis
Rising costs in Australia are leading to increased food insecurity and homelessness, prompting calls for government intervention.
Australia's Cost-of-Living Crisis
Rising costs in Australia are leading to increased food insecurity and homelessness, prompting calls for government intervention.
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24% Bias Score
Chelyabinsk's "Family Happiness" Award Faces Bureaucratic Hurdles
The introduction of a new award for long-married couples in Chelyabinsk, Russia, has been met with challenges due to inconsistent and burdensome bureaucratic requirements.
Chelyabinsk's "Family Happiness" Award Faces Bureaucratic Hurdles
The introduction of a new award for long-married couples in Chelyabinsk, Russia, has been met with challenges due to inconsistent and burdensome bureaucratic requirements.
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40% Bias Score
French Retirees Protest Delayed Pension Increase Amidst Government Uncertainty
In Paris, 200-300 retirees protested a government decision to delay their pension increase from 1.6% to two 0.8% increases in 2025, impacting those earning under โฌ1,500. A delegation met with the Prime Minister's office but received no firm commitments due to impending no-confidence vote.
French Retirees Protest Delayed Pension Increase Amidst Government Uncertainty
In Paris, 200-300 retirees protested a government decision to delay their pension increase from 1.6% to two 0.8% increases in 2025, impacting those earning under โฌ1,500. A delegation met with the Prime Minister's office but received no firm commitments due to impending no-confidence vote.
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36% Bias Score
Irkutsk Oblast Secures Energy Tariff Relief for Households
Irkutsk Oblast Governor Igor Kobzev secured adjustments to federal energy consumption limits, reducing the number of households projected to exceed subsidies from 110,000 to a significantly lower figure; further efforts are underway to refine data and advocate for fairer tariffs.
Irkutsk Oblast Secures Energy Tariff Relief for Households
Irkutsk Oblast Governor Igor Kobzev secured adjustments to federal energy consumption limits, reducing the number of households projected to exceed subsidies from 110,000 to a significantly lower figure; further efforts are underway to refine data and advocate for fairer tariffs.
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36% Bias Score
UWV Benefit Calculation Errors
The Dutch UWV made significant errors in calculating disability benefits, potentially affecting tens of thousands of people. The government will release findings on the scale of the issue and potential solutions.
UWV Benefit Calculation Errors
The Dutch UWV made significant errors in calculating disability benefits, potentially affecting tens of thousands of people. The government will release findings on the scale of the issue and potential solutions.
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36% Bias Score
UK Winter Fuel Allowance Cut to Increase Pensioner Poverty
The UK government's decision to scrap the winter fuel allowance is projected to significantly increase pensioner poverty, sparking criticism and alternative proposals.
UK Winter Fuel Allowance Cut to Increase Pensioner Poverty
The UK government's decision to scrap the winter fuel allowance is projected to significantly increase pensioner poverty, sparking criticism and alternative proposals.
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48% Bias Score
Tunisia's New Governance Approach
Tunisia's new public governance approach prioritizes regional autonomy, social welfare, and equitable development, as reflected in the 2025 budget.
Tunisia's New Governance Approach
Tunisia's new public governance approach prioritizes regional autonomy, social welfare, and equitable development, as reflected in the 2025 budget.
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Fire Tragedy Sparks Child Welfare Debate
A fire in Turkey claims the lives of five siblings, leading to a discussion on the adequacy of child protection mechanisms and potential legal ramifications.
Turkish Fire Tragedy Sparks Child Welfare Debate
A fire in Turkey claims the lives of five siblings, leading to a discussion on the adequacy of child protection mechanisms and potential legal ramifications.
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0% Bias Score