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UK Economy Stagnates in July, Raising Concerns Ahead of Budget
The UK economy saw zero growth in July, a slowdown from June's 0.4% growth, raising concerns about Labour's economic plans and the upcoming budget.
UK Economy Stagnates in July, Raising Concerns Ahead of Budget
The UK economy saw zero growth in July, a slowdown from June's 0.4% growth, raising concerns about Labour's economic plans and the upcoming budget.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Considers Tax Hikes for Wealthy to Address €30 Billion Budget Deficit
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil is considering higher taxes on high earners to address a €30 billion budget shortfall in 2027, despite opposition from coalition partner CSU, whose prior policies contributed to the deficit.
Germany Considers Tax Hikes for Wealthy to Address €30 Billion Budget Deficit
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil is considering higher taxes on high earners to address a €30 billion budget shortfall in 2027, despite opposition from coalition partner CSU, whose prior policies contributed to the deficit.
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48% Bias Score
UK Faces £40 Billion Budget Black Hole, Forcing Tax Hike Consideration
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a £40 billion budget deficit, prompting consideration of income tax hikes, VAT increases, or National Insurance reversals, each with potential economic and political ramifications.
UK Faces £40 Billion Budget Black Hole, Forcing Tax Hike Consideration
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a £40 billion budget deficit, prompting consideration of income tax hikes, VAT increases, or National Insurance reversals, each with potential economic and political ramifications.
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52% Bias Score
Reeves Announces Further Tax Hikes Amidst Budget Crisis
Facing a £30 billion budget shortfall, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will raise taxes in the autumn budget, despite prior promises, due to the abandonment of welfare reforms, triggering potential political and economic consequences.
Reeves Announces Further Tax Hikes Amidst Budget Crisis
Facing a £30 billion budget shortfall, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will raise taxes in the autumn budget, despite prior promises, due to the abandonment of welfare reforms, triggering potential political and economic consequences.
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80% Bias Score
UK Faces 'Tax Bomb' After Labour's Welfare U-turn
The UK government faces a "tax bomb" this autumn due to a £5 billion shortfall caused by Labour's reversal on disability benefit cuts, leaving limited options for meeting fiscal rules and potentially necessitating tax increases.
UK Faces 'Tax Bomb' After Labour's Welfare U-turn
The UK government faces a "tax bomb" this autumn due to a £5 billion shortfall caused by Labour's reversal on disability benefit cuts, leaving limited options for meeting fiscal rules and potentially necessitating tax increases.
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60% Bias Score
Dutch Government Announces Austerity Budget
The Dutch government announced a budget with increased taxes on assets, soft drinks, and dairy products, reduced unemployment benefits, and cuts to ministry budgets to fund new initiatives while maintaining a 3% budget deficit; however, this leaves little room for economic downturn.
Dutch Government Announces Austerity Budget
The Dutch government announced a budget with increased taxes on assets, soft drinks, and dairy products, reduced unemployment benefits, and cuts to ministry budgets to fund new initiatives while maintaining a 3% budget deficit; however, this leaves little room for economic downturn.
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36% Bias Score
Russia
Russia's August 2025 budget deficit shrank by 686 billion rubles to 4.19 trillion rubles, exceeding the annual plan of 3.8 trillion rubles, primarily due to lower-than-expected oil export revenues resulting from decreased global oil prices and a stronger ruble.
Russia
Russia's August 2025 budget deficit shrank by 686 billion rubles to 4.19 trillion rubles, exceeding the annual plan of 3.8 trillion rubles, primarily due to lower-than-expected oil export revenues resulting from decreased global oil prices and a stronger ruble.
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16% Bias Score
UK Labour Government Plans Major Tax Increases Amidst Growing Fiscal Deficit
The UK Labour government is planning significant tax increases in the upcoming autumn Budget to address a large fiscal deficit, estimated to be around £50 billion, resulting from increased spending and slow economic growth under the current administration.
UK Labour Government Plans Major Tax Increases Amidst Growing Fiscal Deficit
The UK Labour government is planning significant tax increases in the upcoming autumn Budget to address a large fiscal deficit, estimated to be around £50 billion, resulting from increased spending and slow economic growth under the current administration.
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64% Bias Score
UK Faces £41.2 Billion Budget Deficit, Forcing Tax Hikes
The UK faces a £41.2 billion budget deficit, prompting Chancellor Rachel Reeves to consider tax increases to meet fiscal targets, according to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR).
UK Faces £41.2 Billion Budget Deficit, Forcing Tax Hikes
The UK faces a £41.2 billion budget deficit, prompting Chancellor Rachel Reeves to consider tax increases to meet fiscal targets, according to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR).
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44% Bias Score
UK Welfare Bill U-Turn Creates £5.5bn Budget Shortfall, Hints at Tax Rises
The UK government's revised welfare bill, after significant concessions, now presents a £5.5bn budget shortfall, prompting Chancellor Rachel Reeves to indicate potential tax increases this autumn.
UK Welfare Bill U-Turn Creates £5.5bn Budget Shortfall, Hints at Tax Rises
The UK government's revised welfare bill, after significant concessions, now presents a £5.5bn budget shortfall, prompting Chancellor Rachel Reeves to indicate potential tax increases this autumn.
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64% Bias Score
UK Government's Welfare Bill Passes After Major PIP Cuts U-Turn
The UK government's welfare bill passed its second reading after removing planned £5 billion cuts to personal independence payments (PIP), leading to internal party rebellion and potential future tax increases.
UK Government's Welfare Bill Passes After Major PIP Cuts U-Turn
The UK government's welfare bill passed its second reading after removing planned £5 billion cuts to personal independence payments (PIP), leading to internal party rebellion and potential future tax increases.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Budget Cuts Healthcare, Delays Infrastructure
The Dutch government will increase income tax to avoid raising VAT on cultural goods, while delaying investments and cutting healthcare spending by €600 million next year; funds for the Lelylijn railway are redirected to other projects.
Dutch Budget Cuts Healthcare, Delays Infrastructure
The Dutch government will increase income tax to avoid raising VAT on cultural goods, while delaying investments and cutting healthcare spending by €600 million next year; funds for the Lelylijn railway are redirected to other projects.
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48% Bias Score
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