Tag #Economy

bbc.com
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UK to revoke driving licenses from benefit fraudsters

The UK government proposes to strip convicted benefit cheats of their driving licenses for debts over £1,000 and gain greater access to bank account data to combat fraud, potentially saving £1.6bn over five years, but raising privacy concerns.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
lefigaro.fr
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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
repubblica.it
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Conto Termico 2.0: €10 Million for Immediate Heating System Rebates

The Italian government's Conto Termico 2.0 program provides a 65% immediate reimbursement for replacing gas heating systems with heat pumps, hybrid boilers, or biomass systems, using approximately €10 million in remaining funds, offering a faster and more advantageous alternative to the reduced Ecob...

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52% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
cincodias.elpais.com
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Sareb's Affordable Housing Project Receives No Bids

Sareb's Project Vienna, aiming to construct 3,770 affordable rental homes in Spain through a public-private partnership, received zero bids for its first phase, prompting an analysis to understand the lack of investor interest and potential project adjustments.

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40% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
elmundo.es
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Power Struggle Erupts in Spain's Business Leadership

Antonio Garamendi, CEOE president, wants Gerardo Cuerva out as Cepyme president, offering him a less prominent position within CEOE; Cuerva will run for reelection, creating a conflict that will reshape power dynamics in Spain's business sector.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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LNP Proposes $20,000 Tax Deduction for Business Food and Entertainment

Peter Dutton's LNP announced a $20,000 annual tax deduction for small businesses to spend on food and entertainment at clubs, pubs, and restaurants, a proposal that has been widely criticized by economists and commentators as wasteful and potentially costing billions of dollars.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
forbes.com
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Top Healthcare Providers Prioritize Culture for Success

Five leading U.S. healthcare providers—Boston Children's Hospital, Northwell Health, Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and Universal Health Services—attribute their success to prioritizing organizational culture, employing strategies such as open communication, employee recognition programs, and inv...

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
cincodias.elpais.com
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E-commerce Sales Surge in Spain: 18% Growth in 2024

In 2024, Spanish e-commerce sales surged by 18%, outpacing offline growth at 4.5%, reaching a 6.8% market share in consumer goods. This growth is fueled by increased purchasing frequency, larger basket sizes, and higher spending, with senior citizens increasingly adopting online shopping.

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44% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
lemonde.fr
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France Lowers Proposed Air Travel Tax Amid Environmental Concerns

France's new government is considering a lower tax on air travel, reducing expected revenue from €850 million to €750 million, causing concern among environmental groups who fear reduced funding for emission reduction initiatives. This follows a previous government's failed attempt to implement a hi...

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40% Bias Score

Climate Action
nos.nl
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Netherlands Launches Legal Cannabis Production Trial in Groningen

Starting April 7th, legal cannabis cultivation begins in the Netherlands with two Groningen facilities, Q-Farms (€30 million investment) and Holigram (€20 million investment), projected to produce 8,000 kg of weed and 1,000 kg of hash annually in a four-year trial to assess legal production feasibil...

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
elmundo.es
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Record Grocery Spending in Spain Reaches "122 Billion Euros" in 2024

Spanish consumers spent a record "122 billion euros" on groceries in 2024, a 4.6% increase driven by higher input prices (up 2.5%), increased demand (up 2%), and a booming online grocery sector (up 18%).

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36% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
africa.chinadaily.com.cn
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Academic Collaboration Should Remain Despite Supply Chain Decoupling: Expert

John Quelch, executive vice-chancellor of Duke Kunshan University, argues against extending supply chain decoupling to educational collaborations, emphasizing the importance of cross-border academic exchanges for global prosperity, citing his university's international student body and China's initi...

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36% Bias Score

Quality Education