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.
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
UK to Crack Down on Welfare Fraud with Driving Ban and Bank Access
The UK government will introduce a bill to combat welfare fraud, allowing the DWP to recover £1.5 billion over five years by suspending driving licenses for those with over £1,000 in unpaid debts and accessing bank statements for debt recovery; the bill also expands Public Sector Fraud Authority pow...
UK to Crack Down on Welfare Fraud with Driving Ban and Bank Access
The UK government will introduce a bill to combat welfare fraud, allowing the DWP to recover £1.5 billion over five years by suspending driving licenses for those with over £1,000 in unpaid debts and accessing bank statements for debt recovery; the bill also expands Public Sector Fraud Authority pow...
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72% Bias Score
European Markets Rise on Adidas, UK Deficit Weighs
European stock markets opened higher Wednesday, boosted by strong Adidas Q4 results and a less aggressive-than-expected U.S. trade policy stance; however, the UK reported a record December budget deficit of £17.8 billion.
European Markets Rise on Adidas, UK Deficit Weighs
European stock markets opened higher Wednesday, boosted by strong Adidas Q4 results and a less aggressive-than-expected U.S. trade policy stance; however, the UK reported a record December budget deficit of £17.8 billion.
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52% Bias Score
ThyssenKrupp Job Cuts Threaten Ruhr Region's Stability
ThyssenKrupp's planned elimination of 11,000 jobs, including 1,000 in Bochum, threatens the economic stability of the Ruhr region and the Social Democratic Party's base, impacting generations of families who have historically relied on the steel industry.
ThyssenKrupp Job Cuts Threaten Ruhr Region's Stability
ThyssenKrupp's planned elimination of 11,000 jobs, including 1,000 in Bochum, threatens the economic stability of the Ruhr region and the Social Democratic Party's base, impacting generations of families who have historically relied on the steel industry.
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52% Bias Score
Eyadéma's Long Rule: Economic Development and Complex Legacy in Togo
Gnassingbé Eyadéma's 38-year rule in Togo (1967-2005) saw significant economic development through phosphate exploitation, infrastructure development, tourism investment, and a strong military, while his active diplomacy positioned Togo internationally, leaving a complex legacy.
Eyadéma's Long Rule: Economic Development and Complex Legacy in Togo
Gnassingbé Eyadéma's 38-year rule in Togo (1967-2005) saw significant economic development through phosphate exploitation, infrastructure development, tourism investment, and a strong military, while his active diplomacy positioned Togo internationally, leaving a complex legacy.
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56% Bias Score
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.
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
\"German Kindergartens See Surge in Longer Childcare Hours Amidst Staffing Shortages\"\
The number of children in German kindergartens with over 35 weekly childcare hours increased by 30 percent between 2014 and 2024, reaching 3.94 million, while the number of educators rose by 46 percent to 724,000; however, staff shortages persist due to widespread part-time work.
\"German Kindergartens See Surge in Longer Childcare Hours Amidst Staffing Shortages\"\
The number of children in German kindergartens with over 35 weekly childcare hours increased by 30 percent between 2014 and 2024, reaching 3.94 million, while the number of educators rose by 46 percent to 724,000; however, staff shortages persist due to widespread part-time work.
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36% Bias Score
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
EU adopts pragmatic approach to Trump's second term
Following President Trump's inauguration, the European Union adopted a pragmatic approach, prioritizing dialogue while preparing to defend its interests, particularly concerning trade and regulatory issues, amidst differing viewpoints among EU members on the best response strategy.
EU adopts pragmatic approach to Trump's second term
Following President Trump's inauguration, the European Union adopted a pragmatic approach, prioritizing dialogue while preparing to defend its interests, particularly concerning trade and regulatory issues, amidst differing viewpoints among EU members on the best response strategy.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Issues Executive Order to Combat Inflation
On January 20, President Trump signed an executive order aiming to lower the cost of living by directing federal agencies to reduce prices on housing, healthcare, and fuel, despite economists' doubts and low public confidence.
Trump Issues Executive Order to Combat Inflation
On January 20, President Trump signed an executive order aiming to lower the cost of living by directing federal agencies to reduce prices on housing, healthcare, and fuel, despite economists' doubts and low public confidence.
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48% Bias Score
Liberia's Medtech Faces FIA Probe for Alleged Financial Misconduct
Medtech Scientific Liberia Limited, holding an 80% revenue share from imported goods, faces an FIA investigation for alleged financial misconduct, including overcharging customers and obstructing justice, potentially leading to administrative and criminal sanctions.
Liberia's Medtech Faces FIA Probe for Alleged Financial Misconduct
Medtech Scientific Liberia Limited, holding an 80% revenue share from imported goods, faces an FIA investigation for alleged financial misconduct, including overcharging customers and obstructing justice, potentially leading to administrative and criminal sanctions.
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52% Bias Score
Netflix Raises Prices After Record Subscriber Growth
Netflix raised prices in several countries after exceeding subscriber growth expectations by nearly 19 million in Q4 2024, reaching over 300 million subscribers, driven by content such as "Squid Game" season 2 and live sports; the company will now report paid memberships at key milestones.
Netflix Raises Prices After Record Subscriber Growth
Netflix raised prices in several countries after exceeding subscriber growth expectations by nearly 19 million in Q4 2024, reaching over 300 million subscribers, driven by content such as "Squid Game" season 2 and live sports; the company will now report paid memberships at key milestones.
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44% Bias Score