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Dutton's Unclear Energy Plan: Promises of Cheaper Power Lack Detail
Dutton claims the Coalition can lower electricity prices through nuclear power and a national gas reserve, but provides no concrete plan for achieving \$10/gigajoule gas or lowering household costs, despite modelling suggesting otherwise; experts warn of market disruption.
Dutton's Unclear Energy Plan: Promises of Cheaper Power Lack Detail
Dutton claims the Coalition can lower electricity prices through nuclear power and a national gas reserve, but provides no concrete plan for achieving \$10/gigajoule gas or lowering household costs, despite modelling suggesting otherwise; experts warn of market disruption.
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48% Bias Score
Japan Auctions Rice Reserves to Curb Soaring Prices
The Japanese government is auctioning 70,000 metric tons of emergency rice reserves to combat supermarket prices that have doubled in a year, reaching 4,172 yen ($27.70) for 5 kilograms, due to poor harvests and increased consumer hoarding following warnings of heightened earthquake risk.
Japan Auctions Rice Reserves to Curb Soaring Prices
The Japanese government is auctioning 70,000 metric tons of emergency rice reserves to combat supermarket prices that have doubled in a year, reaching 4,172 yen ($27.70) for 5 kilograms, due to poor harvests and increased consumer hoarding following warnings of heightened earthquake risk.
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36% Bias Score
Hungary Imposes Price Margin Caps on Basic Foods
In response to 7.1% food inflation in February, Hungary introduced price margin caps on 30 basic foods until May 31st, a measure economists deem potentially short-lived and risky due to past experiences with price controls and the added burden of existing taxes and rising utility costs on smaller re...
Hungary Imposes Price Margin Caps on Basic Foods
In response to 7.1% food inflation in February, Hungary introduced price margin caps on 30 basic foods until May 31st, a measure economists deem potentially short-lived and risky due to past experiences with price controls and the added burden of existing taxes and rising utility costs on smaller re...
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Government Delays BBVA's Sabadell Takeover Bid
The Spanish government's and CNMV's actions are delaying BBVA's public takeover offer for Sabadell, creating uncertainty and potentially hindering the merger due to concerns over its impact on market competition. The CNMC has conditionally approved the merger with remedies.
Spanish Government Delays BBVA's Sabadell Takeover Bid
The Spanish government's and CNMV's actions are delaying BBVA's public takeover offer for Sabadell, creating uncertainty and potentially hindering the merger due to concerns over its impact on market competition. The CNMC has conditionally approved the merger with remedies.
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64% Bias Score
Market Inefficiencies Challenge Energy Secretary's Renewable Energy Assessment
Energy Secretary Chris Wright's claim that increased wind and solar energy raises prices is challenged by evidence of falling electricity prices in Texas with increased renewable energy use, highlighting the potential of disruptive innovations and the limitations of relying solely on current market ...
Market Inefficiencies Challenge Energy Secretary's Renewable Energy Assessment
Energy Secretary Chris Wright's claim that increased wind and solar energy raises prices is challenged by evidence of falling electricity prices in Texas with increased renewable energy use, highlighting the potential of disruptive innovations and the limitations of relying solely on current market ...
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64% Bias Score
UK Judge Averts Thames Water Nationalization with £3 Billion Rescue Loan
A UK judge approved a £3 billion rescue loan for Thames Water, Britain's largest water company, averting a potential government takeover and ensuring continued water service to 16 million customers in London and surrounding areas, while also approving a 35% increase in water bills over the next five...
UK Judge Averts Thames Water Nationalization with £3 Billion Rescue Loan
A UK judge approved a £3 billion rescue loan for Thames Water, Britain's largest water company, averting a potential government takeover and ensuring continued water service to 16 million customers in London and surrounding areas, while also approving a 35% increase in water bills over the next five...
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44% Bias Score
Mexico's School Lunch Overhaul Fights Obesity Crisis
Mexico is tackling its high obesity rates by implementing a government program that promotes healthier food options in schools, removing sugary drinks and fried foods from school menus and confronting the influence of corporate deals and street vendors contributing to the problem.
Mexico's School Lunch Overhaul Fights Obesity Crisis
Mexico is tackling its high obesity rates by implementing a government program that promotes healthier food options in schools, removing sugary drinks and fried foods from school menus and confronting the influence of corporate deals and street vendors contributing to the problem.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Left's Media Control vs. Right's Apathy
Óscar López's visit to Vincent Bolloré aimed to pressure him into supporting the Spanish government's efforts to gain control over Prisa, the media company that owns El País, revealing a stark contrast between the left's proactive media strategy and the right's apparent apathy.
Spanish Left's Media Control vs. Right's Apathy
Óscar López's visit to Vincent Bolloré aimed to pressure him into supporting the Spanish government's efforts to gain control over Prisa, the media company that owns El País, revealing a stark contrast between the left's proactive media strategy and the right's apparent apathy.
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64% Bias Score
Online Safety Act Fails Children: Ofcom's Weak Enforcement and Government Inaction
The Online Safety Act's implementation falls short of expectations, prioritizing tech firm costs over child safety; Ofcom's delayed response to online groups grooming vulnerable youth for self-harm highlights systemic failures, while government inaction risks further harm and erodes public trust.
Online Safety Act Fails Children: Ofcom's Weak Enforcement and Government Inaction
The Online Safety Act's implementation falls short of expectations, prioritizing tech firm costs over child safety; Ofcom's delayed response to online groups grooming vulnerable youth for self-harm highlights systemic failures, while government inaction risks further harm and erodes public trust.
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68% Bias Score
Catalan Rent Control: Prices Fall, Contracts Rise
Catalonia's rent regulation, implemented in 140 municipalities, resulted in a 3.7% average rent decrease and a 6.4% drop in Barcelona during the first year, along with a surge in rental contracts, although short-term leases increased by 45%.
Catalan Rent Control: Prices Fall, Contracts Rise
Catalonia's rent regulation, implemented in 140 municipalities, resulted in a 3.7% average rent decrease and a 6.4% drop in Barcelona during the first year, along with a surge in rental contracts, although short-term leases increased by 45%.
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56% Bias Score
North Macedonia's Rising Food Prices Strain Household Budgets
Rising food prices in North Macedonia pushed the February minimum union basket to 63,773 denars (€1,026), a 521 denar increase from January, with the government implementing temporary price control measures until April 30th to mitigate the impact on households.
North Macedonia's Rising Food Prices Strain Household Budgets
Rising food prices in North Macedonia pushed the February minimum union basket to 63,773 denars (€1,026), a 521 denar increase from January, with the government implementing temporary price control measures until April 30th to mitigate the impact on households.
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40% Bias Score
Bulgaria's Supermarket Boycott Prompts Reactive Government Measures
In response to consumer boycotts of Bulgarian supermarket chains, the government announced a plan to investigate markups, regulate retailer practices, and potentially create a state-supported channel for local producers to access consumers, though this might conflict with EU regulations.
Bulgaria's Supermarket Boycott Prompts Reactive Government Measures
In response to consumer boycotts of Bulgarian supermarket chains, the government announced a plan to investigate markups, regulate retailer practices, and potentially create a state-supported channel for local producers to access consumers, though this might conflict with EU regulations.
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52% Bias Score
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