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Compensation Bill for Mishandled State Pension Age Rises Reaches £10.5bn

London, United Kingdom – The UK government is potentially facing a significant compensation bill following a ruling by the Parliamentary Service and Health Ombudsman that it mishandled state pension age rises impacting women born in the 1950s. The Ombudsman’s report, the culmination of a lengthy investigation, highlighted the Department for Work and Pension’s failure to properly inform women in this age group about changes to the state pension age. This negligence has prompted calls for …

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‘Arthur the King’ Rises to $3 Million Opening Day, Overshadowing ‘Kung Fu Panda’ and ‘Dune’

Los Angeles, CA – “Kung Fu Panda” and “Dune” continue to dominate the box office, while Mark Wahlberg’s new film “Arthur the King” debuts with a $3 million opening day. The film has received mixed reviews, with some criticizing it as a royal letdown, while others praise it as a feel-good surprise. “Arthur the King” tells the story of Mark Wahlberg’s character and his journey with a stray dog. The film has sparked curiosity among …

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Tax Rises Target Billionaires and Corporate America in Biden’s Budget Plan

Washington, D.C. – The Biden administration is set to unveil a new plan aimed at targeting billionaires and corporate America with significant tax increases. This move is part of an effort to reduce the United States’ record national debt and lift the president’s approval ratings ahead of November’s election. The proposed measures, expected to be outlined in Thursday’s State of the Union address and beyond, include raising the minimum corporate tax from 15 to 21 …

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UK Pension Age Rises As Experts Warn Young Workers Will Have to Work Into Their 70s

Birmingham, UK – The UK’s state pension age continues to rise, leaving many young people facing the prospect of working until their 70s before being able to access government benefits. This trend has significant implications for those unable to work due to illness or disability, as well as individuals from disadvantaged communities who may not live long enough to benefit from the pension. Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee highlights the political challenges of reforming the pension …

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