UK GDP Shrinks for Second Month, Undermining Economic Growth Pledges
Britain's GDP unexpectedly fell by 0.1% in October, marking the second consecutive month of contraction and challenging the government's economic growth pledges; farmers protested budget changes, while energy price cap predictions rose, and rail ticket-buying advice was offered.
UK GDP Shrinks for Second Month, Undermining Economic Growth Pledges
Britain's GDP unexpectedly fell by 0.1% in October, marking the second consecutive month of contraction and challenging the government's economic growth pledges; farmers protested budget changes, while energy price cap predictions rose, and rail ticket-buying advice was offered.
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56% Bias Score
UK Economy Contracts for Second Straight Month
Britain's economy shrank 0.1% in October, marking the first back-to-back monthly falls since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting new finance minister Rachel Reeves, and defying economists' predictions of 0.1% growth.
UK Economy Contracts for Second Straight Month
Britain's economy shrank 0.1% in October, marking the first back-to-back monthly falls since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting new finance minister Rachel Reeves, and defying economists' predictions of 0.1% growth.
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44% Bias Score
Royal Mail fined \u00a310.5 million for repeated delivery failures
Ofcom fined Royal Mail \u00a310.5 million for consistently failing to meet mail delivery targets between April 2023 and March 2024, delivering only 74.7 percent of first-class mail and 92.7 percent of second-class mail on time; this follows a previous \u00a35.6 million fine and comes as Czech billio...
Royal Mail fined \u00a310.5 million for repeated delivery failures
Ofcom fined Royal Mail \u00a310.5 million for consistently failing to meet mail delivery targets between April 2023 and March 2024, delivering only 74.7 percent of first-class mail and 92.7 percent of second-class mail on time; this follows a previous \u00a35.6 million fine and comes as Czech billio...
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44% Bias Score
Currys Warns of Price Rises After Labour's National Insurance Hike
Currys predicts £32 million in extra costs from Labour's National Insurance hike and other policy changes, which will likely result in price increases for electrical goods and reduced company investment.
Currys Warns of Price Rises After Labour's National Insurance Hike
Currys predicts £32 million in extra costs from Labour's National Insurance hike and other policy changes, which will likely result in price increases for electrical goods and reduced company investment.
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40% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Hear Appeal on £30bn Car Loan Commission Case
The UK Supreme Court will hear appeals from two car lenders against a ruling that undisclosed commissions on car loans are unlawful, potentially costing lenders £30bn in compensation.
Supreme Court to Hear Appeal on £30bn Car Loan Commission Case
The UK Supreme Court will hear appeals from two car lenders against a ruling that undisclosed commissions on car loans are unlawful, potentially costing lenders £30bn in compensation.
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36% Bias Score
Reeves Vows 'Iron Fist' on Spending, Seeking 5% Efficiency Gains
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a comprehensive review of government spending, aiming to cut 5% from budgets by 2029 to avoid further tax hikes and fund key public services, using a zero-based budgeting approach and external expert panels.
Reeves Vows 'Iron Fist' on Spending, Seeking 5% Efficiency Gains
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a comprehensive review of government spending, aiming to cut 5% from budgets by 2029 to avoid further tax hikes and fund key public services, using a zero-based budgeting approach and external expert panels.
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52% Bias Score
NatWest CEO in Line for Multimillion-Pound Pay Boost
NatWest Group plans to significantly increase its CEO Paul Thwaite's compensation to a potential \$6.6 million annually, aligning his pay with industry peers, following a 90% surge in the bank's share price in 2024 and its return to full private ownership after a 17-year government stake.
NatWest CEO in Line for Multimillion-Pound Pay Boost
NatWest Group plans to significantly increase its CEO Paul Thwaite's compensation to a potential \$6.6 million annually, aligning his pay with industry peers, following a 90% surge in the bank's share price in 2024 and its return to full private ownership after a 17-year government stake.
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40% Bias Score
Royal Mail Fined £10.5m for Missing Postal Delivery Targets
Ofcom fined Royal Mail £10.5 million for failing to meet postal delivery targets in 2023/24, with only 74.7% of first-class and 92.7% of second-class mail delivered on time, significantly below the targets of 93% and 98.5%, respectively. The fine will go to the public purse.
Royal Mail Fined £10.5m for Missing Postal Delivery Targets
Ofcom fined Royal Mail £10.5 million for failing to meet postal delivery targets in 2023/24, with only 74.7% of first-class and 92.7% of second-class mail delivered on time, significantly below the targets of 93% and 98.5%, respectively. The fine will go to the public purse.
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44% Bias Score
Currys to Raise Prices After £32 Million Tax Increase
Currys, facing a £32 million cost increase from recent UK tax changes, will raise prices. The increase includes £12 million from National Insurance and £9 million from the National Living Wage rise, forcing the retailer to cut investment and hiring and potentially increase automation and offshoring,...
Currys to Raise Prices After £32 Million Tax Increase
Currys, facing a £32 million cost increase from recent UK tax changes, will raise prices. The increase includes £12 million from National Insurance and £9 million from the National Living Wage rise, forcing the retailer to cut investment and hiring and potentially increase automation and offshoring,...
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52% Bias Score
Currys Warns of Price Rises Following Labour Budget
Currys reported a 2% rise in like-for-like sales but warned of upcoming price increases due to the Labour government's budget, estimating a £32 million impact from increased employer National Insurance contributions; this comes despite a recent rise in consumer confidence.
Currys Warns of Price Rises Following Labour Budget
Currys reported a 2% rise in like-for-like sales but warned of upcoming price increases due to the Labour government's budget, estimating a £32 million impact from increased employer National Insurance contributions; this comes despite a recent rise in consumer confidence.
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44% Bias Score
Labour's Budget Triggers Hiring Freeze, Economic Uncertainty
Labour's £25 billion employer national insurance hike has prompted businesses to freeze hiring, causing economic stagnation and impacting household confidence, particularly in the housing market where rising mortgage rates add further strain.
Labour's Budget Triggers Hiring Freeze, Economic Uncertainty
Labour's £25 billion employer national insurance hike has prompted businesses to freeze hiring, causing economic stagnation and impacting household confidence, particularly in the housing market where rising mortgage rates add further strain.
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52% Bias Score
Royal London in Talks to Acquire Infrastructure Investor Dalmore Capital
Royal London, a British financial mutual, is reportedly in talks to buy Dalmore Capital, an infrastructure investor with assets including a stake in the Thames Tideway super sewer, for an estimated £100 million, reflecting a broader trend of traditional asset managers expanding into alternative inve...
Royal London in Talks to Acquire Infrastructure Investor Dalmore Capital
Royal London, a British financial mutual, is reportedly in talks to buy Dalmore Capital, an infrastructure investor with assets including a stake in the Thames Tideway super sewer, for an estimated £100 million, reflecting a broader trend of traditional asset managers expanding into alternative inve...
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24% Bias Score