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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
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
Rethinking State Income Taxes: A Red State Perspective on SALT and Federal Overreach
This opinion piece argues that states without income taxes should adopt them to limit federal government power, challenging the conventional view of the SALT deduction and advocating for greater state autonomy in taxation and spending.
Rethinking State Income Taxes: A Red State Perspective on SALT and Federal Overreach
This opinion piece argues that states without income taxes should adopt them to limit federal government power, challenging the conventional view of the SALT deduction and advocating for greater state autonomy in taxation and spending.
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56% Bias Score
Wales First Minister Calls for Wealth Tax After Welfare Cut Rebellion
Following a UK Labour party rebellion against proposed welfare cuts, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford called for increased taxes on the wealthy to address a "£20bn black hole" in the budget; the cuts to disability benefits have been delayed pending review.
Wales First Minister Calls for Wealth Tax After Welfare Cut Rebellion
Following a UK Labour party rebellion against proposed welfare cuts, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford called for increased taxes on the wealthy to address a "£20bn black hole" in the budget; the cuts to disability benefits have been delayed pending review.
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52% Bias Score
Brazil and Mexico Lead Americas in Tobacco Control
Brazil and Mexico are top global performers in tobacco control, implementing most WHO prevention measures, with smoking prevalence rates of 9% and 8% respectively, despite challenges in packaging and taxation.
Brazil and Mexico Lead Americas in Tobacco Control
Brazil and Mexico are top global performers in tobacco control, implementing most WHO prevention measures, with smoking prevalence rates of 9% and 8% respectively, despite challenges in packaging and taxation.
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28% Bias Score
French Senate Rejects Billionaire Wealth Tax
The French Senate rejected a proposed 2% minimum wealth tax on billionaires, potentially costing the government €20 billion in revenue, due to concerns about economic competitiveness; this follows its passage in the National Assembly in February and would have impacted roughly 1,800 households.
French Senate Rejects Billionaire Wealth Tax
The French Senate rejected a proposed 2% minimum wealth tax on billionaires, potentially costing the government €20 billion in revenue, due to concerns about economic competitiveness; this follows its passage in the National Assembly in February and would have impacted roughly 1,800 households.
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48% 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
Bean Urges Reeves to Expand UK Fiscal Headroom to £30bn
Former Bank of England deputy governor Charlie Bean urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to increase the UK's fiscal headroom from under £10bn to £30bn, citing the risks of insufficient buffer against forecasting errors and the recent political fallout over benefit cuts.
Bean Urges Reeves to Expand UK Fiscal Headroom to £30bn
Former Bank of England deputy governor Charlie Bean urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to increase the UK's fiscal headroom from under £10bn to £30bn, citing the risks of insufficient buffer against forecasting errors and the recent political fallout over benefit cuts.
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40% Bias Score
FfD4 Conference in Seville: Mobilizing Funds to Tackle Global Crises
The FfD4 conference in Seville addresses the global financial system's bias towards the wealthy and polluting industries amid rising crises, aiming to mobilize $4 trillion annually by 2030 for public investment and welfare while reforming international financial institutions for greater equity.
FfD4 Conference in Seville: Mobilizing Funds to Tackle Global Crises
The FfD4 conference in Seville addresses the global financial system's bias towards the wealthy and polluting industries amid rising crises, aiming to mobilize $4 trillion annually by 2030 for public investment and welfare while reforming international financial institutions for greater equity.
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64% Bias Score
Guernsey Faces £44 Million Deficit, Sparking Tax Plan Review
The States of Guernsey anticipates a £44 million loss in 2024, primarily due to increased staffing costs and reduced revenue, prompting a review of the taxation plan to secure funding for public services.
Guernsey Faces £44 Million Deficit, Sparking Tax Plan Review
The States of Guernsey anticipates a £44 million loss in 2024, primarily due to increased staffing costs and reduced revenue, prompting a review of the taxation plan to secure funding for public services.
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48% Bias Score
Pakistan Budget 2024: Promises vs. Reality
Pakistan's 2024 budget, presented by the finance minister, includes promises of increased taxation, reduced burdens on salaried classes, record allocations for education and health, and subsidies on essential goods, but faces criticism for its failure to address persistent poverty and its reliance o...
Pakistan Budget 2024: Promises vs. Reality
Pakistan's 2024 budget, presented by the finance minister, includes promises of increased taxation, reduced burdens on salaried classes, record allocations for education and health, and subsidies on essential goods, but faces criticism for its failure to address persistent poverty and its reliance o...
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56% Bias Score
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