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UK Welfare Reform: Minister Vows to Press Ahead Despite Recent Setbacks
UK Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden affirmed the necessity of welfare reform, vowing to proceed with changes despite the recent scrapping of a £5bn benefits cut and U-turns on other reforms, aiming to improve support and address rising costs.
UK Welfare Reform: Minister Vows to Press Ahead Despite Recent Setbacks
UK Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden affirmed the necessity of welfare reform, vowing to proceed with changes despite the recent scrapping of a £5bn benefits cut and U-turns on other reforms, aiming to improve support and address rising costs.
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52% Bias Score
Labour warns of SEND funding crisis, risks repeating welfare reform chaos
A think tank warns that the UK government's plan to curb spending on special educational needs (SEND) could lead to another political crisis, similar to the welfare reform chaos, as councils face an £8 billion deficit by 2027.
Labour warns of SEND funding crisis, risks repeating welfare reform chaos
A think tank warns that the UK government's plan to curb spending on special educational needs (SEND) could lead to another political crisis, similar to the welfare reform chaos, as councils face an £8 billion deficit by 2027.
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40% Bias Score
German SPD Rejects Merz's Call for Social Spending Cuts
SPD youth leader Philipp Türmer rejected Chancellor Friedrich Merz's call for social spending cuts and urged him to better understand the realities faced by welfare recipients, highlighting divisions within the German government on economic policy.
German SPD Rejects Merz's Call for Social Spending Cuts
SPD youth leader Philipp Türmer rejected Chancellor Friedrich Merz's call for social spending cuts and urged him to better understand the realities faced by welfare recipients, highlighting divisions within the German government on economic policy.
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36% Bias Score
UK Disability Benefit Claims Rise Linked to Mental Health, Sparking Over-Medicalization Concerns
The number of working-age adults in England and Wales claiming disability benefits rose by nearly 1 million between 2019 and 2024, with mental health conditions accounting for about half the increase, prompting concern from former health secretary Sir Jeremy Hunt about potential over-medicalization ...
UK Disability Benefit Claims Rise Linked to Mental Health, Sparking Over-Medicalization Concerns
The number of working-age adults in England and Wales claiming disability benefits rose by nearly 1 million between 2019 and 2024, with mental health conditions accounting for about half the increase, prompting concern from former health secretary Sir Jeremy Hunt about potential over-medicalization ...
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44% Bias Score
German Crafts President Warns of Social Security System Collapse
German Handwerkspräsident Jörg Dittrich warns of the imminent collapse of the German social security system due to insufficient reforms and rising social contributions, urging immediate action, including a review of early retirement options and the Bürgergeld system.
German Crafts President Warns of Social Security System Collapse
German Handwerkspräsident Jörg Dittrich warns of the imminent collapse of the German social security system due to insufficient reforms and rising social contributions, urging immediate action, including a review of early retirement options and the Bürgergeld system.
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44% Bias Score
Four Labour MPs Suspended for Defying Party Discipline
Four Labour MPs were suspended today for consistently defying party discipline, primarily over welfare spending and environmental policies, highlighting internal divisions within the party.
Four Labour MPs Suspended for Defying Party Discipline
Four Labour MPs were suspended today for consistently defying party discipline, primarily over welfare spending and environmental policies, highlighting internal divisions within the party.
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44% Bias Score
Record Youth Unemployment in UK Reaches 1.08 Million
The number of young people (under 30) claiming unemployment benefits in the UK has hit a record 1.08 million, with over 2,000 new claimants daily, primarily attributed to Labour's economic policies and the rise of AI.
Record Youth Unemployment in UK Reaches 1.08 Million
The number of young people (under 30) claiming unemployment benefits in the UK has hit a record 1.08 million, with over 2,000 new claimants daily, primarily attributed to Labour's economic policies and the rise of AI.
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56% Bias Score
Keir Starmer's Cabinet Reshuffle: A Gamble on Welfare Reform and Immigration
Keir Starmer's recent Cabinet reshuffle appointed Pat McFadden as Work and Pensions Secretary and Shabana Mahmood as Home Secretary, focusing on welfare reform and illegal immigration, respectively, while the unexpected dismissal of Ian Murray as Scottish Secretary raises concerns.
Keir Starmer's Cabinet Reshuffle: A Gamble on Welfare Reform and Immigration
Keir Starmer's recent Cabinet reshuffle appointed Pat McFadden as Work and Pensions Secretary and Shabana Mahmood as Home Secretary, focusing on welfare reform and illegal immigration, respectively, while the unexpected dismissal of Ian Murray as Scottish Secretary raises concerns.
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60% Bias Score
France to Combat Billion Euros in Annual Social Fraud
The French government announced plans to recover billion euros in annual social fraud losses via stricter controls, including asset checks, bank account debiting, and penalties for those defrauding unemployment and sick leave benefits, with a bill to be presented this autumn.
France to Combat Billion Euros in Annual Social Fraud
The French government announced plans to recover billion euros in annual social fraud losses via stricter controls, including asset checks, bank account debiting, and penalties for those defrauding unemployment and sick leave benefits, with a bill to be presented this autumn.
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52% Bias Score
UK Welfare Cuts to Push 50,000 Disabled into Poverty
The UK government's welfare reforms, while partially amended following a parliamentary revolt, will still push approximately 50,000 disabled or chronically ill people into poverty by 2030 due to cuts to universal credit, according to a recent parliamentary report.
UK Welfare Cuts to Push 50,000 Disabled into Poverty
The UK government's welfare reforms, while partially amended following a parliamentary revolt, will still push approximately 50,000 disabled or chronically ill people into poverty by 2030 due to cuts to universal credit, according to a recent parliamentary report.
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48% Bias Score
Labour Suspends Four MPs After Welfare Bill Rebellion
Four Labour MPs were suspended for rebelling against government-proposed disability benefit cuts, leading to a policy U-turn and highlighting internal party divisions. The suspended MPs will continue supporting the government as independents.
Labour Suspends Four MPs After Welfare Bill Rebellion
Four Labour MPs were suspended for rebelling against government-proposed disability benefit cuts, leading to a policy U-turn and highlighting internal party divisions. The suspended MPs will continue supporting the government as independents.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Administration Bans Illegal Immigrants From Taxpayer-Funded Services
The Trump administration banned illegal immigrants from accessing taxpayer-funded services, including Head Start, by rescinding a 1998 interpretation of the PRWORA; this policy change could free up to $374 million annually for American citizens.
Trump Administration Bans Illegal Immigrants From Taxpayer-Funded Services
The Trump administration banned illegal immigrants from accessing taxpayer-funded services, including Head Start, by rescinding a 1998 interpretation of the PRWORA; this policy change could free up to $374 million annually for American citizens.
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68% Bias Score
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