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UK Pension Changes Risk Shortfalls Despite £11.2 Billion Windfall
The UK government's proposed changes to defined benefit pension schemes would allow firms to withdraw surplus cash, generating £11.2 billion over 10 years, but increasing the risk of schemes struggling to pay full pension benefits to nine million members.
UK Pension Changes Risk Shortfalls Despite £11.2 Billion Windfall
The UK government's proposed changes to defined benefit pension schemes would allow firms to withdraw surplus cash, generating £11.2 billion over 10 years, but increasing the risk of schemes struggling to pay full pension benefits to nine million members.
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52% Bias Score
Greece to Create New Consumer Protection Agency, Following Swedish Model
Greece is establishing a new independent consumer protection agency, modeled after Sweden's Konsumentverket, combining existing units and aiming for a collaborative, less legally complex approach to consumer protection, expected to launch in the first half of 2026.
Greece to Create New Consumer Protection Agency, Following Swedish Model
Greece is establishing a new independent consumer protection agency, modeled after Sweden's Konsumentverket, combining existing units and aiming for a collaborative, less legally complex approach to consumer protection, expected to launch in the first half of 2026.
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44% Bias Score
Financial Sector Outperforms Market with 24% Return
The financial sector's 24% return for the year through May 31, 2024, significantly outpaced the overall market, driven by strong performance from major institutions like Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and Progressive, despite some analysts' tepid outlook.
Financial Sector Outperforms Market with 24% Return
The financial sector's 24% return for the year through May 31, 2024, significantly outpaced the overall market, driven by strong performance from major institutions like Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and Progressive, despite some analysts' tepid outlook.
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64% Bias Score
Argentex Rejects Investment Bid Amid Trump Tariff Fallout
Argentex Group rejected a £2.5 million investment offer from Lavide Holding, opting instead for a rescue deal with IFX Payments amid financial distress caused by the volatility in foreign exchange rates due to President Trump's tariffs; a shareholder vote is scheduled for Wednesday.
Argentex Rejects Investment Bid Amid Trump Tariff Fallout
Argentex Group rejected a £2.5 million investment offer from Lavide Holding, opting instead for a rescue deal with IFX Payments amid financial distress caused by the volatility in foreign exchange rates due to President Trump's tariffs; a shareholder vote is scheduled for Wednesday.
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48% Bias Score
UK Reinstates Winter Fuel Payments for 9 Million Retirees
The UK government reversed its decision to end winter home heating subsidies for 9 million retirees in England and Wales after facing public backlash and declining approval ratings, costing 1.25 billion pounds.
UK Reinstates Winter Fuel Payments for 9 Million Retirees
The UK government reversed its decision to end winter home heating subsidies for 9 million retirees in England and Wales after facing public backlash and declining approval ratings, costing 1.25 billion pounds.
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48% Bias Score
Romani Children in Romania Show Academic Gains Through Chess Program
In Satu Mare, Romania, the 'Chess for Change' project, partly funded by a €60,000 EU cohesion policy grant, significantly improved the academic performance and social integration of Romani children through chess instruction, resulting in better grades and participation in international competitions.
Romani Children in Romania Show Academic Gains Through Chess Program
In Satu Mare, Romania, the 'Chess for Change' project, partly funded by a €60,000 EU cohesion policy grant, significantly improved the academic performance and social integration of Romani children through chess instruction, resulting in better grades and participation in international competitions.
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56% Bias Score
Greece's "Brain Gain": Over 400,000 Return Amidst Economic Recovery
Driven by companies like Viohalco offering competitive opportunities, over 400,000 Greeks have returned from abroad since the economic crisis, reversing the "brain drain" and significantly boosting the national economy.
Greece's "Brain Gain": Over 400,000 Return Amidst Economic Recovery
Driven by companies like Viohalco offering competitive opportunities, over 400,000 Greeks have returned from abroad since the economic crisis, reversing the "brain drain" and significantly boosting the national economy.
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48% Bias Score
Vermilio: The Mountain Bride" Wins Silver Lion at Venice
Maura Delpero's "Vermilio: The Mountain Bride" (2024), which won the Silver Lion at Venice, depicts a family in the northern Italian Alps during the post-war era where a soldier's love for a local woman reveals the patriarchal dynamics and female experiences amidst stunning cinematography.
Vermilio: The Mountain Bride" Wins Silver Lion at Venice
Maura Delpero's "Vermilio: The Mountain Bride" (2024), which won the Silver Lion at Venice, depicts a family in the northern Italian Alps during the post-war era where a soldier's love for a local woman reveals the patriarchal dynamics and female experiences amidst stunning cinematography.
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24% Bias Score
US Firms Acquire Two Major UK Tech Companies Amidst Concerns About UK Competitiveness
US chipmaker Qualcomm acquired UK semiconductor designer Alphawave for $2.4 billion, and IonQ purchased Oxford Ionics for $1.1 billion, raising concerns about UK firms' vulnerability to takeover bids amidst Prime Minister Keir Starmer's emphasis on tech's importance to the UK economy.
US Firms Acquire Two Major UK Tech Companies Amidst Concerns About UK Competitiveness
US chipmaker Qualcomm acquired UK semiconductor designer Alphawave for $2.4 billion, and IonQ purchased Oxford Ionics for $1.1 billion, raising concerns about UK firms' vulnerability to takeover bids amidst Prime Minister Keir Starmer's emphasis on tech's importance to the UK economy.
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48% Bias Score
UK Expands Winter Fuel Payments to Nine Million Pensioners
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced an expansion of winter fuel payments to include pensioners with incomes up to £35,000, affecting about nine million people, costing £1.25bn but saving £450m compared to the previous universal system.
UK Expands Winter Fuel Payments to Nine Million Pensioners
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced an expansion of winter fuel payments to include pensioners with incomes up to £35,000, affecting about nine million people, costing £1.25bn but saving £450m compared to the previous universal system.
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48% Bias Score
Italy's Citizenship Referendum: Fact-Checking Claims on EU Rankings
Italy's recent referendum on reducing citizenship residency requirements from 10 to 5 years for non-EU immigrants has sparked debate; despite claims to the contrary, Italy is not the top country in EU citizenship approvals, with Spain leading in 2023, though Italy remains among the highest.
Italy's Citizenship Referendum: Fact-Checking Claims on EU Rankings
Italy's recent referendum on reducing citizenship residency requirements from 10 to 5 years for non-EU immigrants has sparked debate; despite claims to the contrary, Italy is not the top country in EU citizenship approvals, with Spain leading in 2023, though Italy remains among the highest.
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20% Bias Score
Chess Program Boosts Roma Children's Education and Integration in Romania
The Stea association in Satu Mare, Romania, used €60,000 from the European Cohesion Policy to fund its Chess for Change program in 2019, resulting in improved academic performance and social inclusion for 35 Roma children, 12 of whom competed internationally.
Chess Program Boosts Roma Children's Education and Integration in Romania
The Stea association in Satu Mare, Romania, used €60,000 from the European Cohesion Policy to fund its Chess for Change program in 2019, resulting in improved academic performance and social inclusion for 35 Roma children, 12 of whom competed internationally.
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52% Bias Score
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