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Frasers Group Revenue Falls Amidst UK Economic Headwinds
Frasers Group reported a £4.93 billion revenue drop (7.4%) for the year to April 27, 2025, citing a challenging retail market and a £50 million increase in labor costs due to the government's budget; however, underlying pre-tax profits rose by 2.8% to £560.2 million.
Frasers Group Revenue Falls Amidst UK Economic Headwinds
Frasers Group reported a £4.93 billion revenue drop (7.4%) for the year to April 27, 2025, citing a challenging retail market and a £50 million increase in labor costs due to the government's budget; however, underlying pre-tax profits rose by 2.8% to £560.2 million.
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44% Bias Score
EU Proposes €1.8 Trillion Budget, Shifting Priorities for 2028-2034
The European Commission proposed a €1.8 trillion budget for 2028-2034, increasing funding for defense, digital technologies, and research while decreasing allocations for agriculture and potentially biodiversity; the plan faces negotiations with member states and the Parliament.
EU Proposes €1.8 Trillion Budget, Shifting Priorities for 2028-2034
The European Commission proposed a €1.8 trillion budget for 2028-2034, increasing funding for defense, digital technologies, and research while decreasing allocations for agriculture and potentially biodiversity; the plan faces negotiations with member states and the Parliament.
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48% Bias Score
France to Eliminate National Holidays Amidst 43.8 Billion Euro Budget Cut
French Prime Minister François Bayrou proposed eliminating two national holidays and implementing a 'blank year' to save 43.8 billion euros and address France's 3,345.4 billion euro national debt (113.9% of GDP), sparking strong criticism and potential political instability.
France to Eliminate National Holidays Amidst 43.8 Billion Euro Budget Cut
French Prime Minister François Bayrou proposed eliminating two national holidays and implementing a 'blank year' to save 43.8 billion euros and address France's 3,345.4 billion euro national debt (113.9% of GDP), sparking strong criticism and potential political instability.
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60% Bias Score
Surge in UK Job Seekers Amidst Tax Hikes and Economic Uncertainty
Britain's job market saw a surge in June 2024, with the number of job seekers rising at the fastest rate since November 2020, fueled by concerns over tax increases and economic uncertainty; permanent placements dropped sharply, impacting pay growth.
Surge in UK Job Seekers Amidst Tax Hikes and Economic Uncertainty
Britain's job market saw a surge in June 2024, with the number of job seekers rising at the fastest rate since November 2020, fueled by concerns over tax increases and economic uncertainty; permanent placements dropped sharply, impacting pay growth.
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52% Bias Score
Greene King CEO Calls for Pub Tax Overhaul Amidst Rising Closures
Greene King's CEO calls for a change to the UK's business rates system, arguing the current property tax is unfair and contributes to the closure of more than 350 pubs in 2024, with projections for over one closure per day in 2025.
Greene King CEO Calls for Pub Tax Overhaul Amidst Rising Closures
Greene King's CEO calls for a change to the UK's business rates system, arguing the current property tax is unfair and contributes to the closure of more than 350 pubs in 2024, with projections for over one closure per day in 2025.
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64% Bias Score
Starmer Dodges Wealth Tax Questions Amidst Political Debate
During Prime Minister's Questions, Sir Keir Starmer sidestepped questions about a potential wealth tax and a freeze on income tax and national insurance thresholds, while the Conservative leader criticized Labour's stance, highlighting differing approaches to taxation and economic priorities.
Starmer Dodges Wealth Tax Questions Amidst Political Debate
During Prime Minister's Questions, Sir Keir Starmer sidestepped questions about a potential wealth tax and a freeze on income tax and national insurance thresholds, while the Conservative leader criticized Labour's stance, highlighting differing approaches to taxation and economic priorities.
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52% Bias Score
Germany Rejects EU's €2 Trillion Budget Proposal
The EU Commission proposed a €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034, facing immediate rejection from Germany due to planned corporate taxes, reduced climate funding, and a restructuring of agricultural and regional funds. The proposal includes new revenue streams like corporate taxes (€100,000-€750,000 de...
Germany Rejects EU's €2 Trillion Budget Proposal
The EU Commission proposed a €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034, facing immediate rejection from Germany due to planned corporate taxes, reduced climate funding, and a restructuring of agricultural and regional funds. The proposal includes new revenue streams like corporate taxes (€100,000-€750,000 de...
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44% Bias Score
Reeves's Misleading Economic Claims Undermine Public Trust
At the Mansion House, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a speech painting a rosy picture of Britain's economy, despite rising inflation, concerns about government debt, and a recent U-turn on a key manifesto pledge not to raise taxes on working people.
Reeves's Misleading Economic Claims Undermine Public Trust
At the Mansion House, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a speech painting a rosy picture of Britain's economy, despite rising inflation, concerns about government debt, and a recent U-turn on a key manifesto pledge not to raise taxes on working people.
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56% Bias Score
Reeves's Mansion House Speech Avoids Welfare Reform Fallout
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Mansion House speech on Tuesday, focusing on the "Leeds Reforms"—a financial services regulation package—while sidestepping anticipated ISA and bank levy changes and the significant budget hole created by a recent welfare u-turn. She alluded to recent personal ...
Reeves's Mansion House Speech Avoids Welfare Reform Fallout
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Mansion House speech on Tuesday, focusing on the "Leeds Reforms"—a financial services regulation package—while sidestepping anticipated ISA and bank levy changes and the significant budget hole created by a recent welfare u-turn. She alluded to recent personal ...
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60% Bias Score
Labour's Tax Plans to Tackle £30 Billion Budget Deficit
The UK faces a £30 billion budget shortfall, prompting Labour to propose various tax increases like a wealth tax and bank surcharges, despite risks of public backlash and the current high tax burden of 38% of national output.
Labour's Tax Plans to Tackle £30 Billion Budget Deficit
The UK faces a £30 billion budget shortfall, prompting Labour to propose various tax increases like a wealth tax and bank surcharges, despite risks of public backlash and the current high tax burden of 38% of national output.
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56% Bias Score
UK Faces Unsustainable Public Finances Amidst Weak Growth
The UK faces a long-term unsustainable financial position due to rising state pension costs and weak economic growth since 2010, necessitating potential tax increases in the upcoming budget to address historically high national debt and stagnant wages.
UK Faces Unsustainable Public Finances Amidst Weak Growth
The UK faces a long-term unsustainable financial position due to rising state pension costs and weak economic growth since 2010, necessitating potential tax increases in the upcoming budget to address historically high national debt and stagnant wages.
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56% Bias Score
ROADA's Controversial Proposal to Increase Taxes on Older Cars in Russia
The Russian Automobile Dealers Association proposes increasing taxes on cars over 15 years old and requiring more frequent inspections to boost sales, facing criticism for disproportionately impacting low-income citizens and legal challenges due to regional tax variations.
ROADA's Controversial Proposal to Increase Taxes on Older Cars in Russia
The Russian Automobile Dealers Association proposes increasing taxes on cars over 15 years old and requiring more frequent inspections to boost sales, facing criticism for disproportionately impacting low-income citizens and legal challenges due to regional tax variations.
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56% Bias Score
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