Audit Scotland Report Highlights Scottish NHS Crisis
An Audit Scotland report reveals that the Scottish NHS is facing a crisis, with missed waiting-list targets, record-high delayed discharges, and a lack of a clear plan to address growing demand; difficult decisions on service provision are needed.
Audit Scotland Report Highlights Scottish NHS Crisis
An Audit Scotland report reveals that the Scottish NHS is facing a crisis, with missed waiting-list targets, record-high delayed discharges, and a lack of a clear plan to address growing demand; difficult decisions on service provision are needed.
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60% Bias Score
95% Dissatisfied with Pothole-Plagued Roads: Survey Reveals Public Outrage
An annual survey reveals that 95% of the public are dissatisfied with the state of local roads due to potholes, with only 24% of people across England happy with national highways; the cost of fixing the problem is estimated at £16.3billion.
95% Dissatisfied with Pothole-Plagued Roads: Survey Reveals Public Outrage
An annual survey reveals that 95% of the public are dissatisfied with the state of local roads due to potholes, with only 24% of people across England happy with national highways; the cost of fixing the problem is estimated at £16.3billion.
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48% Bias Score
UK Government Borrowing Hits Second Highest October Record
UK government borrowing rose to £17.4bn in October, exceeding predictions and marking the second highest October figure since records began. Higher interest rates, increased spending, and public sector pay rises contributed to the rise.
UK Government Borrowing Hits Second Highest October Record
UK government borrowing rose to £17.4bn in October, exceeding predictions and marking the second highest October figure since records began. Higher interest rates, increased spending, and public sector pay rises contributed to the rise.
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28% Bias Score
Australia Rejects Musk-Rinehart Efficiency Unit Proposal
Australia's rejection of a proposal for a government waste-cutting unit sparks debate about efficiency versus essential services.
Australia Rejects Musk-Rinehart Efficiency Unit Proposal
Australia's rejection of a proposal for a government waste-cutting unit sparks debate about efficiency versus essential services.
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40% Bias Score
SNP's Independence Obsession: A Waste of Taxpayer Money?
This article criticizes the Scottish National Party's continued pursuit of Scottish independence, highlighting significant public spending on related initiatives despite lack of public support and warnings from civil servants.
SNP's Independence Obsession: A Waste of Taxpayer Money?
This article criticizes the Scottish National Party's continued pursuit of Scottish independence, highlighting significant public spending on related initiatives despite lack of public support and warnings from civil servants.
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60% Bias Score
NHS 'Ripped Off' by Private Medical Agencies
Private medical staffing agencies are making large profits from the NHS, causing concern about the financial burden and potential solutions.
NHS 'Ripped Off' by Private Medical Agencies
Private medical staffing agencies are making large profits from the NHS, causing concern about the financial burden and potential solutions.
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52% Bias Score
Low Cost of AME-Funded Ear Surgeries in France
The French government spends 11,000–13,000 euros annually on ear surgeries for undocumented immigrants under the AME program, a small fraction of the overall budget and limited to medically necessary cases, despite claims of excessive spending by the National Rally.
Low Cost of AME-Funded Ear Surgeries in France
The French government spends 11,000–13,000 euros annually on ear surgeries for undocumented immigrants under the AME program, a small fraction of the overall budget and limited to medically necessary cases, despite claims of excessive spending by the National Rally.
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48% Bias Score
UK Budget Announcement Delayed Until June Amidst Difficult Negotiations
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves postpones the announcement of Whitehall department budgets until June due to complex negotiations with ministers, delaying the three-year spending review and potentially impacting public services.
UK Budget Announcement Delayed Until June Amidst Difficult Negotiations
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves postpones the announcement of Whitehall department budgets until June due to complex negotiations with ministers, delaying the three-year spending review and potentially impacting public services.
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52% Bias Score
France's Healthcare Cost-Cutting Measures Face Backlash
The French government's new measures to curb healthcare spending, including reducing reimbursements for consultations and medications, spark criticism from various stakeholders who express concerns over the potential impact on healthcare access and affordability.
France's Healthcare Cost-Cutting Measures Face Backlash
The French government's new measures to curb healthcare spending, including reducing reimbursements for consultations and medications, spark criticism from various stakeholders who express concerns over the potential impact on healthcare access and affordability.
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40% Bias Score
Berlin Budget Cuts Spark Outrage
Berlin's proposed budget cuts for 2025 are facing strong criticism from various sectors, raising concerns about potential negative impacts on public services, social welfare, and the city's competitiveness.
Berlin Budget Cuts Spark Outrage
Berlin's proposed budget cuts for 2025 are facing strong criticism from various sectors, raising concerns about potential negative impacts on public services, social welfare, and the city's competitiveness.
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24% Bias Score
Stuttgart Opera House Renovation: Delays and Cost Overruns
The renovation of the Stuttgart Opera House faces delays and cost overruns, sparking debate about public spending and the value of cultural investments.
Stuttgart Opera House Renovation: Delays and Cost Overruns
The renovation of the Stuttgart Opera House faces delays and cost overruns, sparking debate about public spending and the value of cultural investments.
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40% Bias Score