Pension Dispute: BP Denies Two Percent Increase for Pensioners, Citing Economic Impact

London, UK – Energy giant BP PLC has rejected a request by its pension fund trustee for a discretionary increase of two percent for qualified pensioners. The company stated that it considered various factors such as the current cost of living, the funding position of the BP Pension Fund, and the economic impact on BP before making its decision. BP highlighted that under its largest UK-defined pension scheme, the BP Pension Scheme, pensions are guaranteed …

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Preterm births increase by 12 percent nationally, obesity and environmental factors at play

ATLANTA, Georgia – According to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the national rate of preterm births increased by 12 percent between 2014 and 2022. This rise in preterm births has raised concerns among health experts and researchers due to the potential impact on maternal and infant health. Manisha Gandhi, chair of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee, highlighted several factors that could be …

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