Nine Million Voters May Lose Right to Vote in English Local Elections
Fifteen English county councils, representing 9.3 million voters, requested a delay to May 1st local elections due to Labour's plan to restructure local government by merging councils into unitary authorities, prompting accusations of voter suppression.
Nine Million Voters May Lose Right to Vote in English Local Elections
Fifteen English county councils, representing 9.3 million voters, requested a delay to May 1st local elections due to Labour's plan to restructure local government by merging councils into unitary authorities, prompting accusations of voter suppression.
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52% Bias Score
Labour Rejects National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs
Labour's rejection of a national inquiry into grooming gangs was confirmed in a 364 to 111 Commons vote, despite suggestions of possible future reviews based on victim feedback; this follows a government rejection of Elon Musk's request for an Oldham-focused inquiry.
Labour Rejects National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs
Labour's rejection of a national inquiry into grooming gangs was confirmed in a 364 to 111 Commons vote, despite suggestions of possible future reviews based on victim feedback; this follows a government rejection of Elon Musk's request for an Oldham-focused inquiry.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's "Gulf of America" Plan Sparks International and Domestic Debate
Donald Trump's plan to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" sparked controversy, with Mexico's president citing historical maps, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer offered conditional support for the plan, emphasizing the need to address the rising cost of living.
Trump's "Gulf of America" Plan Sparks International and Domestic Debate
Donald Trump's plan to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" sparked controversy, with Mexico's president citing historical maps, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer offered conditional support for the plan, emphasizing the need to address the rising cost of living.
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52% Bias Score
UK Borrowing Costs Surge Amidst Global Uncertainty and Labour's Economic Policies
The UK's 30-year gilt yields reached a 27-year high due to global interest rate adjustments and Labour's economic policies, which decreased investor confidence and increased borrowing costs, hindering investments and improvements.
UK Borrowing Costs Surge Amidst Global Uncertainty and Labour's Economic Policies
The UK's 30-year gilt yields reached a 27-year high due to global interest rate adjustments and Labour's economic policies, which decreased investor confidence and increased borrowing costs, hindering investments and improvements.
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64% Bias Score
Musk Backs Farmers Protesting UK Inheritance Tax
British farmers, backed by Elon Musk, protested a Labour government's 20% inheritance tax on agricultural assets over £1 million, with 88 tractors in Beverley, East Yorkshire, as East Riding councillors voted 51 to 5 to oppose the tax.
Musk Backs Farmers Protesting UK Inheritance Tax
British farmers, backed by Elon Musk, protested a Labour government's 20% inheritance tax on agricultural assets over £1 million, with 88 tractors in Beverley, East Yorkshire, as East Riding councillors voted 51 to 5 to oppose the tax.
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64% Bias Score
Sara Sharif Murder: Stepmother's Easy Prison Job Highlights Systemic Failures
Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl, was murdered by her father, stepmother, and uncle; her stepmother received an easy prison job while awaiting trial, highlighting child protection failures.
Sara Sharif Murder: Stepmother's Easy Prison Job Highlights Systemic Failures
Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl, was murdered by her father, stepmother, and uncle; her stepmother received an easy prison job while awaiting trial, highlighting child protection failures.
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56% Bias Score
Woman with Criminal History Critically Shot on Gold Coast
On Wednesday, Linley Anne Anyos, 33, with a prior criminal record involving firearms and drugs, was critically injured by a gunshot fired from the backseat of a car while helping with a move in Tallebudgera, Queensland; police are investigating the possibility of an accidental shooting.
Woman with Criminal History Critically Shot on Gold Coast
On Wednesday, Linley Anne Anyos, 33, with a prior criminal record involving firearms and drugs, was critically injured by a gunshot fired from the backseat of a car while helping with a move in Tallebudgera, Queensland; police are investigating the possibility of an accidental shooting.
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56% Bias Score
Avanti West Coast Faces Sunday Strikes Until May
Avanti West Coast train managers (RMT union) will strike every Sunday until May 25th due to a dispute over rest day pay (£300 extra demanded), causing significantly reduced services and impacting thousands of commuters.
Avanti West Coast Faces Sunday Strikes Until May
Avanti West Coast train managers (RMT union) will strike every Sunday until May 25th due to a dispute over rest day pay (£300 extra demanded), causing significantly reduced services and impacting thousands of commuters.
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48% Bias Score
RMT Union Leader Mick Lynch to Retire
Mick Lynch, general secretary of the UK's largest rail union, the RMT, will retire in May 2024 after leading high-profile strikes over pay and conditions, becoming a prominent figure in the UK labor movement.
RMT Union Leader Mick Lynch to Retire
Mick Lynch, general secretary of the UK's largest rail union, the RMT, will retire in May 2024 after leading high-profile strikes over pay and conditions, becoming a prominent figure in the UK labor movement.
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44% Bias Score
Centre Parcs Faces Backlash Over Steep Half-Term Price Hike
Centre Parcs' prices for a four-night stay in a two-bedroom Woodland Lodge in Bedfordshire during the February half-term break rose from £429 to £1,449, sparking outrage from parents who view it as exploitative and unfair to low-income families; this is similar to price increases seen in foreign tra...
Centre Parcs Faces Backlash Over Steep Half-Term Price Hike
Centre Parcs' prices for a four-night stay in a two-bedroom Woodland Lodge in Bedfordshire during the February half-term break rose from £429 to £1,449, sparking outrage from parents who view it as exploitative and unfair to low-income families; this is similar to price increases seen in foreign tra...
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56% Bias Score
Sydney-Newcastle High-Speed Rail: \$40 Billion Cost Estimate
A proposed high-speed rail line connecting Sydney and Newcastle, aiming for a 1-hour journey at 320km/h, faces an estimated cost exceeding \$40 billion, pending Infrastructure Australia's assessment and federal funding.
Sydney-Newcastle High-Speed Rail: \$40 Billion Cost Estimate
A proposed high-speed rail line connecting Sydney and Newcastle, aiming for a 1-hour journey at 320km/h, faces an estimated cost exceeding \$40 billion, pending Infrastructure Australia's assessment and federal funding.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Controversial Statements and Anger Ahead of Presidency
Donald Trump, in a press conference, announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico, use military force to obtain the Panama Canal and Greenland, and claimed Iran-backed militants stormed the Capitol on January 6th; his anger stemmed from legal issues and a blocked DOJ report.
Trump's Controversial Statements and Anger Ahead of Presidency
Donald Trump, in a press conference, announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico, use military force to obtain the Panama Canal and Greenland, and claimed Iran-backed militants stormed the Capitol on January 6th; his anger stemmed from legal issues and a blocked DOJ report.
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40% Bias Score