HMRC Cuts Off 43,690 Customers, Faces Criticism Over Poor Phone Service and Rising Uncollectable Debt
HMRC's phone system cut off 43,690 customers after 70-minute waits in 2023-24 due to high call volume, prompting criticism from MPs over poor service and a £5 billion increase in uncollectable debt; HMRC denies claims of deliberately poor service.
HMRC Cuts Off 43,690 Customers, Faces Criticism Over Poor Phone Service and Rising Uncollectable Debt
HMRC's phone system cut off 43,690 customers after 70-minute waits in 2023-24 due to high call volume, prompting criticism from MPs over poor service and a £5 billion increase in uncollectable debt; HMRC denies claims of deliberately poor service.
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56% Bias Score
Unpaid Utilities in Russia: Penalties, Service Cutoffs, and Potential Evictions
In Russia, overdue utility bills result in penalties from day 31, service cutoffs after two months (except heating/water), and potential court actions leading to asset seizure, travel bans (over 30,000 rubles debt), and eviction for social housing tenants after six months of unpaid bills.
Unpaid Utilities in Russia: Penalties, Service Cutoffs, and Potential Evictions
In Russia, overdue utility bills result in penalties from day 31, service cutoffs after two months (except heating/water), and potential court actions leading to asset seizure, travel bans (over 30,000 rubles debt), and eviction for social housing tenants after six months of unpaid bills.
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32% Bias Score
Biden's Economic Legacy: Strong Growth Amidst Inflation and Inequality
President Biden leaves office with the U.S. economy showing strong growth and low unemployment, but facing high inflation and record wealth inequality, leaving behind a national debt of $36.2 trillion.
Biden's Economic Legacy: Strong Growth Amidst Inflation and Inequality
President Biden leaves office with the U.S. economy showing strong growth and low unemployment, but facing high inflation and record wealth inequality, leaving behind a national debt of $36.2 trillion.
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36% Bias Score
Greece Raises €4 Billion in 10-Year Bond Issuance
Greece raised €4 billion through a 10-year bond issuance on January 15th, 2025, with bids totaling €40.5 billion and an interest rate of 3.6%, strategically timed to avoid market uncertainty and benefit from positive credit rating trends.
Greece Raises €4 Billion in 10-Year Bond Issuance
Greece raised €4 billion through a 10-year bond issuance on January 15th, 2025, with bids totaling €40.5 billion and an interest rate of 3.6%, strategically timed to avoid market uncertainty and benefit from positive credit rating trends.
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36% Bias Score
Home Equity Loans Offer Significant Savings Over Credit Cards in 2025
As of January 13th, the average credit card interest rate was 22.80%, significantly higher than the 8.43% average home equity loan rate, offering homeowners a cheaper alternative for borrowing large sums (near $320,000 on average).
Home Equity Loans Offer Significant Savings Over Credit Cards in 2025
As of January 13th, the average credit card interest rate was 22.80%, significantly higher than the 8.43% average home equity loan rate, offering homeowners a cheaper alternative for borrowing large sums (near $320,000 on average).
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56% Bias Score
Medical Debt Removal from Credit Reports
The Biden administration finalized a rule to remove an estimated $49 billion in medical debt from the credit reports of about 15 million Americans, impacting credit scores and loan decisions, starting in 2025.
Medical Debt Removal from Credit Reports
The Biden administration finalized a rule to remove an estimated $49 billion in medical debt from the credit reports of about 15 million Americans, impacting credit scores and loan decisions, starting in 2025.
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40% Bias Score
EU Approves France's Revised Budget, Projecting 5.4% Deficit in 2025
On January 20th, the European Commission approved France's revised budget, projecting a 5.4% deficit in 2025 but maintaining the goal of a deficit below 3% by 2029; this follows a government change and aims to address France's high debt.
EU Approves France's Revised Budget, Projecting 5.4% Deficit in 2025
On January 20th, the European Commission approved France's revised budget, projecting a 5.4% deficit in 2025 but maintaining the goal of a deficit below 3% by 2029; this follows a government change and aims to address France's high debt.
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48% Bias Score
France's Political Instability Triggers Economic Crisis
France's political instability, marked by four prime ministers in a year and a deeply divided parliament, is causing economic woes, with record-high national debt and an unpassed 2025 budget, threatening social and economic stability.
France's Political Instability Triggers Economic Crisis
France's political instability, marked by four prime ministers in a year and a deeply divided parliament, is causing economic woes, with record-high national debt and an unpassed 2025 budget, threatening social and economic stability.
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64% Bias Score
Bankrupt Russian Media Mogul Vladimir Gusinsky Owes Over \$7 Million
Former Russian media magnate Vladimir Gusinsky, once worth \$400 million, declared bankruptcy in a Connecticut court on January 1, 2025, owing over \$7 million to more than 10 creditors, including Alexander Zheleznyak and Leonid Nevzlin, with assets under \$6 million.
Bankrupt Russian Media Mogul Vladimir Gusinsky Owes Over \$7 Million
Former Russian media magnate Vladimir Gusinsky, once worth \$400 million, declared bankruptcy in a Connecticut court on January 1, 2025, owing over \$7 million to more than 10 creditors, including Alexander Zheleznyak and Leonid Nevzlin, with assets under \$6 million.
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40% Bias Score
SGK Rejects Ankara Municipality's Property Offer Due to Legal Restrictions
The Social Security Institution (SGK) rejected Ankara Metropolitan Municipality's (ABB) offer of 572 properties, including the Anafartalar Market, as collateral for debt repayment due to existing liens totaling approximately 3 million Turkish lira on properties valued at 1.193 billion Turkish lira, ...
SGK Rejects Ankara Municipality's Property Offer Due to Legal Restrictions
The Social Security Institution (SGK) rejected Ankara Metropolitan Municipality's (ABB) offer of 572 properties, including the Anafartalar Market, as collateral for debt repayment due to existing liens totaling approximately 3 million Turkish lira on properties valued at 1.193 billion Turkish lira, ...
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Football's Financial Crisis: From Debt to Stricter Controls
Spanish football's financial crisis in the late 20th century, stemming from overspending and failed government support, was addressed by Javier Tebas's 'Economic Plan' in 2013, leading to stricter financial controls and improved stability, yet also causing recent tensions.
Spanish Football's Financial Crisis: From Debt to Stricter Controls
Spanish football's financial crisis in the late 20th century, stemming from overspending and failed government support, was addressed by Javier Tebas's 'Economic Plan' in 2013, leading to stricter financial controls and improved stability, yet also causing recent tensions.
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64% Bias Score
Star Entertainment Faces Imminent Financial Collapse
Star Entertainment, Australia's major casino operator, faces potential administration due to critical cash shortage ($79 million remaining, $35 million monthly burn rate), despite a recent $100 million emergency loan. The company needs to secure additional funding and meet stringent conditions, incl...
Star Entertainment Faces Imminent Financial Collapse
Star Entertainment, Australia's major casino operator, faces potential administration due to critical cash shortage ($79 million remaining, $35 million monthly burn rate), despite a recent $100 million emergency loan. The company needs to secure additional funding and meet stringent conditions, incl...
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48% Bias Score