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Gender Pension Gap: Women Working 19 Years Longer to Recover £136,000 Discrepancy

London, England – A recent study has revealed that women in the United Kingdom are facing an additional 19 years of work to make up for the £136,000 gender pension gap shortfall. This alarming disparity highlights the ongoing issue of gender inequality in retirement savings and financial security for women in the country. The report points out that women, on average, earn less than men throughout their careers, leading to significantly lower pension savings over …

London Researchers Uncover Discrepancy in Gaza Death Toll, Claim Over 64,000 Killed in Recent Conflict

London — A recent study released by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine claims the death toll from the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has been significantly underreported. Published in the reputable medical journal The Lancet, the study estimates from October 2023 to June 2024, upwards of 64,000 Palestinians died due to the conflict, contrasting sharply with the 37,877 reported by the Hamas-run Ministry of Health. Researchers employed a method …

Social Security Benefits Cut More Supported by Younger Generations: Survey Shows Discrepancy Among Age Groups

Boston, MA – Younger Americans are more open to the idea of cutting Social Security benefits for retirees in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of the program, a recent survey revealed. The poll, conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies on behalf of a notable publication, found that a majority of Americans across different generations agree that the Social Security program is in need of reform, although there is disagreement on the best approach for …

Thinktank Reveals Discrepancy in UK’s Response to Far-Right vs. Islamist Violence

London, UK – A recent analysis by a British think tank has raised concerns that the UK justice system exhibits a stark disparity in its treatment of far-right violence compared to Islamist-related terrorism. The findings suggest that far-right assaults are not met with the same severity in legal repercussions as those linked to Islamist extremism. The think tank, which focuses on policy and security research, conducted a thorough review of court cases and sentences over …