UK Faces £50bn Housing Shortage Due to Thatcher's Right-to-Buy
Margaret Thatcher's 1980 right-to-buy scheme, while enabling over 2 million council tenants to buy their homes, depleted the UK's affordable housing stock to 4.1 million today from 5.5 million in the 1970s, creating a £50bn shortfall to reach 2010 levels, with over 40% now owned by private landlords...
UK Faces £50bn Housing Shortage Due to Thatcher's Right-to-Buy
Margaret Thatcher's 1980 right-to-buy scheme, while enabling over 2 million council tenants to buy their homes, depleted the UK's affordable housing stock to 4.1 million today from 5.5 million in the 1970s, creating a £50bn shortfall to reach 2010 levels, with over 40% now owned by private landlords...
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Cuba Removed From US State Sponsor of Terrorism List
The Biden administration removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a deal involving the gradual release of 553 political prisoners negotiated through the Catholic Church and announced five days before the presidential transition; however, the US economic blockade of Cuba remains in ...
Cuba Removed From US State Sponsor of Terrorism List
The Biden administration removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a deal involving the gradual release of 553 political prisoners negotiated through the Catholic Church and announced five days before the presidential transition; however, the US economic blockade of Cuba remains in ...
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44% Bias Score
Parental Mental Health Crisis Drives Surge in English Child Protection Cases
A new study reveals that poor parental mental health has overtaken domestic violence as the most common reason for child protection assessments in England, driven by rising mental illness rates and exacerbated by poverty and inadequate access to mental health services.
Parental Mental Health Crisis Drives Surge in English Child Protection Cases
A new study reveals that poor parental mental health has overtaken domestic violence as the most common reason for child protection assessments in England, driven by rising mental illness rates and exacerbated by poverty and inadequate access to mental health services.
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Australia Threatens Action Against Russia Over Alleged Killing of Australian Fighting in Ukraine
Australia is considering strong action against Russia, possibly expelling its ambassador, following reports that Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins was killed by Russian forces after being captured while fighting for Ukraine; the war enters day 1,057.
Australia Threatens Action Against Russia Over Alleged Killing of Australian Fighting in Ukraine
Australia is considering strong action against Russia, possibly expelling its ambassador, following reports that Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins was killed by Russian forces after being captured while fighting for Ukraine; the war enters day 1,057.
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UK Vaccine Injury Payment Scheme Faces Criticism for Delays and Insufficient Compensation
The UK's Covid-19 vaccine damage payment scheme is criticized for being "inadequate and inefficient," with thousands of claims delayed and many recipients finding the £120,000 payout insufficient, prompting calls for reform.
UK Vaccine Injury Payment Scheme Faces Criticism for Delays and Insufficient Compensation
The UK's Covid-19 vaccine damage payment scheme is criticized for being "inadequate and inefficient," with thousands of claims delayed and many recipients finding the £120,000 payout insufficient, prompting calls for reform.
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56% Bias Score
California Stalls Diesel Emission Rules Amid Trump Administration Opposition
California withdrew its requests for federal approval of stricter emissions rules for diesel-powered semi-trucks and locomotives due to the incoming Trump administration's opposition and the EPA's inaction, delaying the state's efforts to curb pollution and improve air quality.
California Stalls Diesel Emission Rules Amid Trump Administration Opposition
California withdrew its requests for federal approval of stricter emissions rules for diesel-powered semi-trucks and locomotives due to the incoming Trump administration's opposition and the EPA's inaction, delaying the state's efforts to curb pollution and improve air quality.
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Trump to Create "External Revenue Service" to Collect Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump announced the creation of an "External Revenue Service" starting January 20, 2025, to collect tariffs and revenue from foreign sources, shifting the US's revenue generation from domestic taxes to tariffs, potentially impacting the US economy and foreign relations.
Trump to Create "External Revenue Service" to Collect Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump announced the creation of an "External Revenue Service" starting January 20, 2025, to collect tariffs and revenue from foreign sources, shifting the US's revenue generation from domestic taxes to tariffs, potentially impacting the US economy and foreign relations.
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Australia Acts to Counter Rise in Antisemitic Attacks
Following antisemitic attacks in Australia, including synagogue vandalism and arson, Prime Minister Albanese convened a meeting to enhance information sharing, update legislation, and support affected communities; Labor MP Josh Burns advocates for stronger national laws against vilification and the ...
Australia Acts to Counter Rise in Antisemitic Attacks
Following antisemitic attacks in Australia, including synagogue vandalism and arson, Prime Minister Albanese convened a meeting to enhance information sharing, update legislation, and support affected communities; Labor MP Josh Burns advocates for stronger national laws against vilification and the ...
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Queensland Health System Faces \$2 Billion Maintenance Backlog, Cybersecurity Risks Double
A Queensland audit revealed \$2 billion in deferred hospital maintenance, doubled cybersecurity risks, and the longest specialist outpatient wait times in nine years, despite adding 6,259 health staff and 2,200 beds between 2023 and 2024.
Queensland Health System Faces \$2 Billion Maintenance Backlog, Cybersecurity Risks Double
A Queensland audit revealed \$2 billion in deferred hospital maintenance, doubled cybersecurity risks, and the longest specialist outpatient wait times in nine years, despite adding 6,259 health staff and 2,200 beds between 2023 and 2024.
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Northern Ireland MP Sues Tate Brothers for Misogynistic Social Media Posts
Northern Ireland MP Sorcha Eastwood filed a lawsuit on January 11, 2025, against Andrew and Tristan Tate for misogynistic social media posts targeting her after she publicly revealed receiving rape threats; the posts followed a parliamentary debate on violence against women.
Northern Ireland MP Sues Tate Brothers for Misogynistic Social Media Posts
Northern Ireland MP Sorcha Eastwood filed a lawsuit on January 11, 2025, against Andrew and Tristan Tate for misogynistic social media posts targeting her after she publicly revealed receiving rape threats; the posts followed a parliamentary debate on violence against women.
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Schama's Documentary Explores Post-1953 British Society
Simon Schama's new documentary series, airing on BBC Two at 9 pm, explores post-1953 British society through cultural touchstones like the Queen's coronation, mass immigration, James Bond, and the music of the Specials, revealing the realities of these historical events.
Schama's Documentary Explores Post-1953 British Society
Simon Schama's new documentary series, airing on BBC Two at 9 pm, explores post-1953 British society through cultural touchstones like the Queen's coronation, mass immigration, James Bond, and the music of the Specials, revealing the realities of these historical events.
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Swinburne faces pressure over childcare center eviction
Swinburne University in Melbourne is facing intense backlash for its plan to evict a community childcare center from its land by the end of 2025, impacting 80 families; the university says it must sell because it has closed its nearby campus and received no government offers.
Swinburne faces pressure over childcare center eviction
Swinburne University in Melbourne is facing intense backlash for its plan to evict a community childcare center from its land by the end of 2025, impacting 80 families; the university says it must sell because it has closed its nearby campus and received no government offers.
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48% Bias Score