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England and Wales Prison Population to Exceed 100,000 by 2029
England and Wales face a prison capacity crisis: official estimates project a prison population exceeding 100,000 by March 2029 due to rising prosecutions, increased sentences, and record-high remand numbers, despite government plans to increase capacity.
England and Wales Prison Population to Exceed 100,000 by 2029
England and Wales face a prison capacity crisis: official estimates project a prison population exceeding 100,000 by March 2029 due to rising prosecutions, increased sentences, and record-high remand numbers, despite government plans to increase capacity.
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44% Bias Score
Weak Australian Economic Growth Amidst Record Immigration and Government Spending
Australia's economy grew by only 0.8% annually, its weakest performance since 1991 excluding the pandemic, despite record immigration and government spending; this resulted in a seven-quarter per capita recession, with economists predicting no near-term interest rate cuts.
Weak Australian Economic Growth Amidst Record Immigration and Government Spending
Australia's economy grew by only 0.8% annually, its weakest performance since 1991 excluding the pandemic, despite record immigration and government spending; this resulted in a seven-quarter per capita recession, with economists predicting no near-term interest rate cuts.
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48% Bias Score
England and Wales Face Critical Prison Overcrowding Crisis
A new report reveals a critical prison overcrowding crisis in England and Wales, projecting a shortage of 12,400-21,200 places by 2027 due to delays in prison construction and rising costs; this necessitates early inmate releases and alternative sentencing measures, while previous governments' polic...
England and Wales Face Critical Prison Overcrowding Crisis
A new report reveals a critical prison overcrowding crisis in England and Wales, projecting a shortage of 12,400-21,200 places by 2027 due to delays in prison construction and rising costs; this necessitates early inmate releases and alternative sentencing measures, while previous governments' polic...
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52% Bias Score
Sluggish Australian Economic Growth Driven by Government Spending
Australia's economy grew by a weaker-than-expected 0.3 percent in the September quarter, with annual growth at 0.8 percent—the worst since the 1990-91 recession outside of COVID-19. Government spending, including energy subsidies, significantly boosted overall growth, while household spending remain...
Sluggish Australian Economic Growth Driven by Government Spending
Australia's economy grew by a weaker-than-expected 0.3 percent in the September quarter, with annual growth at 0.8 percent—the worst since the 1990-91 recession outside of COVID-19. Government spending, including energy subsidies, significantly boosted overall growth, while household spending remain...
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48% Bias Score
Egypt Partially Pays $120M in Pharmaceutical Arrears, Addressing Drug Shortages
The Egyptian government disbursed 4 billion Egyptian pounds ($80.2 million) to pharmaceutical companies, addressing 6 billion pounds ($120.5 million) in arrears, alleviating drug shortages caused by currency devaluation and import cost increases; additional payments totaling 6 billion pounds ($120.3...
Egypt Partially Pays $120M in Pharmaceutical Arrears, Addressing Drug Shortages
The Egyptian government disbursed 4 billion Egyptian pounds ($80.2 million) to pharmaceutical companies, addressing 6 billion pounds ($120.5 million) in arrears, alleviating drug shortages caused by currency devaluation and import cost increases; additional payments totaling 6 billion pounds ($120.3...
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32% Bias Score
WA Regional Airfare Scheme Faces Integrity Questions Amidst Cost Blowout
Western Australia's capped regional airfare scheme, initially costing \$19 million, has ballooned to \$84 million, subsidizing nearly 400,000 tickets. Karratha received almost double the subsidized flights compared to the next town, raising concerns about its integrity and prompting calls for a revi...
WA Regional Airfare Scheme Faces Integrity Questions Amidst Cost Blowout
Western Australia's capped regional airfare scheme, initially costing \$19 million, has ballooned to \$84 million, subsidizing nearly 400,000 tickets. Karratha received almost double the subsidized flights compared to the next town, raising concerns about its integrity and prompting calls for a revi...
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44% Bias Score
DOGE Targets $150.7 Billion in Spending on Illegal Immigration
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) plans to cut $150.7 billion in government spending on illegal immigration, a figure derived from a Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) study which surpasses the cost of several major historical projects. The pla...
DOGE Targets $150.7 Billion in Spending on Illegal Immigration
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) plans to cut $150.7 billion in government spending on illegal immigration, a figure derived from a Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) study which surpasses the cost of several major historical projects. The pla...
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56% Bias Score
UK Prison Capacity Crisis: 12,400 Space Shortfall Projected by 2027
A UK government report reveals a projected shortfall of 12,400 prison spaces by 2027, despite releasing 5,500 prisoners early and a sentencing review; the plan is £4.2bn over-budget and five years behind schedule.
UK Prison Capacity Crisis: 12,400 Space Shortfall Projected by 2027
A UK government report reveals a projected shortfall of 12,400 prison spaces by 2027, despite releasing 5,500 prisoners early and a sentencing review; the plan is £4.2bn over-budget and five years behind schedule.
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44% Bias Score
Musk Proposes Dogecoin-Inspired Plan to Tackle $36 Trillion US Debt
Elon Musk, advising President-elect Trump, advocates for the Bitcoin Act of 2024 to address the $36 trillion US national debt, proposing a dogecoin-inspired efficiency program aiming for $2 trillion in spending cuts, while Tesla holds substantial bitcoin reserves.
Musk Proposes Dogecoin-Inspired Plan to Tackle $36 Trillion US Debt
Elon Musk, advising President-elect Trump, advocates for the Bitcoin Act of 2024 to address the $36 trillion US national debt, proposing a dogecoin-inspired efficiency program aiming for $2 trillion in spending cuts, while Tesla holds substantial bitcoin reserves.
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76% Bias Score
UK Prison Expansion Plan Faces Billions in Cost Overruns and Significant Shortfall
The UK government's plan to expand prison capacity by 20,000 cells by 2027 faces a £4.2 billion cost overrun and a projected 12,400-cell shortfall due to rising construction costs, delays, and insufficient planning, leaving prisons near critical capacity.
UK Prison Expansion Plan Faces Billions in Cost Overruns and Significant Shortfall
The UK government's plan to expand prison capacity by 20,000 cells by 2027 faces a £4.2 billion cost overrun and a projected 12,400-cell shortfall due to rising construction costs, delays, and insufficient planning, leaving prisons near critical capacity.
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48% Bias Score
RTVE's €60 Million Deficit and Controversial Board Salaries
RTVE, Spain's public broadcaster, faces a €47 million deficit, projected to reach €60 million by year's end, exceeding the legal limit. The new president seeks increased funding while implementing cost cuts, but the 15-member board's €125,000 annual salaries raise concerns.
RTVE's €60 Million Deficit and Controversial Board Salaries
RTVE, Spain's public broadcaster, faces a €47 million deficit, projected to reach €60 million by year's end, exceeding the legal limit. The new president seeks increased funding while implementing cost cuts, but the 15-member board's €125,000 annual salaries raise concerns.
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52% Bias Score
King Charles III Portrait Uptake Reveals Low Public Interest
Despite a £2.7 million government expenditure, only 30% of eligible UK public institutions requested the official portrait of King Charles III, revealing significantly lower public interest compared to Queen Elizabeth II's portraits.
King Charles III Portrait Uptake Reveals Low Public Interest
Despite a £2.7 million government expenditure, only 30% of eligible UK public institutions requested the official portrait of King Charles III, revealing significantly lower public interest compared to Queen Elizabeth II's portraits.
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40% Bias Score
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