UK Housing Market Sees Record Seller Increase and Price Jump
Since Boxing Day, a record number of new sellers entered the UK housing market, resulting in a 1.7% average price increase to £366,189 and an 11% rise in sales agreed compared to the previous year, driven by falling interest rates, despite affordability concerns.
UK Housing Market Sees Record Seller Increase and Price Jump
Since Boxing Day, a record number of new sellers entered the UK housing market, resulting in a 1.7% average price increase to £366,189 and an 11% rise in sales agreed compared to the previous year, driven by falling interest rates, despite affordability concerns.
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36% Bias Score
EU Green Policies: Billions in Carbon Credits to China, Threatening European Carmakers
EU regulations may force European carmakers to pay billions to Chinese electric vehicle companies for carbon credits, placing already-struggling European businesses at a severe disadvantage and raising concerns about economic competitiveness.
EU Green Policies: Billions in Carbon Credits to China, Threatening European Carmakers
EU regulations may force European carmakers to pay billions to Chinese electric vehicle companies for carbon credits, placing already-struggling European businesses at a severe disadvantage and raising concerns about economic competitiveness.
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60% Bias Score
Spanish Government Defends Telefónica Leadership Appointment
The Spanish government defends its role in appointing Marc Murtra as Telefónica's new president, highlighting his expertise in cybersecurity and AI and denying any political motivation; simultaneously, Spain will request EU Solidarity Fund aid for post-dana reconstruction, and delays in submitting t...
Spanish Government Defends Telefónica Leadership Appointment
The Spanish government defends its role in appointing Marc Murtra as Telefónica's new president, highlighting his expertise in cybersecurity and AI and denying any political motivation; simultaneously, Spain will request EU Solidarity Fund aid for post-dana reconstruction, and delays in submitting t...
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52% Bias Score
Santander Denies Plans to Exit UK Market
Banco Santander has denied reports that it is considering selling its UK operations, despite lower-than-expected returns for nearly two decades, emphasizing the UK's continued importance to its business and highlighting the complexities and regulatory challenges involved in a potential sale.
Santander Denies Plans to Exit UK Market
Banco Santander has denied reports that it is considering selling its UK operations, despite lower-than-expected returns for nearly two decades, emphasizing the UK's continued importance to its business and highlighting the complexities and regulatory challenges involved in a potential sale.
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44% Bias Score
Ofcom's New Rules Lead to Substantial Broadband and Phone Price Hikes
New Ofcom rules banning percentage-based price hikes on phone and broadband contracts have led to significant price increases of up to 15 percent for some consumers, impacting those on cheaper plans disproportionately.
Ofcom's New Rules Lead to Substantial Broadband and Phone Price Hikes
New Ofcom rules banning percentage-based price hikes on phone and broadband contracts have led to significant price increases of up to 15 percent for some consumers, impacting those on cheaper plans disproportionately.
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52% Bias Score
German Publishers Unite to Demand Policy Changes to Secure Media's Future
The German publishers' associations BDZV and MVFP launched the "Alliance for the Future of the Press" on Monday, demanding policy changes like zero VAT on publications, restrictions on platform dominance, and AI regulations to secure the financial future of German print and digital media.
German Publishers Unite to Demand Policy Changes to Secure Media's Future
The German publishers' associations BDZV and MVFP launched the "Alliance for the Future of the Press" on Monday, demanding policy changes like zero VAT on publications, restrictions on platform dominance, and AI regulations to secure the financial future of German print and digital media.
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36% Bias Score
London Workers' Eight-Month Wage Equals Burnley's Annual Income
A Centre for Cities report reveals a stark regional pay divide in the UK, with London workers earning 68% more than those in Burnley; the average London wage (£49,455) could be earned in eight months by a London worker, highlighting the need for policy changes to address this significant regional ec...
London Workers' Eight-Month Wage Equals Burnley's Annual Income
A Centre for Cities report reveals a stark regional pay divide in the UK, with London workers earning 68% more than those in Burnley; the average London wage (£49,455) could be earned in eight months by a London worker, highlighting the need for policy changes to address this significant regional ec...
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52% Bias Score
Greek Robotics Startup Boosts Industrial Efficiency with AI-Powered Software
Progressive Robotics, a Thessaloniki-based startup, created software that drastically reduces industrial robot programming time by 80%, enabling SMEs to increase automation and reduce costs; the company secured €1.6 million in funding and is expanding globally.
Greek Robotics Startup Boosts Industrial Efficiency with AI-Powered Software
Progressive Robotics, a Thessaloniki-based startup, created software that drastically reduces industrial robot programming time by 80%, enabling SMEs to increase automation and reduce costs; the company secured €1.6 million in funding and is expanding globally.
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40% Bias Score
EU Tightens Plug-in Hybrid Emission Tests, Impacting Incentives and Sales
New European Union regulations, effective January 1st, 2025, significantly increase the driving distance used to test plug-in hybrid vehicle emissions (from 800km to 2200km in 2025, and further to 4260km in 2027), aiming to accurately reflect real-world usage and curb discrepancies between declared ...
EU Tightens Plug-in Hybrid Emission Tests, Impacting Incentives and Sales
New European Union regulations, effective January 1st, 2025, significantly increase the driving distance used to test plug-in hybrid vehicle emissions (from 800km to 2200km in 2025, and further to 4260km in 2027), aiming to accurately reflect real-world usage and curb discrepancies between declared ...
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40% Bias Score
Fybra Therm: Smart Thermostatic Valves Optimize Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency
Founded in 2021 by Gaetano Lapenta and Marco Scaramelli, Italian cleantech startup Fybra launched Fybra Therm in 2024, smart thermostatic valves using predictive algorithms and real-time air quality data to optimize heating and ventilation, saving energy and improving indoor comfort; it is currently...
Fybra Therm: Smart Thermostatic Valves Optimize Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency
Founded in 2021 by Gaetano Lapenta and Marco Scaramelli, Italian cleantech startup Fybra launched Fybra Therm in 2024, smart thermostatic valves using predictive algorithms and real-time air quality data to optimize heating and ventilation, saving energy and improving indoor comfort; it is currently...
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52% Bias Score
German Middle Class Bears Disproportionate Tax Burden Amid Rising Healthcare Costs
Germany's middle class pays over 40% of its income in taxes and social security, more than in any other European country, creating an economic disparity that is projected to worsen due to rising healthcare costs. A proposed solution to tax capital gains faces political opposition.
German Middle Class Bears Disproportionate Tax Burden Amid Rising Healthcare Costs
Germany's middle class pays over 40% of its income in taxes and social security, more than in any other European country, creating an economic disparity that is projected to worsen due to rising healthcare costs. A proposed solution to tax capital gains faces political opposition.
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52% Bias Score
Puglia's €400,000 Miami Trip Sparks Outrage
The Puglia regional government spent €400,000 on a three-day promotional event in Miami, Florida, sparking criticism from regional councilors who are demanding an audit due to the perceived extravagance of the spending and the financial hardships faced by many citizens and businesses in Puglia.
Puglia's €400,000 Miami Trip Sparks Outrage
The Puglia regional government spent €400,000 on a three-day promotional event in Miami, Florida, sparking criticism from regional councilors who are demanding an audit due to the perceived extravagance of the spending and the financial hardships faced by many citizens and businesses in Puglia.
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56% Bias Score