Royal Mail Golden Share Deal Raises Concerns
Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky acquired a stake in Royal Mail through a deal with the UK government involving a 'golden share', raising concerns about the protection of British interests and the strategic use of such shares; separately, the Ministry of Defence paid £6bn to regain control of 36,0...
Royal Mail Golden Share Deal Raises Concerns
Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky acquired a stake in Royal Mail through a deal with the UK government involving a 'golden share', raising concerns about the protection of British interests and the strategic use of such shares; separately, the Ministry of Defence paid £6bn to regain control of 36,0...
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68% Bias Score
UK Inflation Rises to 2.6% in November
UK inflation rose to 2.6 percent in November, driven by increased petrol and tobacco prices, partially offset by lower airfares; this follows October's 2.3 percent figure and adds pressure to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
UK Inflation Rises to 2.6% in November
UK inflation rose to 2.6 percent in November, driven by increased petrol and tobacco prices, partially offset by lower airfares; this follows October's 2.3 percent figure and adds pressure to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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44% Bias Score
Starmer Defends Foreign Trips Amidst Record-Low Approval Ratings
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defended his extensive foreign travel (31 days in five months), citing its importance for promoting British interests and attracting investment, despite facing criticism and record-low approval ratings (-34 net satisfaction).
Starmer Defends Foreign Trips Amidst Record-Low Approval Ratings
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defended his extensive foreign travel (31 days in five months), citing its importance for promoting British interests and attracting investment, despite facing criticism and record-low approval ratings (-34 net satisfaction).
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44% Bias Score
Bail Granted in Hit-and-Run Murder Case
Larissa Sant, 24, was granted bail on Wednesday after being charged with the murder of Kiesha Thompson, 23, who was struck by a car allegedly driven by Sant and bearing false plates outside a childcare center in Daisy Hill, south of Brisbane, in July; Sant's partner is also charged.
Bail Granted in Hit-and-Run Murder Case
Larissa Sant, 24, was granted bail on Wednesday after being charged with the murder of Kiesha Thompson, 23, who was struck by a car allegedly driven by Sant and bearing false plates outside a childcare center in Daisy Hill, south of Brisbane, in July; Sant's partner is also charged.
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56% Bias Score
Instagram Faces Ofcom Probe Over AI-Generated Child Abuse Material
Instagram faces an Ofcom investigation for allegedly allowing the advertising of AI-generated child sexual abuse material, following a complaint from the 5Rights Foundation after an undercover police operation revealed numerous accounts promoting such material, with Instagram's algorithms directing ...
Instagram Faces Ofcom Probe Over AI-Generated Child Abuse Material
Instagram faces an Ofcom investigation for allegedly allowing the advertising of AI-generated child sexual abuse material, following a complaint from the 5Rights Foundation after an undercover police operation revealed numerous accounts promoting such material, with Instagram's algorithms directing ...
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52% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Hostage Talks See Renewed Progress in Doha
Following renewed diplomatic efforts by the US, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, Israeli and Qatari negotiators are meeting in Doha to discuss a prisoner exchange deal and ceasefire, with an Israeli technical team traveling to Qatar on Monday and a senior Hamas official stating that a deal is closer than e...
Israel-Hamas Hostage Talks See Renewed Progress in Doha
Following renewed diplomatic efforts by the US, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, Israeli and Qatari negotiators are meeting in Doha to discuss a prisoner exchange deal and ceasefire, with an Israeli technical team traveling to Qatar on Monday and a senior Hamas official stating that a deal is closer than e...
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48% Bias Score
Chemring Shares Plummet Despite Record Order Book
Chemring, a British defense group, saw its share price fall 13% despite a record £1 billion order book, due to operational issues at its Tennessee plant, which impacted profit margins despite a rise in annual revenue to £510.4 million.
Chemring Shares Plummet Despite Record Order Book
Chemring, a British defense group, saw its share price fall 13% despite a record £1 billion order book, due to operational issues at its Tennessee plant, which impacted profit margins despite a rise in annual revenue to £510.4 million.
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48% Bias Score
UK Storm: High Winds Cause Widespread Travel Disruptions
High winds of up to 65mph caused widespread travel chaos across the UK today, leading to road closures (M48 Severn Bridge), rail delays (ScotRail, Transport for Wales), ferry cancellations (Isle of Man), and flood alerts (Environment Agency).
UK Storm: High Winds Cause Widespread Travel Disruptions
High winds of up to 65mph caused widespread travel chaos across the UK today, leading to road closures (M48 Severn Bridge), rail delays (ScotRail, Transport for Wales), ferry cancellations (Isle of Man), and flood alerts (Environment Agency).
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32% Bias Score
Officer Cadet Expelled from Sandhurst for Sexual Assault
At a Lake District Airbnb, British Army Officer Cadet Max Gibbins forcefully sexually assaulted two female cadets after a night of drinking, leading to his expulsion from Sandhurst and a suspended prison sentence with community service and fines.
Officer Cadet Expelled from Sandhurst for Sexual Assault
At a Lake District Airbnb, British Army Officer Cadet Max Gibbins forcefully sexually assaulted two female cadets after a night of drinking, leading to his expulsion from Sandhurst and a suspended prison sentence with community service and fines.
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36% Bias Score
UK House Prices Rise 3.4% Annually Despite Recent Regional Falls
UK house prices increased by £10,000 annually to £292,000 by October 2023, driven by lower mortgage rates, but recent price falls in some regions signal a potential slowdown due to rising inflation and interest rates.
UK House Prices Rise 3.4% Annually Despite Recent Regional Falls
UK house prices increased by £10,000 annually to £292,000 by October 2023, driven by lower mortgage rates, but recent price falls in some regions signal a potential slowdown due to rising inflation and interest rates.
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20% Bias Score
UK Police Officer Receives Life Sentence for Child Sexual Abuse; Mother Jailed for Hiding Evidence
A former UK police officer, Lewis Edwards, was given a life sentence for blackmailing over 200 underage girls into producing explicit content; his mother received a two-year sentence for hiding evidence related to his crimes, including burying one of his phones.
UK Police Officer Receives Life Sentence for Child Sexual Abuse; Mother Jailed for Hiding Evidence
A former UK police officer, Lewis Edwards, was given a life sentence for blackmailing over 200 underage girls into producing explicit content; his mother received a two-year sentence for hiding evidence related to his crimes, including burying one of his phones.
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24% Bias Score
Chinese Businessman's Deep Infiltration of British Establishment Revealed
Yang Tengbo, a Chinese businessman, infiltrated British power structures for two decades, cultivating relationships with royals, politicians, and business leaders, including Prince Andrew and former Prime Ministers, raising concerns about potential espionage.
Chinese Businessman's Deep Infiltration of British Establishment Revealed
Yang Tengbo, a Chinese businessman, infiltrated British power structures for two decades, cultivating relationships with royals, politicians, and business leaders, including Prince Andrew and former Prime Ministers, raising concerns about potential espionage.
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64% Bias Score