Tag #Policy

Showing 37 to 48 of 428 results

bbc.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

ONS Faces Deep-Seated Issues, Leading to Flawed Economic Data

A critical UK government review of the Office for National Statistics (ONS) found deep-seated issues in its decision-making processes, leading to flawed economic data used in policy decisions and impacting the Bank of England's interest rate decisions; the review recommends splitting the National St...

Progress

32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elpais.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Spain's Post-Outage Plan: Accelerating Renewable Energy Deployment

In response to a major power outage on April 28th, the Spanish government is proposing a law to boost renewable energy investment by streamlining project approvals, incentivizing storage, and allowing renewables to participate in grid stability and receive payments for it.

Progress

32% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
africa.chinadaily.com.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

China to Boost Real Estate Market with Policy Adjustments and Nationwide Survey

The Chinese government announced Friday that it will increase efforts to stabilize its real estate market through policy adjustments informed by a nationwide survey of land and real estate projects, aiming to boost demand and facilitate market recovery, with Guangzhou considering removing purchase r...

Progress

20% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
nrc.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

SCP Report: Social Class, Not Location, Drives Inequality in the Netherlands

A new report by the Netherlands' Social and Cultural Planning Office (SCP) reveals that social class is the main cause of inequality, impacting health, lifespan and opportunities; this necessitates a long-term national strategy to address systemic issues.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nrc.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Norway's Near-Total EV Adoption: Success, Challenges, and Future Outlook

Norway's electric vehicle adoption rate has surged to nearly 100% for new car registrations due to government incentives like tax breaks, free parking and ferries, and rising emissions taxes on fossil fuel vehicles; this has led to cleaner air in Oslo, but concerns remain about overall car usage and...

Progress

40% Bias Score

Climate Action
nrc.nl
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Dutch Caretaker Government Seeks to Maintain Progress on Key Policy Areas Despite Collapse

Following the unexpected collapse of the Dutch government, the acting Prime Minister requested that parliament allow the caretaker cabinet to continue working on four key policy areas: trade wars, the national budget, national security, and the Groningen gas recovery project, despite the upcoming el...

Progress

44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elpais.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Corruption Dominates Spanish Politics, Sidelining Key Socioeconomic Issues

In Spain, the focus on corruption scandals in politics overshadows discussions of major socioeconomic issues, hindering effective governance and public discourse, as recent government changes and opposition strategies illustrate.

Progress

60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Stricter Gun Laws Linked to Reduced Child Firearm Deaths in US

A new study in Jama Pediatrics demonstrates a strong correlation between stricter state gun control laws and decreased rates of child firearm deaths in the U.S. since 2010, contrasting with increased rates in states with more permissive gun laws.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
usa.chinadaily.com.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

China Unveils Plan to Revive Real Estate Market

China's State Council announced a plan to boost its struggling real estate market by conducting a nationwide survey of land and projects, optimizing policies, and supporting urban renewal initiatives, aiming to reinvigorate demand and stabilize home prices after a recent slowdown.

Progress

36% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
nos.nl
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Dutch Personal Budget System Faces Overhaul Amid Employer Burden Concerns

A Dutch court ruling will dramatically increase the number of people receiving personal budgets who are considered their care-givers' employers, starting in 2024, leading to concerns about administrative burdens and calls for system simplification.

Progress

52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
lexpress.fr
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

France Bans Public Smoking to Reduce Healthcare Costs

France bans smoking on beaches, in parks, bus shelters, and near schools starting July 1st to curb healthcare costs and protect children, despite concerns about individual liberties.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

China's Real Estate Sales Decline 10.8 Percent in First Five Months

China's top 100 real estate developers experienced a 10.8 percent year-on-year sales decline from January to May, totaling $199 billion, despite some larger firms showing resilience and recent policy easing.

Progress

12% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

Showing 37 to 48 of 428 results