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UK Hospitality Job Losses Exceed Predictions After Budget Tax Increases
Following the October UK budget, the hospitality sector experienced nearly 89,000 job losses, comprising 53% of the UK's total job losses and significantly exceeding initial predictions; this disproportionately impacted hospitality due to increased business costs stemming from tax increases and mini...
UK Hospitality Job Losses Exceed Predictions After Budget Tax Increases
Following the October UK budget, the hospitality sector experienced nearly 89,000 job losses, comprising 53% of the UK's total job losses and significantly exceeding initial predictions; this disproportionately impacted hospitality due to increased business costs stemming from tax increases and mini...
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52% Bias Score
Mullins slams Reeves's 'atrocious' property tax plan
Plumbing tycoon Charlie Mullins criticized Chancellor Rachel Reeves's proposed property tax overhaul, which would replace stamp duty with an annual charge on homes over £500,000, warning that it could damage the market and punish hard-working homeowners; Mullins, who moved to Spain due to tax concer...
Mullins slams Reeves's 'atrocious' property tax plan
Plumbing tycoon Charlie Mullins criticized Chancellor Rachel Reeves's proposed property tax overhaul, which would replace stamp duty with an annual charge on homes over £500,000, warning that it could damage the market and punish hard-working homeowners; Mullins, who moved to Spain due to tax concer...
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80% Bias Score
UK Inflation Rises to 3.8% in July, Driven by Food Prices
UK consumer price inflation rose to 3.8% in July, driven by a 4.9% increase in food and drink prices due to rising labor costs; the Bank of England faces a policy challenge with high inflation and rising unemployment.
UK Inflation Rises to 3.8% in July, Driven by Food Prices
UK consumer price inflation rose to 3.8% in July, driven by a 4.9% increase in food and drink prices due to rising labor costs; the Bank of England faces a policy challenge with high inflation and rising unemployment.
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36% Bias Score
UK Chancellor Faces Backlash Over Plans to Weaken Environmental Protections
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing backlash for considering weakening environmental protections to speed up infrastructure projects, potentially impacting wildlife and natural sites, and altering the planning process to reduce delays and boost economic growth.
UK Chancellor Faces Backlash Over Plans to Weaken Environmental Protections
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing backlash for considering weakening environmental protections to speed up infrastructure projects, potentially impacting wildlife and natural sites, and altering the planning process to reduce delays and boost economic growth.
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56% Bias Score
UK Economy Slows to 0.3% Growth Amidst £50 Billion Budget Deficit
The UK's GDP grew by 0.3 percent in Q2 2024, slower than the previous quarter, despite a June rebound driven by services and manufacturing; economists predict subdued growth for Q3, while the government faces a projected £50-51 billion budget deficit.
UK Economy Slows to 0.3% Growth Amidst £50 Billion Budget Deficit
The UK's GDP grew by 0.3 percent in Q2 2024, slower than the previous quarter, despite a June rebound driven by services and manufacturing; economists predict subdued growth for Q3, while the government faces a projected £50-51 billion budget deficit.
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52% Bias Score
UK Dividend Allowance Cut Impacts 1.3 Million Taxpayers
The UK government's cut to the dividend allowance from £2,000 to £500 in 2023 has unexpectedly affected over 1.3 million people, generating substantial extra tax revenue for the government, projected to reach £940 million by 2027/28.
UK Dividend Allowance Cut Impacts 1.3 Million Taxpayers
The UK government's cut to the dividend allowance from £2,000 to £500 in 2023 has unexpectedly affected over 1.3 million people, generating substantial extra tax revenue for the government, projected to reach £940 million by 2027/28.
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48% Bias Score
UK Inflation Hits 18-Month High at 3.8%, Fueled by Tax Policies and Rising Costs
UK inflation hit an 18-month high of 3.8 percent in July, driven by rising airfares, petrol, food prices, and partly attributed to Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax policies that increased business costs, leading to price increases and job cuts; experts predict further inflation.
UK Inflation Hits 18-Month High at 3.8%, Fueled by Tax Policies and Rising Costs
UK inflation hit an 18-month high of 3.8 percent in July, driven by rising airfares, petrol, food prices, and partly attributed to Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax policies that increased business costs, leading to price increases and job cuts; experts predict further inflation.
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68% Bias Score
UK Borrowing Costs Hit 27-Year High Amid Investor Jitters
Investor jitters over the UK Chancellor's financial plans and rising inflation have driven UK borrowing costs to a 27-year high, shrinking the government's financial headroom by £6.5 billion and increasing the likelihood of tax rises.
UK Borrowing Costs Hit 27-Year High Amid Investor Jitters
Investor jitters over the UK Chancellor's financial plans and rising inflation have driven UK borrowing costs to a 27-year high, shrinking the government's financial headroom by £6.5 billion and increasing the likelihood of tax rises.
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64% Bias Score
UK Borrowing Costs Spike to Multi-Month Highs Amidst Economic Uncertainty
UK government borrowing costs spiked yesterday, reaching 4.76 percent for 10-year bonds and nearing 5.62 percent for 30-year bonds, the highest since late May and close to April's peak, driven by market bets against further interest rate cuts by the Bank of England, worsening the UK's financial outl...
UK Borrowing Costs Spike to Multi-Month Highs Amidst Economic Uncertainty
UK government borrowing costs spiked yesterday, reaching 4.76 percent for 10-year bonds and nearing 5.62 percent for 30-year bonds, the highest since late May and close to April's peak, driven by market bets against further interest rate cuts by the Bank of England, worsening the UK's financial outl...
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52% Bias Score
UK Economy Grows 0.3% in Q2 2025, Exceeding Expectations
The UK's economy grew by 0.3% in Q2 2025, exceeding analysts' predictions, primarily due to a 1.2% rise in construction, while the service sector expanded by 0.4% and industrial activity contracted by 0.3%; this follows a 0.7% growth in Q1 2025.
UK Economy Grows 0.3% in Q2 2025, Exceeding Expectations
The UK's economy grew by 0.3% in Q2 2025, exceeding analysts' predictions, primarily due to a 1.2% rise in construction, while the service sector expanded by 0.4% and industrial activity contracted by 0.3%; this follows a 0.7% growth in Q1 2025.
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36% Bias Score
Reeves Prioritizes Productivity in Autumn Budget to Tackle UK's Economic Slowdown
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will prioritize fixing Britain's productivity record in her autumn budget, focusing on increased infrastructure investment and planning reform to counter sluggish growth and a potential £40bn budget deficit, possibly necessitating tax increases despite previous commitment...
Reeves Prioritizes Productivity in Autumn Budget to Tackle UK's Economic Slowdown
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will prioritize fixing Britain's productivity record in her autumn budget, focusing on increased infrastructure investment and planning reform to counter sluggish growth and a potential £40bn budget deficit, possibly necessitating tax increases despite previous commitment...
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40% Bias Score
UK Faces £41.2 Billion Budget Shortfall, Tax Hikes Likely
The UK government faces a £41.2 billion shortfall in its borrowing target, prompting the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (Niesr) to recommend tax increases, including council tax reform, to meet Chancellor Rachel Reeves's fiscal rules. This is partly due to weaker economic growth ...
UK Faces £41.2 Billion Budget Shortfall, Tax Hikes Likely
The UK government faces a £41.2 billion shortfall in its borrowing target, prompting the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (Niesr) to recommend tax increases, including council tax reform, to meet Chancellor Rachel Reeves's fiscal rules. This is partly due to weaker economic growth ...
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48% Bias Score
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