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Ghana Seizes Gold Mine Lease from UK Firm, Exposing Taxpayer and Royal Family Losses
Blue International Holdings' 2020 acquisition of Ghana's Bogoso-Prestea gold mine resulted in operational shutdowns, unpaid wages, and ultimately, the Ghanaian government seizing the lease in 2024, impacting UK taxpayers and a lender connected to the British Royal Family.
Ghana Seizes Gold Mine Lease from UK Firm, Exposing Taxpayer and Royal Family Losses
Blue International Holdings' 2020 acquisition of Ghana's Bogoso-Prestea gold mine resulted in operational shutdowns, unpaid wages, and ultimately, the Ghanaian government seizing the lease in 2024, impacting UK taxpayers and a lender connected to the British Royal Family.
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56% Bias Score
Treasury Department Recoups $31 Million in Improper Payments to Deceased Individuals
The Treasury Department recouped over $31 million in five months from improper payments to deceased individuals after gaining access to the Social Security Administration's death database, addressing a long-standing problem of billions of dollars lost due to inter-agency communication failures.
Treasury Department Recoups $31 Million in Improper Payments to Deceased Individuals
The Treasury Department recouped over $31 million in five months from improper payments to deceased individuals after gaining access to the Social Security Administration's death database, addressing a long-standing problem of billions of dollars lost due to inter-agency communication failures.
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40% Bias Score
£500 Million in UK Pension Overpayments to Deceased
In the UK, over £500 million in state pensions and pension credits was mistakenly paid to deceased individuals since 2019, with only half recovered due to a lack of legal obligation for families to repay overpayments; this has prompted calls for system reform.
£500 Million in UK Pension Overpayments to Deceased
In the UK, over £500 million in state pensions and pension credits was mistakenly paid to deceased individuals since 2019, with only half recovered due to a lack of legal obligation for families to repay overpayments; this has prompted calls for system reform.
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48% Bias Score
NY Budget May Force Taxpayers to Cover AG James' Legal Fees
A proposed New York state budget includes \$10 million for elected officials' legal defense, potentially covering Attorney General Letitia James' legal fees in a fraud case brought by the Trump administration; the legislature will vote on the budget this week.
NY Budget May Force Taxpayers to Cover AG James' Legal Fees
A proposed New York state budget includes \$10 million for elected officials' legal defense, potentially covering Attorney General Letitia James' legal fees in a fraud case brought by the Trump administration; the legislature will vote on the budget this week.
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56% Bias Score
Bin Lorry Firm Accused of Profiting from Worker's Death
Following the death of a bin lorry worker, David Carpenter, in January 2023, an inquest ruled his death was "foreseeable." Terberg, the manufacturer, was ordered to upgrade thousands of vehicles but is now accused of charging councils for the update, replacing identical parts before installation, wh...
Bin Lorry Firm Accused of Profiting from Worker's Death
Following the death of a bin lorry worker, David Carpenter, in January 2023, an inquest ruled his death was "foreseeable." Terberg, the manufacturer, was ordered to upgrade thousands of vehicles but is now accused of charging councils for the update, replacing identical parts before installation, wh...
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56% Bias Score
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