AfD Doubles Down on EU Exit Pledge Despite Economic Warnings
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has reaffirmed its intention to remove Germany from the European Union and the euro, proposing a "Europe of fatherlands" and a "transfer union" as replacements; however, this plan faces substantial economic and constitutional challenges.
AfD Doubles Down on EU Exit Pledge Despite Economic Warnings
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has reaffirmed its intention to remove Germany from the European Union and the euro, proposing a "Europe of fatherlands" and a "transfer union" as replacements; however, this plan faces substantial economic and constitutional challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Brexit's Two-Year Trade Impact: Smaller Firms Hit Hardest
Brexit cost the UK £27 billion in reduced trade with the EU in two years, less than initially predicted; large firms adapted, but over 14,000 smaller businesses stopped trading with the EU due to new barriers.
Brexit's Two-Year Trade Impact: Smaller Firms Hit Hardest
Brexit cost the UK £27 billion in reduced trade with the EU in two years, less than initially predicted; large firms adapted, but over 14,000 smaller businesses stopped trading with the EU due to new barriers.
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40% Bias Score
Labour's Broken Pension Promise Fuels Political Crisis
The Labour Party faced backlash for not compensating women affected by state pension age increases, despite prior expressions of support; this, along with unpopular economic policies, fuels public anger and the rise of alternative parties like Reform UK.
Labour's Broken Pension Promise Fuels Political Crisis
The Labour Party faced backlash for not compensating women affected by state pension age increases, despite prior expressions of support; this, along with unpopular economic policies, fuels public anger and the rise of alternative parties like Reform UK.
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60% Bias Score
UK Joins CPTPP Trade Bloc Amid US-China Tensions
The UK became the first new member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on July 1, 2024, aiming to strengthen its trade ties in the Indo-Pacific amid rising US-China trade tensions and global trade fragmentation, despite projected modest short-term eco...
UK Joins CPTPP Trade Bloc Amid US-China Tensions
The UK became the first new member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on July 1, 2024, aiming to strengthen its trade ties in the Indo-Pacific amid rising US-China trade tensions and global trade fragmentation, despite projected modest short-term eco...
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44% Bias Score
UK Entrepreneurship: Booming Registrations Despite Economic Headwinds
The UK's entrepreneurial ecosystem shows record-high business registrations and VC funding, but faces challenges from Brexit, increased taxes, and rising labor costs, with the government attempting to balance fiscal responsibility and growth-friendly policies.
UK Entrepreneurship: Booming Registrations Despite Economic Headwinds
The UK's entrepreneurial ecosystem shows record-high business registrations and VC funding, but faces challenges from Brexit, increased taxes, and rising labor costs, with the government attempting to balance fiscal responsibility and growth-friendly policies.
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40% Bias Score
EU Safety Rules Force UK Small Businesses to Halt EU Sales
New EU product safety rules are forcing some UK small businesses to halt sales to Northern Ireland and the EU due to increased compliance requirements; the UK government's support is lacking, says the DUP.
EU Safety Rules Force UK Small Businesses to Halt EU Sales
New EU product safety rules are forcing some UK small businesses to halt sales to Northern Ireland and the EU due to increased compliance requirements; the UK government's support is lacking, says the DUP.
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52% Bias Score
EU-UK Post-Brexit Talks: Cooperation and Contention
The EU and UK will hold talks to improve post-Brexit relations, focusing on security and defense. However, disagreements persist over EU citizens' rights, fishing rights, and a youth exchange program. Legal disputes are also pending.
EU-UK Post-Brexit Talks: Cooperation and Contention
The EU and UK will hold talks to improve post-Brexit relations, focusing on security and defense. However, disagreements persist over EU citizens' rights, fishing rights, and a youth exchange program. Legal disputes are also pending.
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44% Bias Score
Musk's Reported Donation to UK's Reform Party Raises Concerns
Elon Musk is reportedly donating to Nigel Farage's Reform party in the UK, following his significant contribution to Donald Trump's campaign; the exact amount is unconfirmed, raising concerns about foreign influence in British politics.
Musk's Reported Donation to UK's Reform Party Raises Concerns
Elon Musk is reportedly donating to Nigel Farage's Reform party in the UK, following his significant contribution to Donald Trump's campaign; the exact amount is unconfirmed, raising concerns about foreign influence in British politics.
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40% Bias Score
EU Sues UK Over Brexit Agreement, Citing Unfulfilled Rights for EU Citizens
The European Commission is suing the UK in the EU Court of Justice for failing to grant EU citizens residing in the UK the rights promised in the 2019 Brexit agreement, alleging insufficient UK regulations and citing concerns about approximately three million EU citizens.
EU Sues UK Over Brexit Agreement, Citing Unfulfilled Rights for EU Citizens
The European Commission is suing the UK in the EU Court of Justice for failing to grant EU citizens residing in the UK the rights promised in the 2019 Brexit agreement, alleging insufficient UK regulations and citing concerns about approximately three million EU citizens.
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40% Bias Score
UK Forms Brexit Renegotiation Unit Amidst Economic Concerns and Shifting Public Opinion
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer created a 100-person unit to renegotiate the Brexit deal, sparking criticism from Conservatives who see it as appeasement; economic analyses reveal a substantial negative impact from Brexit, while public opinion favors closer EU ties.
UK Forms Brexit Renegotiation Unit Amidst Economic Concerns and Shifting Public Opinion
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer created a 100-person unit to renegotiate the Brexit deal, sparking criticism from Conservatives who see it as appeasement; economic analyses reveal a substantial negative impact from Brexit, while public opinion favors closer EU ties.
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56% Bias Score
EU Sets Conditions for U.K. Trade Deal Renegotiation
The EU demands the U.K. accept its court's jurisdiction, maintain EU fishing access, and implement a youth mobility program before discussing post-Brexit trade deal revisions; a 19-page document outlining these conditions was presented to EU ministers on Tuesday.
EU Sets Conditions for U.K. Trade Deal Renegotiation
The EU demands the U.K. accept its court's jurisdiction, maintain EU fishing access, and implement a youth mobility program before discussing post-Brexit trade deal revisions; a 19-page document outlining these conditions was presented to EU ministers on Tuesday.
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48% Bias Score
UK Public Opinion Shifts Toward Closer EU Ties Amid Trump's Return
A new survey reveals that 55% of Britons now favor closer ties with the EU over the US, reflecting concerns over President-elect Trump's trade policies and foreign policy, a sentiment echoed across several EU nations.
UK Public Opinion Shifts Toward Closer EU Ties Amid Trump's Return
A new survey reveals that 55% of Britons now favor closer ties with the EU over the US, reflecting concerns over President-elect Trump's trade policies and foreign policy, a sentiment echoed across several EU nations.
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36% Bias Score