UK Water Bills to Rise by £94 (21%) Over Five Years
England and Wales will see an average £94 (21%) water bill increase over five years, starting April 2025, to fund infrastructure upgrades despite concerns over affordability and potential consumer anger, following negotiations between Ofwat and water companies.
UK Water Bills to Rise by £94 (21%) Over Five Years
England and Wales will see an average £94 (21%) water bill increase over five years, starting April 2025, to fund infrastructure upgrades despite concerns over affordability and potential consumer anger, following negotiations between Ofwat and water companies.
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48% Bias Score
Erzgebirgskreis Sells Fichtelberghaus to Private Investor for €1.975 Million
The Erzgebirgskreis sold the Fichtelberghaus, a popular tourist destination in Saxony's Erzgebirge, to Fichtelberghaus Invest GmbH for €1.975 million, due to high renovation costs. The sale includes a clause ensuring continued operation as a restaurant and hotel, while a separate smaller plot was so...
Erzgebirgskreis Sells Fichtelberghaus to Private Investor for €1.975 Million
The Erzgebirgskreis sold the Fichtelberghaus, a popular tourist destination in Saxony's Erzgebirge, to Fichtelberghaus Invest GmbH for €1.975 million, due to high renovation costs. The sale includes a clause ensuring continued operation as a restaurant and hotel, while a separate smaller plot was so...
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48% Bias Score
Royal Mail Golden Share Deal Raises Concerns
Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky acquired a stake in Royal Mail through a deal with the UK government involving a 'golden share', raising concerns about the protection of British interests and the strategic use of such shares; separately, the Ministry of Defence paid £6bn to regain control of 36,0...
Royal Mail Golden Share Deal Raises Concerns
Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky acquired a stake in Royal Mail through a deal with the UK government involving a 'golden share', raising concerns about the protection of British interests and the strategic use of such shares; separately, the Ministry of Defence paid £6bn to regain control of 36,0...
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68% Bias Score
Royal Mail Sold to Czech Billionaire: End of 500 Years of British Ownership
The UK government approved a £3.6 billion takeover of Royal Mail by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, ending 500 years of British ownership, despite concerns about price hikes and service quality; the deal includes government oversight via a 'golden share'.
Royal Mail Sold to Czech Billionaire: End of 500 Years of British Ownership
The UK government approved a £3.6 billion takeover of Royal Mail by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, ending 500 years of British ownership, despite concerns about price hikes and service quality; the deal includes government oversight via a 'golden share'.
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52% Bias Score
Neoliberal Economic Policies: From Chile to Argentina and Beyond
In 1973, 'The Chicago Boys' implemented neoliberal policies in Chile, later adopted globally by leaders like Reagan and Thatcher; today, Argentina's President Milei and US President Trump are exploring similar approaches, potentially impacting global economic systems.
Neoliberal Economic Policies: From Chile to Argentina and Beyond
In 1973, 'The Chicago Boys' implemented neoliberal policies in Chile, later adopted globally by leaders like Reagan and Thatcher; today, Argentina's President Milei and US President Trump are exploring similar approaches, potentially impacting global economic systems.
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52% Bias Score
UK Government Approves Royal Mail Sale to Czech Billionaire
The UK government approved the £3.6 billion sale of Royal Mail to Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group, including worker concessions and a government "golden share", despite recent service failures and Ofcom fines, aiming to modernize the service and improve profitability.
UK Government Approves Royal Mail Sale to Czech Billionaire
The UK government approved the £3.6 billion sale of Royal Mail to Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group, including worker concessions and a government "golden share", despite recent service failures and Ofcom fines, aiming to modernize the service and improve profitability.
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32% Bias Score
EBU Warns of Severe Consequences if Israel Privatizes Public Broadcaster
The EBU chairman expressed deep concern over Israel's plan to privatize or defund its public broadcaster, Kan, warning of damage to Israel's media landscape, democratic foundations, and international reputation, including the loss of Kan's participation in Eurovision and access to international news...
EBU Warns of Severe Consequences if Israel Privatizes Public Broadcaster
The EBU chairman expressed deep concern over Israel's plan to privatize or defund its public broadcaster, Kan, warning of damage to Israel's media landscape, democratic foundations, and international reputation, including the loss of Kan's participation in Eurovision and access to international news...
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60% Bias Score
Wissing Opposes Deutsche Bahn Split, Prioritizing Funding for Track Renovations
German Verkehrsminister Volker Wissing opposes splitting Deutsche Bahn, prioritizing securing funding for crucial track renovations over increased competition; 700 million Euro in subsidies are currently blocked, jeopardizing projects and potentially causing delays and cost overruns.
Wissing Opposes Deutsche Bahn Split, Prioritizing Funding for Track Renovations
German Verkehrsminister Volker Wissing opposes splitting Deutsche Bahn, prioritizing securing funding for crucial track renovations over increased competition; 700 million Euro in subsidies are currently blocked, jeopardizing projects and potentially causing delays and cost overruns.
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44% Bias Score
Schön Clinics Delays Job Cuts Amidst Union Pressure
Schön Clinics in Rendsburg and Eckernförde will not issue January termination notices to approximately 250 employees, but job cuts remain likely, prompting upcoming negotiations between the clinic group and the works council.
Schön Clinics Delays Job Cuts Amidst Union Pressure
Schön Clinics in Rendsburg and Eckernförde will not issue January termination notices to approximately 250 employees, but job cuts remain likely, prompting upcoming negotiations between the clinic group and the works council.
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40% Bias Score
Křetínský's Royal Mail Takeover Approved: Lockers and Service Changes Planned
Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský's takeover of Royal Mail's owner has been approved, with plans to invest in delivery lockers and maintain the universal service obligation, despite proposed reductions in second-class letter deliveries and potential job losses. The acquisition follows years of chal...
Křetínský's Royal Mail Takeover Approved: Lockers and Service Changes Planned
Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský's takeover of Royal Mail's owner has been approved, with plans to invest in delivery lockers and maintain the universal service obligation, despite proposed reductions in second-class letter deliveries and potential job losses. The acquisition follows years of chal...
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32% Bias Score
Royal Mail Sold to Czech Billionaire, Commitments Made to Secure UK Operations
Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský's EP Group will buy Royal Mail for £3.6 billion, committing to keep its UK headquarters and tax residency for five years, maintain its universal service obligation, and negotiate with unions; this follows years of losses and unmet delivery targets for the postal se...
Royal Mail Sold to Czech Billionaire, Commitments Made to Secure UK Operations
Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský's EP Group will buy Royal Mail for £3.6 billion, committing to keep its UK headquarters and tax residency for five years, maintain its universal service obligation, and negotiate with unions; this follows years of losses and unmet delivery targets for the postal se...
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Blocks Volksbank Privatization
The Dutch House of Representatives will vote Wednesday on a motion to keep the nationalized Volksbank in state hands, defying the government's privatization plans due to concerns over the bank's crucial nationwide branch network for financial accessibility.
Dutch Parliament Blocks Volksbank Privatization
The Dutch House of Representatives will vote Wednesday on a motion to keep the nationalized Volksbank in state hands, defying the government's privatization plans due to concerns over the bank's crucial nationwide branch network for financial accessibility.
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52% Bias Score