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Falling School Applications Expose Funding Crisis in English Primary Schools
Falling birth rates and the cost-of-living crisis have led to fewer primary school applications in England, resulting in undersubscribed schools and school closures, despite a rise in first-choice placements (88% in London this year, compared to 81.1% in 2014).
Falling School Applications Expose Funding Crisis in English Primary Schools
Falling birth rates and the cost-of-living crisis have led to fewer primary school applications in England, resulting in undersubscribed schools and school closures, despite a rise in first-choice placements (88% in London this year, compared to 81.1% in 2014).
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52% Bias Score
UK Households Face "Awful April" as Bills Surge
On April 2nd, 2024, UK households face a wave of price increases including a 6.4% rise in energy bills (£111), a 26% increase in water bills (£123), and a 5% council tax hike (£109), amongst other increases, sparking calls for government aid and prompting cost-cutting advice.
UK Households Face "Awful April" as Bills Surge
On April 2nd, 2024, UK households face a wave of price increases including a 6.4% rise in energy bills (£111), a 26% increase in water bills (£123), and a 5% council tax hike (£109), amongst other increases, sparking calls for government aid and prompting cost-cutting advice.
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40% Bias Score
High Demand for New Essex Community Supermarket Amidst Cost-of-Living Crisis
A new community supermarket, the Braintree Hub, opened in Essex to address the soaring demand caused by the cost-of-living crisis, offering discounted groceries to its members and highlighting the significant financial struggles faced by many.
High Demand for New Essex Community Supermarket Amidst Cost-of-Living Crisis
A new community supermarket, the Braintree Hub, opened in Essex to address the soaring demand caused by the cost-of-living crisis, offering discounted groceries to its members and highlighting the significant financial struggles faced by many.
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48% Bias Score
Cafe Owner Fears Closure Amidst Government Support Cuts
Donna Carr, owner of Dot-teas Emporium in Belper, Derbyshire, fears her cafe will fail due to rising costs and reduced government support, as business rate discounts are cut and National Insurance contributions for employers rise from 13.8% to 15% in the 2024-25 financial year.
Cafe Owner Fears Closure Amidst Government Support Cuts
Donna Carr, owner of Dot-teas Emporium in Belper, Derbyshire, fears her cafe will fail due to rising costs and reduced government support, as business rate discounts are cut and National Insurance contributions for employers rise from 13.8% to 15% in the 2024-25 financial year.
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52% Bias Score
Scotland Food Bank Launches Laundry Service Amidst Rising Energy Costs
The Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels (OKFP) in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, has opened a free laundry service for families struggling with the high cost of energy, providing washing machines and dryers to over 1,000 clients monthly.
Scotland Food Bank Launches Laundry Service Amidst Rising Energy Costs
The Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels (OKFP) in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, has opened a free laundry service for families struggling with the high cost of energy, providing washing machines and dryers to over 1,000 clients monthly.
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20% Bias Score
Scottish Borders Council Raises Council Tax by 10 Percent Amid Funding Crisis
Scottish Borders Council implemented a 10 percent council tax increase, adding £178 annually for a Band E property, to fund free school meals and increased worker pay despite receiving £19 million from the Scottish Government; this follows a decade-long SNP-imposed tax freeze that left councils unde...
Scottish Borders Council Raises Council Tax by 10 Percent Amid Funding Crisis
Scottish Borders Council implemented a 10 percent council tax increase, adding £178 annually for a Band E property, to fund free school meals and increased worker pay despite receiving £19 million from the Scottish Government; this follows a decade-long SNP-imposed tax freeze that left councils unde...
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56% Bias Score
UK Households Face Crushing Bill Increases Amidst Welfare Cuts
Rising energy bills (£1,849 annually), council tax increases (up to 9.99% in some areas), and welfare cuts will push an additional 250,000 people into poverty, disproportionately impacting low-income households and exacerbating the UK cost of living crisis.
UK Households Face Crushing Bill Increases Amidst Welfare Cuts
Rising energy bills (£1,849 annually), council tax increases (up to 9.99% in some areas), and welfare cuts will push an additional 250,000 people into poverty, disproportionately impacting low-income households and exacerbating the UK cost of living crisis.
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52% Bias Score
UK Households Face "Awful April" as Essential Bills Soar
A combination of rising water bills (by £10 per month on average in England and Wales), energy prices (£111 annual increase), and council tax (up to 9.5% increase) is severely impacting low-income families in the UK, particularly single parents, many of whom are already struggling to meet basic need...
UK Households Face "Awful April" as Essential Bills Soar
A combination of rising water bills (by £10 per month on average in England and Wales), energy prices (£111 annual increase), and council tax (up to 9.5% increase) is severely impacting low-income families in the UK, particularly single parents, many of whom are already struggling to meet basic need...
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44% Bias Score
Awful April": UK Households Face Steep Cost Increases
From April 2025, UK households face sharp rises in council tax (up to 9.5%), energy bills (£111), water bills (average £120), car tax (£5-£620 depending on the vehicle), stamps (3-5p), and TV licenses (£5), although some benefits will rise modestly.
Awful April": UK Households Face Steep Cost Increases
From April 2025, UK households face sharp rises in council tax (up to 9.5%), energy bills (£111), water bills (average £120), car tax (£5-£620 depending on the vehicle), stamps (3-5p), and TV licenses (£5), although some benefits will rise modestly.
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40% Bias Score
Reeves Announces £15 Billion in Cuts Amidst Faltering Economy and Public Backlash
Facing a credibility crisis, Chancellor Rachel Reeves blames global factors for Britain's faltering economy, announcing £15 billion in cuts amid gloomy forecasts and public disapproval; polls show 53% of voters believe Labour lied about economic plans, and 31% blame Labour for the crisis.
Reeves Announces £15 Billion in Cuts Amidst Faltering Economy and Public Backlash
Facing a credibility crisis, Chancellor Rachel Reeves blames global factors for Britain's faltering economy, announcing £15 billion in cuts amid gloomy forecasts and public disapproval; polls show 53% of voters believe Labour lied about economic plans, and 31% blame Labour for the crisis.
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68% Bias Score
Die Linke's Electoral Surprise: Social Media, Policy, and Reichinnek's Rise
Die Linke, a German left-wing party, achieved a surprising electoral victory, gaining 8.7% of the national vote and becoming the leading party in Berlin, largely due to a focused campaign on cost of living issues, effective social media presence, and the rise of Heidi Reichinnek as a prominent polit...
Die Linke's Electoral Surprise: Social Media, Policy, and Reichinnek's Rise
Die Linke, a German left-wing party, achieved a surprising electoral victory, gaining 8.7% of the national vote and becoming the leading party in Berlin, largely due to a focused campaign on cost of living issues, effective social media presence, and the rise of Heidi Reichinnek as a prominent polit...
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52% Bias Score
Cyclone Zelia Causes Devastating Floods in WA; Doctor Charged with Manslaughter
Ex-tropical cyclone Zelia, a Category 4 system, hit the east Pilbara coast on Friday, causing record-breaking floods in the De Grey river catchment and prompting the WA government to prepare emergency relief. A Perth doctor has been charged with manslaughter following a fatal car crash.
Cyclone Zelia Causes Devastating Floods in WA; Doctor Charged with Manslaughter
Ex-tropical cyclone Zelia, a Category 4 system, hit the east Pilbara coast on Friday, causing record-breaking floods in the De Grey river catchment and prompting the WA government to prepare emergency relief. A Perth doctor has been charged with manslaughter following a fatal car crash.
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24% Bias Score
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