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Russian Official Loses Record 430 Million Rubles to Scammers
Olga Serova, a former high-ranking official in the Samara region, lost 430 million rubles—a record sum—to scammers, but still retained substantial savings, raising questions about the source of her wealth and the management of public funds in regional development corporations.
Russian Official Loses Record 430 Million Rubles to Scammers
Olga Serova, a former high-ranking official in the Samara region, lost 430 million rubles—a record sum—to scammers, but still retained substantial savings, raising questions about the source of her wealth and the management of public funds in regional development corporations.
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76% Bias Score
UK Borrowing Costs Rise, Testing Labour's Economic Plans
Increased UK government borrowing costs due to financial market turmoil could force Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise taxes or cut spending, but projected consumer-driven growth offers some economic resilience, requiring strategic fiscal management.
UK Borrowing Costs Rise, Testing Labour's Economic Plans
Increased UK government borrowing costs due to financial market turmoil could force Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise taxes or cut spending, but projected consumer-driven growth offers some economic resilience, requiring strategic fiscal management.
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36% Bias Score
Treasury Department Recoups $31 Million in Improper Payments to Deceased Individuals
The Treasury Department recouped over $31 million in five months from improper payments to deceased individuals after gaining access to the Social Security Administration's death database, addressing a long-standing problem of billions of dollars lost due to inter-agency communication failures.
Treasury Department Recoups $31 Million in Improper Payments to Deceased Individuals
The Treasury Department recouped over $31 million in five months from improper payments to deceased individuals after gaining access to the Social Security Administration's death database, addressing a long-standing problem of billions of dollars lost due to inter-agency communication failures.
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40% Bias Score
Canada's IT Outsourcing Costs Exceed In-House Alternatives by 22-25.7 Percent
The Canadian federal government spent $2.6 billion on contracted IT services in 2022-23, exceeding in-house costs by 22-25.7 percent in four departments studied; the total spent on outsourcing rose from $14.7 billion in 2020-21 to $20.7 billion in 2023-24, despite an increase in the number of public...
Canada's IT Outsourcing Costs Exceed In-House Alternatives by 22-25.7 Percent
The Canadian federal government spent $2.6 billion on contracted IT services in 2022-23, exceeding in-house costs by 22-25.7 percent in four departments studied; the total spent on outsourcing rose from $14.7 billion in 2020-21 to $20.7 billion in 2023-24, despite an increase in the number of public...
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36% Bias Score
Trump to Mandate Disclosure of Federal Union Bargaining Costs
President-elect Donald Trump plans to mandate that all federal agencies report their collective bargaining costs with labor unions, aiming to increase transparency and accountability after a report revealed millions of dollars spent on negotiations, including \$6 million by the Small Business Admini...
Trump to Mandate Disclosure of Federal Union Bargaining Costs
President-elect Donald Trump plans to mandate that all federal agencies report their collective bargaining costs with labor unions, aiming to increase transparency and accountability after a report revealed millions of dollars spent on negotiations, including \$6 million by the Small Business Admini...
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56% Bias Score
UK Chancellor Launches Efficiency Drive Amidst Economic Crisis and Chinese Investment
Facing economic turmoil and criticism, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves launched a public sector efficiency drive and secured a £600 million investment from China to boost growth, amid warnings of a potential 1970s-style debt crisis.
UK Chancellor Launches Efficiency Drive Amidst Economic Crisis and Chinese Investment
Facing economic turmoil and criticism, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves launched a public sector efficiency drive and secured a £600 million investment from China to boost growth, amid warnings of a potential 1970s-style debt crisis.
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68% Bias Score
Australian Job Growth Fuels Inflation Debate Ahead of Election
In Australia, over 87 percent of job growth since March 2023 has been in public sectors like health and education, raising inflation concerns and becoming a key election issue, with economists and government officials offering differing perspectives.
Australian Job Growth Fuels Inflation Debate Ahead of Election
In Australia, over 87 percent of job growth since March 2023 has been in public sectors like health and education, raising inflation concerns and becoming a key election issue, with economists and government officials offering differing perspectives.
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64% Bias Score
£130 Million Wasted on IT for Scrapped Rwanda Asylum Plan
The UK government spent over £130 million on IT systems for its now-abandoned plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, representing a significant portion of the £715 million total cost; the policy was scrapped by the new Labour government shortly after taking office.
£130 Million Wasted on IT for Scrapped Rwanda Asylum Plan
The UK government spent over £130 million on IT systems for its now-abandoned plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, representing a significant portion of the £715 million total cost; the policy was scrapped by the new Labour government shortly after taking office.
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48% Bias Score
NDIS Workforce to Surpass Mining and Agriculture by 2025-26
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is projected to employ more people than the mining or agriculture industries by 2025-26, creating a large new sector of the Australian economy, but this comes with challenges of managing its exponential growth and cost.
NDIS Workforce to Surpass Mining and Agriculture by 2025-26
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is projected to employ more people than the mining or agriculture industries by 2025-26, creating a large new sector of the Australian economy, but this comes with challenges of managing its exponential growth and cost.
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52% Bias Score
€3.3 Million Spent on Basque Government Recruitment Consultants, Raising Concerns of Favoritism
The Basque PP accuses the Basque Government of spending over €3.3 million in two years on consulting firms for public sector recruitment, allegedly favoring certain firms and bypassing standard employment procedures; Euskotren's alleged concealment of a €1.3 million contract adds to concerns.
€3.3 Million Spent on Basque Government Recruitment Consultants, Raising Concerns of Favoritism
The Basque PP accuses the Basque Government of spending over €3.3 million in two years on consulting firms for public sector recruitment, allegedly favoring certain firms and bypassing standard employment procedures; Euskotren's alleged concealment of a €1.3 million contract adds to concerns.
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56% Bias Score
French Unemployment Agency Faces Financial Crisis Due to Budget Delay
Unédic, the French unemployment insurance agency, faces a financial crisis due to a delayed €4 billion state loan guarantee for its 2025 budget, potentially resulting in €44.3 billion debt by 2027, despite a projected €300 million surplus in 2024, prompting concerns about the system's long-term solv...
French Unemployment Agency Faces Financial Crisis Due to Budget Delay
Unédic, the French unemployment insurance agency, faces a financial crisis due to a delayed €4 billion state loan guarantee for its 2025 budget, potentially resulting in €44.3 billion debt by 2027, despite a projected €300 million surplus in 2024, prompting concerns about the system's long-term solv...
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44% Bias Score
China to Implement Proactive Fiscal Policy with Increased Deficit and Bond Issuance
China will significantly increase its fiscal spending in 2024, raising its deficit-to-GDP ratio potentially to 4 percent and issuing more government bonds to boost economic growth, specifically targeting infrastructure and affordable housing to counter domestic and global economic headwinds.
China to Implement Proactive Fiscal Policy with Increased Deficit and Bond Issuance
China will significantly increase its fiscal spending in 2024, raising its deficit-to-GDP ratio potentially to 4 percent and issuing more government bonds to boost economic growth, specifically targeting infrastructure and affordable housing to counter domestic and global economic headwinds.
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52% Bias Score
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