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Belfast Children's Hospital Approved After Decade of Delays
A new 155-bed children's hospital in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has been approved, beginning construction in days and costing £671m, after a decade of delays and cost increases from an initial £250m estimate; it's expected to open in 2030.
Belfast Children's Hospital Approved After Decade of Delays
A new 155-bed children's hospital in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has been approved, beginning construction in days and costing £671m, after a decade of delays and cost increases from an initial £250m estimate; it's expected to open in 2030.
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40% Bias Score
UK's Anti-Albanian Immigration Campaign Backfires
A UK government campaign, funded by the Foreign Office with a yearly budget exceeding \$4.7 million, attempted to deter Albanian immigration using negative portrayals of Albania. However, this backfired, with Albanian immigrants in the UK sharing negative experiences in Britain.
UK's Anti-Albanian Immigration Campaign Backfires
A UK government campaign, funded by the Foreign Office with a yearly budget exceeding \$4.7 million, attempted to deter Albanian immigration using negative portrayals of Albania. However, this backfired, with Albanian immigrants in the UK sharing negative experiences in Britain.
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40% Bias Score
Queensland MPs Granted \$6,500 Home Security Allowance
The Queensland Independent Remuneration Tribunal approved a \$6,500 taxpayer-funded allowance for 70 Queensland MPs to enhance home security, citing safety risks related to their public roles, effective July 2025.
Queensland MPs Granted \$6,500 Home Security Allowance
The Queensland Independent Remuneration Tribunal approved a \$6,500 taxpayer-funded allowance for 70 Queensland MPs to enhance home security, citing safety risks related to their public roles, effective July 2025.
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36% Bias Score
Spain's Economic Growth: Strengths and Challenges
Spain's strong economic growth, driven by tourism and service exports, faces challenges from high public spending, insufficient private investment, and a housing shortage; the country's competitiveness relies on addressing these issues.
Spain's Economic Growth: Strengths and Challenges
Spain's strong economic growth, driven by tourism and service exports, faces challenges from high public spending, insufficient private investment, and a housing shortage; the country's competitiveness relies on addressing these issues.
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44% Bias Score
Scotland Councils Face £392 Million Budget Shortfall, Propose Tax Hikes
Scotland's 32 councils face a combined £392 million budget shortfall, potentially rising to £780 million next year, leading many to propose council tax increases of up to 10% to offset rising costs and increased service demands.
Scotland Councils Face £392 Million Budget Shortfall, Propose Tax Hikes
Scotland's 32 councils face a combined £392 million budget shortfall, potentially rising to £780 million next year, leading many to propose council tax increases of up to 10% to offset rising costs and increased service demands.
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44% Bias Score
Scottish Borders Council Announces 10% Council Tax Hike
The Scottish Borders Council announced a 10% council tax increase for 2025/26, raising an additional £7m for vital services despite receiving £19m in extra government funding, which is largely allocated to the Real Living Wage and free school meals.
Scottish Borders Council Announces 10% Council Tax Hike
The Scottish Borders Council announced a 10% council tax increase for 2025/26, raising an additional £7m for vital services despite receiving £19m in extra government funding, which is largely allocated to the Real Living Wage and free school meals.
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48% Bias Score
Greek Municipalities Raise Taxes Amid Rising Costs
In Greece, 85 out of 287 municipalities increased taxes by an average of 16% in 2025 due to rising operational costs, including employee salaries and inflation, with Spetses seeing the highest increase at 50%.
Greek Municipalities Raise Taxes Amid Rising Costs
In Greece, 85 out of 287 municipalities increased taxes by an average of 16% in 2025 due to rising operational costs, including employee salaries and inflation, with Spetses seeing the highest increase at 50%.
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40% Bias Score
Musk's Government Overhaul: Privatization and Ethical Concerns
Elon Musk, via his "Doge" committee, is drastically cutting US government agencies, potentially benefiting his own companies while impacting humanitarian aid and education; this raises significant ethical concerns.
Musk's Government Overhaul: Privatization and Ethical Concerns
Elon Musk, via his "Doge" committee, is drastically cutting US government agencies, potentially benefiting his own companies while impacting humanitarian aid and education; this raises significant ethical concerns.
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68% Bias Score
US Judge Reinstates Trump's Federal Employee Resignation Plan
A US judge reinstated President Trump's plan offering federal employees the option to resign by February 6th, keeping their salaries until September, or face later dismissal; about 65,000 employees accepted the offer, despite criticism and a prior temporary suspension.
US Judge Reinstates Trump's Federal Employee Resignation Plan
A US judge reinstated President Trump's plan offering federal employees the option to resign by February 6th, keeping their salaries until September, or face later dismissal; about 65,000 employees accepted the offer, despite criticism and a prior temporary suspension.
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40% Bias Score
NHS England Explores Private Capital to Address Infrastructure Shortfalls
Faced with rising costs and limited government funding, NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard proposes exploring private capital investment to upgrade hospital facilities and technology, aiming to improve productivity and meet growing healthcare demands.
NHS England Explores Private Capital to Address Infrastructure Shortfalls
Faced with rising costs and limited government funding, NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard proposes exploring private capital investment to upgrade hospital facilities and technology, aiming to improve productivity and meet growing healthcare demands.
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52% Bias Score
UK Miscarriage of Justice Watchdog Faces Overhaul Amidst Spending Scandal
The UK's Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) faces an overhaul after revelations of its chief executive's expensive French business courses and allegations of ineffective leadership, sparking calls for a review and raising concerns about its handling of miscarriage of justice cases, exemplified ...
UK Miscarriage of Justice Watchdog Faces Overhaul Amidst Spending Scandal
The UK's Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) faces an overhaul after revelations of its chief executive's expensive French business courses and allegations of ineffective leadership, sparking calls for a review and raising concerns about its handling of miscarriage of justice cases, exemplified ...
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56% Bias Score
Hamburg Audit Office Report Reveals €21 Million in Unauthorized Spending and €4.5 Billion in Unspent Funds
The Hamburg Audit Office's 2023 report revealed €21 million in unauthorized spending by the Interior Authority, €4.5 billion in unspent funds, and significant inefficiencies in social benefits and land management, resulting in a qualified audit opinion.
Hamburg Audit Office Report Reveals €21 Million in Unauthorized Spending and €4.5 Billion in Unspent Funds
The Hamburg Audit Office's 2023 report revealed €21 million in unauthorized spending by the Interior Authority, €4.5 billion in unspent funds, and significant inefficiencies in social benefits and land management, resulting in a qualified audit opinion.
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48% Bias Score
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