Post Office Seeks £100-£150 Million Annual Fee Hike From Banks
The Post Office is proposing a fee hike of £100-£150 million annually for banks using its network, raising the annual cost to £350-£400 million, to fund improved postmasters' pay and maintain cash services in 11,500 branches amid widespread bank branch closures.
Post Office Seeks £100-£150 Million Annual Fee Hike From Banks
The Post Office is proposing a fee hike of £100-£150 million annually for banks using its network, raising the annual cost to £350-£400 million, to fund improved postmasters' pay and maintain cash services in 11,500 branches amid widespread bank branch closures.
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36% Bias Score
UK Private School Fees Rise After VAT Policy Change
The UK government's decision to remove VAT exemption and business rates relief for private schools has resulted in increased fees for parents, and an estimated displacement of thousands of students, while generating an estimated £1.5bn for state school funding in 2025.
UK Private School Fees Rise After VAT Policy Change
The UK government's decision to remove VAT exemption and business rates relief for private schools has resulted in increased fees for parents, and an estimated displacement of thousands of students, while generating an estimated £1.5bn for state school funding in 2025.
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48% Bias Score
West Midlands Police Expands Digital Forensics Team Amid Budget Cuts
West Midlands Police seized over 4,000 phones and computers in the last year, aiding in solving various crimes; the force is expanding its digital forensics team despite budget constraints and 800 fewer officers since 2010, because 95% of crimes have an online connection.
West Midlands Police Expands Digital Forensics Team Amid Budget Cuts
West Midlands Police seized over 4,000 phones and computers in the last year, aiding in solving various crimes; the force is expanding its digital forensics team despite budget constraints and 800 fewer officers since 2010, because 95% of crimes have an online connection.
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44% Bias Score
UK Energy Bills to Rise Further in Spring
UK energy bills will rise to £1,738 annually from January 1st, 2024, increasing to £1,785 in April due to volatile international energy markets, particularly concerning EU gas storage, the Russia-Ukraine gas deal, and potential impacts from a Trump presidency on LNG flows; Ofgem is introducing zero-...
UK Energy Bills to Rise Further in Spring
UK energy bills will rise to £1,738 annually from January 1st, 2024, increasing to £1,785 in April due to volatile international energy markets, particularly concerning EU gas storage, the Russia-Ukraine gas deal, and potential impacts from a Trump presidency on LNG flows; Ofgem is introducing zero-...
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36% Bias Score
NATO Must Set Red Lines Against Russia's Escalating Hybrid Warfare
A former Lithuanian foreign minister warns that Russia's escalating hybrid attacks, including sabotage and cyber warfare, could trigger a NATO Article 5 response, urging a faster and stronger response from the alliance to deter further aggression.
NATO Must Set Red Lines Against Russia's Escalating Hybrid Warfare
A former Lithuanian foreign minister warns that Russia's escalating hybrid attacks, including sabotage and cyber warfare, could trigger a NATO Article 5 response, urging a faster and stronger response from the alliance to deter further aggression.
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56% Bias Score
NATO Warns of Imminent Major Russian Hybrid Attack
A senior NATO official warns of a "real prospect" of a major Russian hybrid attack causing substantial casualties, highlighting a recent surge in suspected attacks including sabotage and arson since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. NATO is updating its strategy to counter hybrid warfare.
NATO Warns of Imminent Major Russian Hybrid Attack
A senior NATO official warns of a "real prospect" of a major Russian hybrid attack causing substantial casualties, highlighting a recent surge in suspected attacks including sabotage and arson since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. NATO is updating its strategy to counter hybrid warfare.
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40% Bias Score
Post Office Seeks £150m Annual Fee Hike from Banks
The Post Office is proposing a substantial fee increase to banks for access to its network, raising annual costs to £350-£400 million to improve sub-postmasters' pay and address past financial issues. Approximately 30 banks must respond by early spring.
Post Office Seeks £150m Annual Fee Hike from Banks
The Post Office is proposing a substantial fee increase to banks for access to its network, raising annual costs to £350-£400 million to improve sub-postmasters' pay and address past financial issues. Approximately 30 banks must respond by early spring.
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36% Bias Score
South Korea Plane Crash Kills 179
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea, killing 179 people and injuring two; the pilot reported a bird strike before the crash landing, and a joint US-South Korean investigation is underway.
South Korea Plane Crash Kills 179
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea, killing 179 people and injuring two; the pilot reported a bird strike before the crash landing, and a joint US-South Korean investigation is underway.
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36% Bias Score
Downing Street Visitors' Books Reveal Insights into Past Political Relations
Three Downing Street visitors' books, signed by world leaders and royals from 1970-2003, including Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, and multiple US presidents, have been released to the National Archives, providing unique insights into past private meetings at Number 10.
Downing Street Visitors' Books Reveal Insights into Past Political Relations
Three Downing Street visitors' books, signed by world leaders and royals from 1970-2003, including Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, and multiple US presidents, have been released to the National Archives, providing unique insights into past private meetings at Number 10.
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36% Bias Score
Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Exchange: 189 Ukrainian Soldiers Returned
On December 31, 2023, Russia and Ukraine completed a prisoner exchange, with Russia's defense ministry reporting 150 prisoners freed on each side, while Ukraine's President Zelenskyy stated 189 Ukrainian soldiers were returned, mediated by the UAE. This was one of the largest exchanges since the ful...
Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Exchange: 189 Ukrainian Soldiers Returned
On December 31, 2023, Russia and Ukraine completed a prisoner exchange, with Russia's defense ministry reporting 150 prisoners freed on each side, while Ukraine's President Zelenskyy stated 189 Ukrainian soldiers were returned, mediated by the UAE. This was one of the largest exchanges since the ful...
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20% Bias Score
Jeju Air Plane Crash Kills 177 in South Korea
A Jeju Air plane crashed in South Korea, killing 177 people, including five children under 10; a flock of birds was seen near the runway before the crash, and an investigation is underway; South Korea declared a seven-day national mourning period.
Jeju Air Plane Crash Kills 177 in South Korea
A Jeju Air plane crashed in South Korea, killing 177 people, including five children under 10; a flock of birds was seen near the runway before the crash, and an investigation is underway; South Korea declared a seven-day national mourning period.
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32% Bias Score
UK Rejects Putin's Apology for Azerbaijan Airlines Crash, Demands Independent Investigation
A passenger jet flying from Baku to Grozny crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 and injuring 29; Russia claims air defense systems were active due to a nearby Ukrainian drone strike, while the UK and others demand an independent investigation.
UK Rejects Putin's Apology for Azerbaijan Airlines Crash, Demands Independent Investigation
A passenger jet flying from Baku to Grozny crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 and injuring 29; Russia claims air defense systems were active due to a nearby Ukrainian drone strike, while the UK and others demand an independent investigation.
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52% Bias Score