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Scotland's Benefits Bill to Soar by £700 Million Under SNP Plan
Scotland's benefits bill could increase by £700 million due to the SNP's plan to scrap the two-child cap, starting in 2026-27, potentially attracting 'benefits tourists' and impacting migration within the UK, according to the Scottish Fiscal Commission.
Scotland's Benefits Bill to Soar by £700 Million Under SNP Plan
Scotland's benefits bill could increase by £700 million due to the SNP's plan to scrap the two-child cap, starting in 2026-27, potentially attracting 'benefits tourists' and impacting migration within the UK, according to the Scottish Fiscal Commission.
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56% Bias Score
Federal Funding Cuts for Overfunded Private Schools
The Australian government will cut funding to 299 overfunded private schools, including 60 in Victoria, over five years, potentially leading to fee hikes; the reduction aims to reach 80 percent of the School Resourcing Standard by 2029.
Federal Funding Cuts for Overfunded Private Schools
The Australian government will cut funding to 299 overfunded private schools, including 60 in Victoria, over five years, potentially leading to fee hikes; the reduction aims to reach 80 percent of the School Resourcing Standard by 2029.
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52% Bias Score
UK Budget Triggers Widespread Price Hike Plans, Plunging Business Confidence
A new UK budget has caused more than half of private sector firms to plan price hikes to offset tax increases, resulting in the lowest business confidence since the 2022 mini-budget and threatening further inflation and economic stagnation.
UK Budget Triggers Widespread Price Hike Plans, Plunging Business Confidence
A new UK budget has caused more than half of private sector firms to plan price hikes to offset tax increases, resulting in the lowest business confidence since the 2022 mini-budget and threatening further inflation and economic stagnation.
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44% Bias Score
Netanyahu Leaves Hospital to Secure Budget Vote Amidst Government Divisions
Two days after prostate surgery, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left a Jerusalem hospital against medical advice to help pass a controversial budget bill by a single vote, highlighting deep divisions within his right-wing government, before returning to the hospital for continued recovery...
Netanyahu Leaves Hospital to Secure Budget Vote Amidst Government Divisions
Two days after prostate surgery, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left a Jerusalem hospital against medical advice to help pass a controversial budget bill by a single vote, highlighting deep divisions within his right-wing government, before returning to the hospital for continued recovery...
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52% Bias Score
Netanyahu Secures Passage of 2025 Budget Amidst Coalition Revolt
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, recovering from prostate surgery, intervened to ensure the passage of a 2025 austerity budget, narrowly avoiding collapse of his far-right coalition government due to opposition from hardline partners demanding more funding for police and opposing military ...
Netanyahu Secures Passage of 2025 Budget Amidst Coalition Revolt
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, recovering from prostate surgery, intervened to ensure the passage of a 2025 austerity budget, narrowly avoiding collapse of his far-right coalition government due to opposition from hardline partners demanding more funding for police and opposing military ...
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48% Bias Score
EU Urged to Increase Global Engagement Budget to Address Global Crises
The EU faces a \$2.5 trillion annual funding gap to address global crises, risking 132 million people falling into extreme poverty by 2030; the mid-term MFF revision raised concerns about the EU's commitment to global issues, prompting calls for increased external action budget in the next MFF to re...
EU Urged to Increase Global Engagement Budget to Address Global Crises
The EU faces a \$2.5 trillion annual funding gap to address global crises, risking 132 million people falling into extreme poverty by 2030; the mid-term MFF revision raised concerns about the EU's commitment to global issues, prompting calls for increased external action budget in the next MFF to re...
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44% Bias Score
IRS Watchdog Urges Congress to Preserve Taxpayer Services Funding
The IRS's internal watchdog warned Congress against cutting funding for taxpayer services and technology modernization, highlighting an imbalance in the Inflation Reduction Act's funding allocation where only 10% was allocated to these crucial areas compared to 58% for enforcement, despite 98% of fe...
IRS Watchdog Urges Congress to Preserve Taxpayer Services Funding
The IRS's internal watchdog warned Congress against cutting funding for taxpayer services and technology modernization, highlighting an imbalance in the Inflation Reduction Act's funding allocation where only 10% was allocated to these crucial areas compared to 58% for enforcement, despite 98% of fe...
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36% Bias Score
Next Price Hike Exacerbates UK Cost of Living Crisis
Next announced a 1% price increase due to a £67 million rise in wage bills from increased employer National Insurance contributions, adding to the rising cost pressures on UK households and businesses, including energy, water, and council tax increases totaling £270 from April.
Next Price Hike Exacerbates UK Cost of Living Crisis
Next announced a 1% price increase due to a £67 million rise in wage bills from increased employer National Insurance contributions, adding to the rising cost pressures on UK households and businesses, including energy, water, and council tax increases totaling £270 from April.
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40% Bias Score
Valencia Raises Single Bus Ticket Price by 33%
Valencia's EMT increased single bus ticket prices by 33% to €2, impacting 7% of users; the council says this is to encourage multi-journey tickets and that the price was unchanged for 12 years, while the opposition criticizes this decision in the current economic climate.
Valencia Raises Single Bus Ticket Price by 33%
Valencia's EMT increased single bus ticket prices by 33% to €2, impacting 7% of users; the council says this is to encourage multi-journey tickets and that the price was unchanged for 12 years, while the opposition criticizes this decision in the current economic climate.
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44% Bias Score
Netanyahu Leaves Hospital to Secure Crucial Vote Amidst Coalition Divisions
Following prostate surgery, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left the hospital against medical advice to ensure the passage of a controversial budget law by a single vote, highlighting deep divisions within his right-wing coalition government.
Netanyahu Leaves Hospital to Secure Crucial Vote Amidst Coalition Divisions
Following prostate surgery, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left the hospital against medical advice to ensure the passage of a controversial budget law by a single vote, highlighting deep divisions within his right-wing coalition government.
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48% Bias Score
Delayed French Budget Cuts Energy Bill Aid to 800,000 Households
Due to a delayed 2025 budget, 800,000 French households will lose energy bill assistance (Chèque Energie) by December 31, 2024, despite a supplementary online platform processing 122,500 applications (averaging \u20ac136).
Delayed French Budget Cuts Energy Bill Aid to 800,000 Households
Due to a delayed 2025 budget, 800,000 French households will lose energy bill assistance (Chèque Energie) by December 31, 2024, despite a supplementary online platform processing 122,500 applications (averaging \u20ac136).
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36% Bias Score
French Households to See 14% Electricity Bill Decrease
The French government's electricity price shield will end February 1st, 2025, leading to a 14% decrease in household electricity bills due to lower international prices, despite a canceled planned tax increase that would have limited the decrease to 9%.
French Households to See 14% Electricity Bill Decrease
The French government's electricity price shield will end February 1st, 2025, leading to a 14% decrease in household electricity bills due to lower international prices, despite a canceled planned tax increase that would have limited the decrease to 9%.
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52% Bias Score
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