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Labour's Internal Tax Dispute: Rayner's Department Urges £4bn Increase, Reeves Rejects
A leaked memo reveals Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's department urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves for a £3bn-£4bn tax increase, a proposal Reeves rejected, opting for £5bn in welfare cuts instead, sparking internal Labour party tensions ahead of June's spending plans.
Labour's Internal Tax Dispute: Rayner's Department Urges £4bn Increase, Reeves Rejects
A leaked memo reveals Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's department urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves for a £3bn-£4bn tax increase, a proposal Reeves rejected, opting for £5bn in welfare cuts instead, sparking internal Labour party tensions ahead of June's spending plans.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Government Increases Taxes, Delays Key Projects to Fund Railway
The Dutch government will increase income tax to fund the €1.9 billion Nedersaksen railway line, diverting funds from the Lelylijn and delaying other investments, including in healthcare; unemployment benefits will be reduced; and pressing issues like the nitrogen crisis are postponed until Prinsjes...
Dutch Government Increases Taxes, Delays Key Projects to Fund Railway
The Dutch government will increase income tax to fund the €1.9 billion Nedersaksen railway line, diverting funds from the Lelylijn and delaying other investments, including in healthcare; unemployment benefits will be reduced; and pressing issues like the nitrogen crisis are postponed until Prinsjes...
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40% Bias Score
Reeves Faces Criticism Over Welfare Cuts in Wales
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement, which includes tightening Personal Independence Payment (PIP) eligibility rules affecting over 250,000 Welsh residents, has been criticised by Labour MP Steve Witherden who calls for a wealth tax instead, triggering discussions between the UK and Welsh go...
Reeves Faces Criticism Over Welfare Cuts in Wales
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement, which includes tightening Personal Independence Payment (PIP) eligibility rules affecting over 250,000 Welsh residents, has been criticised by Labour MP Steve Witherden who calls for a wealth tax instead, triggering discussions between the UK and Welsh go...
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48% Bias Score
UK Chancellor Announces Spending Cuts Amid Economic Slowdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce significant spending cuts in her Wednesday spring statement due to rising borrowing costs and weakened economic growth; the OBR will release updated forecasts showing potential halving of 2025 growth forecast to 1%, following January's 0.1% economic shrinkage.
UK Chancellor Announces Spending Cuts Amid Economic Slowdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce significant spending cuts in her Wednesday spring statement due to rising borrowing costs and weakened economic growth; the OBR will release updated forecasts showing potential halving of 2025 growth forecast to 1%, following January's 0.1% economic shrinkage.
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44% Bias Score
UK Inflation Unexpectedly Falls to 2.8%
UK inflation fell to 2.8% in February, lower than the predicted 2.9%, mainly due to cheaper clothing, but further increases are expected due to rising energy and food prices and tax hikes.
UK Inflation Unexpectedly Falls to 2.8%
UK inflation fell to 2.8% in February, lower than the predicted 2.9%, mainly due to cheaper clothing, but further increases are expected due to rising energy and food prices and tax hikes.
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44% Bias Score
UK Growth Forecast Cut to 1% for 2025
The UK's Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) lowered its 2025 economic growth forecast to 1%, impacting Chancellor Rachel Reeves's economic plans; however, the OBR projects stronger growth in later years due to government reforms, but risks remain due to global economic uncertainties.
UK Growth Forecast Cut to 1% for 2025
The UK's Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) lowered its 2025 economic growth forecast to 1%, impacting Chancellor Rachel Reeves's economic plans; however, the OBR projects stronger growth in later years due to government reforms, but risks remain due to global economic uncertainties.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Coalition Bypasses Ministers in Spring Statement Deal
The Dutch government finalized its Spring Statement after marathon negotiations between coalition parties, bypassing some ministers, resulting in potential budget cuts and tax increases to fund priorities like defense and the Emsland railway line, while details remain undisclosed pending official re...
Dutch Coalition Bypasses Ministers in Spring Statement Deal
The Dutch government finalized its Spring Statement after marathon negotiations between coalition parties, bypassing some ministers, resulting in potential budget cuts and tax increases to fund priorities like defense and the Emsland railway line, while details remain undisclosed pending official re...
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Coalition Budget Talks Amidst Rotterdam Marathon and Paris-Roubaix
Dutch coalition leaders meet today to discuss the spring budget, while the Rotterdam Marathon and Paris-Roubaix cycling race are underway. The morning weather will be cloudy with showers, giving way to drier conditions and sunshine from the west, with temperatures of 14-17 degrees Celsius.
Dutch Coalition Budget Talks Amidst Rotterdam Marathon and Paris-Roubaix
Dutch coalition leaders meet today to discuss the spring budget, while the Rotterdam Marathon and Paris-Roubaix cycling race are underway. The morning weather will be cloudy with showers, giving way to drier conditions and sunshine from the west, with temperatures of 14-17 degrees Celsius.
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16% Bias Score
UK Benefit Cuts to Leave Lower-Income Households £500 Poorer
The Resolution Foundation projects that lower-income UK households will be £500 poorer annually due to benefit cuts and a weak economic outlook, impacting the poorest 50% over five years, a drop only surpassed by the early 1990s recession and the 2008 financial crisis.
UK Benefit Cuts to Leave Lower-Income Households £500 Poorer
The Resolution Foundation projects that lower-income UK households will be £500 poorer annually due to benefit cuts and a weak economic outlook, impacting the poorest 50% over five years, a drop only surpassed by the early 1990s recession and the 2008 financial crisis.
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48% Bias Score
UK Inflation Eases to 2.8%, but Challenges Remain
UK inflation eased to 2.8% in February, down from 3% in January, according to the Office for National Statistics; Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce over £10 billion in spending cuts in her Spring Budget to address a £22 billion deficit; Vistry Group reported a 35% drop in pre-tax profit.
UK Inflation Eases to 2.8%, but Challenges Remain
UK inflation eased to 2.8% in February, down from 3% in January, according to the Office for National Statistics; Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce over £10 billion in spending cuts in her Spring Budget to address a £22 billion deficit; Vistry Group reported a 35% drop in pre-tax profit.
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40% Bias Score
Unexpected Drop in UK Inflation to 2.8% in February
UK inflation fell to 2.8% in February, lower than the expected 2.9%, primarily due to unusually high clothing sales that drove down prices for clothing and footwear, but this is still above the Bank of England's 2% target, with further price increases expected in April.
Unexpected Drop in UK Inflation to 2.8% in February
UK inflation fell to 2.8% in February, lower than the expected 2.9%, primarily due to unusually high clothing sales that drove down prices for clothing and footwear, but this is still above the Bank of England's 2% target, with further price increases expected in April.
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44% Bias Score
UK Spring Statement: Reduced Benefits, Rising Costs, and Inflation
The UK Spring Statement outlines a reduced Universal Credit increase to £106 weekly by 2029-30 for single claimants over 25, a halved health component at £50 for new claimants in 2026-27, a minimum wage rise to £12.21 per hour from April 1st, and an inflation projection of 3.2% this year.
UK Spring Statement: Reduced Benefits, Rising Costs, and Inflation
The UK Spring Statement outlines a reduced Universal Credit increase to £106 weekly by 2029-30 for single claimants over 25, a halved health component at £50 for new claimants in 2026-27, a minimum wage rise to £12.21 per hour from April 1st, and an inflation projection of 3.2% this year.
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52% Bias Score
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