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UK Retail Sales Rise in August Despite Consumer Concerns
Record warm weather and a Bank of England interest rate cut boosted UK retail sales by 3.1% year-on-year in August, although retailers remain cautious about the crucial pre-Christmas period due to concerns over potential tax rises.
UK Retail Sales Rise in August Despite Consumer Concerns
Record warm weather and a Bank of England interest rate cut boosted UK retail sales by 3.1% year-on-year in August, although retailers remain cautious about the crucial pre-Christmas period due to concerns over potential tax rises.
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20% Bias Score
London Tube Strike: Four-Day Shutdown Expected
A four-day London Underground strike is set to begin on Monday, September 11, causing significant disruption to commuters as 10,000 RMT union workers strike for a shorter working week and improved pay.
London Tube Strike: Four-Day Shutdown Expected
A four-day London Underground strike is set to begin on Monday, September 11, causing significant disruption to commuters as 10,000 RMT union workers strike for a shorter working week and improved pay.
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36% Bias Score
Proposed Tax on "Unearned Income" Sparks Debate in UK
The UK government's consideration of increased taxes on "unearned income," including investment returns and property gains, has ignited a debate about wealth distribution and economic impact, with critics arguing it could stifle investment and disproportionately affect the middle class.
Proposed Tax on "Unearned Income" Sparks Debate in UK
The UK government's consideration of increased taxes on "unearned income," including investment returns and property gains, has ignited a debate about wealth distribution and economic impact, with critics arguing it could stifle investment and disproportionately affect the middle class.
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60% Bias Score
Unexpected Rise in UK Retail Sales Due to Weather and Euro 2025
Delayed UK retail sales figures show a 0.6% month-on-month growth in July, exceeding expectations, driven by sunny weather and Euro 2025 women's football tournament merchandise sales, with the ONS apologizing for errors and delays in reporting.
Unexpected Rise in UK Retail Sales Due to Weather and Euro 2025
Delayed UK retail sales figures show a 0.6% month-on-month growth in July, exceeding expectations, driven by sunny weather and Euro 2025 women's football tournament merchandise sales, with the ONS apologizing for errors and delays in reporting.
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16% Bias Score
UK's Economic Vulnerability: Lessons from Barings Bank Collapse and Japan
The article contrasts the UK's and Japan's economic resilience, highlighting the UK's reliance on short-term capital inflows, contrasting it with Japan's model, and analyzing the implications of this difference, particularly in light of recent events like the 2022 gilt crisis and Liz Truss's premier...
UK's Economic Vulnerability: Lessons from Barings Bank Collapse and Japan
The article contrasts the UK's and Japan's economic resilience, highlighting the UK's reliance on short-term capital inflows, contrasting it with Japan's model, and analyzing the implications of this difference, particularly in light of recent events like the 2022 gilt crisis and Liz Truss's premier...
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60% Bias Score
UK Stamp Duty: A Barrier to Housing Mobility and Economic Growth
High stamp duty costs in the UK are delaying home improvements, hindering mobility, and impacting economic activity, prompting calls for reform or replacement with alternative property taxes.
UK Stamp Duty: A Barrier to Housing Mobility and Economic Growth
High stamp duty costs in the UK are delaying home improvements, hindering mobility, and impacting economic activity, prompting calls for reform or replacement with alternative property taxes.
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16% Bias Score
Pret a Manger Launches Meal Deals to Combat Competition and Losses
Facing intense competition and a significant loss, Pret a Manger will test meal deals in the UK this year to boost sales and return to profitability, mirroring a successful French launch.
Pret a Manger Launches Meal Deals to Combat Competition and Losses
Facing intense competition and a significant loss, Pret a Manger will test meal deals in the UK this year to boost sales and return to profitability, mirroring a successful French launch.
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16% Bias Score
UK Chocolatiers Face Rising Cocoa Prices, Leading to Shrinkflation and Price Hikes
Rising global cocoa prices are forcing UK chocolatiers to reduce chocolate content in products and increase prices, impacting sales and highlighting the vulnerability of smaller businesses.
UK Chocolatiers Face Rising Cocoa Prices, Leading to Shrinkflation and Price Hikes
Rising global cocoa prices are forcing UK chocolatiers to reduce chocolate content in products and increase prices, impacting sales and highlighting the vulnerability of smaller businesses.
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16% Bias Score
UK Retail Sales Surged 0.6% in July, Defying Expectations
Fueled by favorable weather and the Women's Euros, UK retail sales unexpectedly jumped 0.6% in July, exceeding economists' forecasts of a 0.2% rise, with clothing, footwear, and online shopping showing strong growth, although a three-month decline of 0.6% reveals a softer trend.
UK Retail Sales Surged 0.6% in July, Defying Expectations
Fueled by favorable weather and the Women's Euros, UK retail sales unexpectedly jumped 0.6% in July, exceeding economists' forecasts of a 0.2% rise, with clothing, footwear, and online shopping showing strong growth, although a three-month decline of 0.6% reveals a softer trend.
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40% Bias Score
UK Economic Instability Amidst European Uncertainty
The UK's 30-year bond surged to its highest level since 1998, causing market turmoil and putting pressure on the Labour government's new measures, while Greece shows economic resilience with growth exceeding 2% for three years.
UK Economic Instability Amidst European Uncertainty
The UK's 30-year bond surged to its highest level since 1998, causing market turmoil and putting pressure on the Labour government's new measures, while Greece shows economic resilience with growth exceeding 2% for three years.
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48% Bias Score
UK's High Bond Yields Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Rising UK bond yields and a falling pound raise concerns about the country's economic stability, particularly as the Budget approaches.
UK's High Bond Yields Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Rising UK bond yields and a falling pound raise concerns about the country's economic stability, particularly as the Budget approaches.
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16% Bias Score
Thames Water Creditors Offer Additional £1.25bn Rescue Deal
Thames Water's largest creditors will offer over £1bn in additional equity and debt write-offs to prevent the nationalisation of Britain's largest water utility, bringing the total creditor contribution to approximately £6.25bn.
Thames Water Creditors Offer Additional £1.25bn Rescue Deal
Thames Water's largest creditors will offer over £1bn in additional equity and debt write-offs to prevent the nationalisation of Britain's largest water utility, bringing the total creditor contribution to approximately £6.25bn.
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36% Bias Score
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