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Soaring Costs of Scottish Inquiries Spark Concerns
Scotland's surge in statutory inquiries has resulted in a £230 million cost to taxpayers, prompting concerns about financial strain on public services and prompting calls for alternative justice mechanisms.
Soaring Costs of Scottish Inquiries Spark Concerns
Scotland's surge in statutory inquiries has resulted in a £230 million cost to taxpayers, prompting concerns about financial strain on public services and prompting calls for alternative justice mechanisms.
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56% Bias Score
ICAC investigates alleged corruption in NSW school building unit
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating Anthony Manning, former head of the NSW Education Department's school building unit, for alleged corruption, including the hiring of a strategic advisor at a daily rate of $1920 without a contract, and spending on contractors ...
ICAC investigates alleged corruption in NSW school building unit
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating Anthony Manning, former head of the NSW Education Department's school building unit, for alleged corruption, including the hiring of a strategic advisor at a daily rate of $1920 without a contract, and spending on contractors ...
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52% Bias Score
\$4.7 Trillion in Untraceable Treasury Payments Uncovered
Elon Musk's DOGE uncovered \$4.7 trillion in untraceable Treasury Department payments due to previously optional TAS identification codes; this led to the implementation of mandatory TAS codes and calls for investigations into the misspent funds, along with a new bill to increase transparency.
\$4.7 Trillion in Untraceable Treasury Payments Uncovered
Elon Musk's DOGE uncovered \$4.7 trillion in untraceable Treasury Department payments due to previously optional TAS identification codes; this led to the implementation of mandatory TAS codes and calls for investigations into the misspent funds, along with a new bill to increase transparency.
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52% Bias Score
Homan's $1 Million-a-Month Security Detail Sparks Spending Concerns
Tom Homan, the Trump administration's border czar, incurs over $500,000 monthly in security costs, sparking concerns from Trump allies about government spending, while the DHS cites threats related to his immigration enforcement stance.
Homan's $1 Million-a-Month Security Detail Sparks Spending Concerns
Tom Homan, the Trump administration's border czar, incurs over $500,000 monthly in security costs, sparking concerns from Trump allies about government spending, while the DHS cites threats related to his immigration enforcement stance.
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52% Bias Score
White House Rejects GAO Report on Blocked EV Funding, Citing Impoundment Control Act Dispute
The White House rejected a GAO report accusing the Trump administration of illegally blocking $5 billion in electric vehicle funding from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, violating the Impoundment Control Act; the administration claims the GAO misunderstands the law and the program's implemen...
White House Rejects GAO Report on Blocked EV Funding, Citing Impoundment Control Act Dispute
The White House rejected a GAO report accusing the Trump administration of illegally blocking $5 billion in electric vehicle funding from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, violating the Impoundment Control Act; the administration claims the GAO misunderstands the law and the program's implemen...
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44% Bias Score
UK Government Faces Fresh Strikes Over 'Inadequate' Public Sector Pay Rise
The UK government announced a 4% pay rise for junior doctors, teachers, and school leaders, and smaller increases for other public sector workers, but unions threatened further strikes citing insufficient funding and pay restoration demands amidst 3.5% inflation.
UK Government Faces Fresh Strikes Over 'Inadequate' Public Sector Pay Rise
The UK government announced a 4% pay rise for junior doctors, teachers, and school leaders, and smaller increases for other public sector workers, but unions threatened further strikes citing insufficient funding and pay restoration demands amidst 3.5% inflation.
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60% Bias Score
HS2 Investigates Whistleblower Claims of Labor Supplier Fraud
HS2 Ltd is investigating whistleblower allegations of staff misclassification and inflated billing by two labor suppliers to its contractor, Balfour Beatty Vinci, on the West Midlands section of the HS2 rail line, prompting an internal investigation and suspension of one contractor.
HS2 Investigates Whistleblower Claims of Labor Supplier Fraud
HS2 Ltd is investigating whistleblower allegations of staff misclassification and inflated billing by two labor suppliers to its contractor, Balfour Beatty Vinci, on the West Midlands section of the HS2 rail line, prompting an internal investigation and suspension of one contractor.
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40% Bias Score
Spain Confirms 20,000 Public Sector Job Losses Amidst Staffing Crisis
The Spanish government admits to a net loss of 20,646 public sector jobs over the past 10 years, exacerbating staffing shortages as 21% of the workforce nears retirement, despite a recent large hiring initiative and plans for functional restructuring.
Spain Confirms 20,000 Public Sector Job Losses Amidst Staffing Crisis
The Spanish government admits to a net loss of 20,646 public sector jobs over the past 10 years, exacerbating staffing shortages as 21% of the workforce nears retirement, despite a recent large hiring initiative and plans for functional restructuring.
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48% Bias Score
Armenia Allocates More Funds to Scandal-Ridden ANIF Foundation Amidst Liquidation Delays
The Armenian government will allocate 124 million AMD to the ANIF Foundation for tax payments and liquidation, despite accusations of \$60 million in misused funds and ongoing corruption investigations; the liquidation process, delayed by negotiations with Masdar, may take years.
Armenia Allocates More Funds to Scandal-Ridden ANIF Foundation Amidst Liquidation Delays
The Armenian government will allocate 124 million AMD to the ANIF Foundation for tax payments and liquidation, despite accusations of \$60 million in misused funds and ongoing corruption investigations; the liquidation process, delayed by negotiations with Masdar, may take years.
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68% Bias Score
House Passes Trump's Tax and Spending Bill, Sparking Debt Concerns
The Republican-controlled House narrowly passed a tax and spending bill (215-214, one abstention) championed by Donald Trump, despite internal divisions and Democratic opposition, raising concerns about increased national debt and cuts to social programs.
House Passes Trump's Tax and Spending Bill, Sparking Debt Concerns
The Republican-controlled House narrowly passed a tax and spending bill (215-214, one abstention) championed by Donald Trump, despite internal divisions and Democratic opposition, raising concerns about increased national debt and cuts to social programs.
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48% Bias Score
Mexico Expands Social Welfare Programs to 30 Million Households
Mexico's Bienestar programs, encompassing pensions for the elderly, people with disabilities, and children, along with educational scholarships, currently reach over 30 million households, with recent expansions targeting women and vulnerable groups; disbursements are made bimonthly via welfare card...
Mexico Expands Social Welfare Programs to 30 Million Households
Mexico's Bienestar programs, encompassing pensions for the elderly, people with disabilities, and children, along with educational scholarships, currently reach over 30 million households, with recent expansions targeting women and vulnerable groups; disbursements are made bimonthly via welfare card...
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64% Bias Score
US National Debt Crisis: \$3.8 Trillion Increase Exacerbates Economic Risks
America's \$36 trillion national debt, projected to rise by \$3.8 trillion, severely restricts the government's ability to address future crises, impacting borrowing costs, job growth, and economic investment, raising the risk of a debt crisis.
US National Debt Crisis: \$3.8 Trillion Increase Exacerbates Economic Risks
America's \$36 trillion national debt, projected to rise by \$3.8 trillion, severely restricts the government's ability to address future crises, impacting borrowing costs, job growth, and economic investment, raising the risk of a debt crisis.
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56% Bias Score
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