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UK Government to Reform Welfare System Amid Rising Benefit Costs
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall stated that some people on benefits are abusing the system, as the government seeks to curb welfare spending; a DWP survey of 3,401 benefit recipients shows 270,000 young people (16-34) are not working due to long-term sickness and mental health issues, a 26% ...
UK Government to Reform Welfare System Amid Rising Benefit Costs
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall stated that some people on benefits are abusing the system, as the government seeks to curb welfare spending; a DWP survey of 3,401 benefit recipients shows 270,000 young people (16-34) are not working due to long-term sickness and mental health issues, a 26% ...
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68% Bias Score
Bank of England Base Rate Cut Brings Mortgage Relief
The Bank of England cut the base rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5 percent on February 22, 2024, offering relief to homeowners with tracker mortgages who could see annual payments fall by almost £350 on a £200,000 mortgage, while lenders like Santander will pass on the reduction from March 3; fu...
Bank of England Base Rate Cut Brings Mortgage Relief
The Bank of England cut the base rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5 percent on February 22, 2024, offering relief to homeowners with tracker mortgages who could see annual payments fall by almost £350 on a £200,000 mortgage, while lenders like Santander will pass on the reduction from March 3; fu...
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36% Bias Score
BCI Buys UK Firm BBGI for £1.06 Billion Amid Takeover Frenzy
Canada's BCI is buying UK infrastructure firm BBGI Global Infrastructure for £1.06 billion, adding to a wave of foreign takeovers of British companies totaling £145 billion last year, reflecting bargain valuations and fewer new listings.
BCI Buys UK Firm BBGI for £1.06 Billion Amid Takeover Frenzy
Canada's BCI is buying UK infrastructure firm BBGI Global Infrastructure for £1.06 billion, adding to a wave of foreign takeovers of British companies totaling £145 billion last year, reflecting bargain valuations and fewer new listings.
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48% Bias Score
AstraZeneca Profits Soar Despite UK Investment Cancellation and China Crisis
AstraZeneca's 2024 annual profits jumped 38% to $8.7bn due to strong sales of cancer, lung, and immunology treatments; however, the company cancelled a \£450m UK investment after disagreements over state support, and faces a crisis in China with detained executives and potential fines.
AstraZeneca Profits Soar Despite UK Investment Cancellation and China Crisis
AstraZeneca's 2024 annual profits jumped 38% to $8.7bn due to strong sales of cancer, lung, and immunology treatments; however, the company cancelled a \£450m UK investment after disagreements over state support, and faces a crisis in China with detained executives and potential fines.
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40% Bias Score
UK Interest Rates Cut Amid Stagnation and Inflationary Risks
The Bank of England unexpectedly cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points today, citing economic stagnation, rising inflation driven by energy prices, and uncertainty about President Trump's trade policies; the UK economy is forecast to grow by only 0.75% this year, with unemployment rising to n...
UK Interest Rates Cut Amid Stagnation and Inflationary Risks
The Bank of England unexpectedly cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points today, citing economic stagnation, rising inflation driven by energy prices, and uncertainty about President Trump's trade policies; the UK economy is forecast to grow by only 0.75% this year, with unemployment rising to n...
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56% Bias Score
Bank of England Cuts Rates Amid Bleak Growth Forecast
The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday, slashing its 2025 UK growth forecast to 0.75 percent while warning that inflation will remain above target at 3.5 percent, reflecting the impact of rising natural gas prices and recent tax increases.
Bank of England Cuts Rates Amid Bleak Growth Forecast
The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday, slashing its 2025 UK growth forecast to 0.75 percent while warning that inflation will remain above target at 3.5 percent, reflecting the impact of rising natural gas prices and recent tax increases.
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44% Bias Score
Bank of England cuts interest rates, impacting borrowers and savers differently
The Bank of England cut interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5% on Thursday, potentially reducing borrowing costs but also lowering returns on savings; this has a varied impact on individuals, with some seeing only small mortgage increases while others face much larger ones.
Bank of England cuts interest rates, impacting borrowers and savers differently
The Bank of England cut interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5% on Thursday, potentially reducing borrowing costs but also lowering returns on savings; this has a varied impact on individuals, with some seeing only small mortgage increases while others face much larger ones.
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40% Bias Score
IMF Projects UK as Fastest-Growing "Major" European Economy in 2025
The IMF projects UK GDP growth at 1.6% in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026, but this is not the fastest in Europe; Poland (3.5%) and Spain (2.3%) are projected to have higher growth, contradicting social media claims.
IMF Projects UK as Fastest-Growing "Major" European Economy in 2025
The IMF projects UK GDP growth at 1.6% in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026, but this is not the fastest in Europe; Poland (3.5%) and Spain (2.3%) are projected to have higher growth, contradicting social media claims.
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56% Bias Score
UK's SMR Delay: Overseas Competitors Gain Advantage
The UK government's slow approval process for Rolls-Royce's small modular reactors (SMRs) is allowing foreign competitors to gain a significant advantage, jeopardizing British engineering and jobs, while AstraZeneca's success highlights the need for greater support for domestic industries.
UK's SMR Delay: Overseas Competitors Gain Advantage
The UK government's slow approval process for Rolls-Royce's small modular reactors (SMRs) is allowing foreign competitors to gain a significant advantage, jeopardizing British engineering and jobs, while AstraZeneca's success highlights the need for greater support for domestic industries.
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64% Bias Score
Bank of England to Cut Rates, Downgrade Growth Forecast
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates to 4.5% on Thursday and lower its 2025 GDP growth forecast to around 1%, impacting Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget plans and potentially leading to spending cuts.
Bank of England to Cut Rates, Downgrade Growth Forecast
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates to 4.5% on Thursday and lower its 2025 GDP growth forecast to around 1%, impacting Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget plans and potentially leading to spending cuts.
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44% Bias Score
BoE Cuts Interest Rate to 4.5%, Balancing Inflation and Growth Concerns
The Bank of England lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5% on Thursday, its third cut since August 2024, reflecting progress in curbing inflation but acknowledging persistent price pressures and a sluggish UK economy; two members of the Monetary Policy Committee advocated fo...
BoE Cuts Interest Rate to 4.5%, Balancing Inflation and Growth Concerns
The Bank of England lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5% on Thursday, its third cut since August 2024, reflecting progress in curbing inflation but acknowledging persistent price pressures and a sluggish UK economy; two members of the Monetary Policy Committee advocated fo...
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24% Bias Score
Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates Amidst Economic Slowdown
The Bank of England cut interest rates from 4.75 percent to 4.5 percent today, citing concerns about the slowing UK economy and slower-than-expected inflation reduction, despite risks from US tariffs and recent tax increases.
Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates Amidst Economic Slowdown
The Bank of England cut interest rates from 4.75 percent to 4.5 percent today, citing concerns about the slowing UK economy and slower-than-expected inflation reduction, despite risks from US tariffs and recent tax increases.
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48% Bias Score
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