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Trump's Tariffs: Global Market Volatility and UK's Potential Gain
President Trump announced new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, causing market volatility; a 30-day pause was granted to Mexico and Canada after agreements to combat opioid smuggling. The UK, with its balanced trade with the US, might benefit from this global trade disruption.
Trump's Tariffs: Global Market Volatility and UK's Potential Gain
President Trump announced new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, causing market volatility; a 30-day pause was granted to Mexico and Canada after agreements to combat opioid smuggling. The UK, with its balanced trade with the US, might benefit from this global trade disruption.
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48% Bias Score
Spotify Reports First Annual Profit on Subscriber Surge
Spotify, a Sweden-based music streaming service, reported its first annual profit with €4.2bn (£3.5bn) in revenue—a 16% increase—due to an 11% rise in Premium subscribers to 263 million, despite price increases.
Spotify Reports First Annual Profit on Subscriber Surge
Spotify, a Sweden-based music streaming service, reported its first annual profit with €4.2bn (£3.5bn) in revenue—a 16% increase—due to an 11% rise in Premium subscribers to 263 million, despite price increases.
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36% Bias Score
ONS Seeks to Improve Accuracy of UK Labour Force Survey
The UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) plans to improve its Labour Force Survey (LFS) by 2026, potentially making participation mandatory to address accuracy issues that have arisen since the COVID-19 pandemic and hampered economic policymaking.
ONS Seeks to Improve Accuracy of UK Labour Force Survey
The UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) plans to improve its Labour Force Survey (LFS) by 2026, potentially making participation mandatory to address accuracy issues that have arisen since the COVID-19 pandemic and hampered economic policymaking.
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36% Bias Score
Saba's Takeover Bids Rejected by Two More Investment Trusts
Shareholders of Henderson Opportunities and CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income investment trusts overwhelmingly rejected Saba Capital Management's takeover bids on January 26, 2024, marking Saba's fourth and fifth consecutive defeat in its attempt to consolidate London-listed investment trusts,...
Saba's Takeover Bids Rejected by Two More Investment Trusts
Shareholders of Henderson Opportunities and CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income investment trusts overwhelmingly rejected Saba Capital Management's takeover bids on January 26, 2024, marking Saba's fourth and fifth consecutive defeat in its attempt to consolidate London-listed investment trusts,...
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Trade Policies Pose Indirect Threat to UK Economy
Economists warn of potential negative impacts on the UK economy from President Trump's trade policies, even without direct tariffs on UK goods, due to slower growth in trading partners, diverted exports, and increased borrowing costs; uncertainty remains due to discrepancies in how the US and UK mea...
Trump's Trade Policies Pose Indirect Threat to UK Economy
Economists warn of potential negative impacts on the UK economy from President Trump's trade policies, even without direct tariffs on UK goods, due to slower growth in trading partners, diverted exports, and increased borrowing costs; uncertainty remains due to discrepancies in how the US and UK mea...
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40% Bias Score
Thames Water Seeks £3bn Bailout to Avoid Nationalisation
Facing insolvency in four weeks, Thames Water seeks a £3bn emergency loan; failure risks nationalisation costing £2bn yearly, highlighting issues with regulation, shareholder practices, and aging infrastructure.
Thames Water Seeks £3bn Bailout to Avoid Nationalisation
Facing insolvency in four weeks, Thames Water seeks a £3bn emergency loan; failure risks nationalisation costing £2bn yearly, highlighting issues with regulation, shareholder practices, and aging infrastructure.
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44% Bias Score
Bank of England to Cut Interest Rate Amid Weakening Economy
The Bank of England will likely cut its key interest rate to 4.5 percent on Thursday to counter slowing economic growth and rising wages, despite inflation being in line with projections; however, this action risks reigniting inflation.
Bank of England to Cut Interest Rate Amid Weakening Economy
The Bank of England will likely cut its key interest rate to 4.5 percent on Thursday to counter slowing economic growth and rising wages, despite inflation being in line with projections; however, this action risks reigniting inflation.
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44% Bias Score
Grainger's Rental Income Surges 15% Amidst UK Housing Shortage
Grainger, Britain's largest private landlord and BTR developer, announced a 15% increase in rental income over the past four months due to strong demand and limited supply in the mid-market rental sector; the company plans to convert to a REIT by 2025, focusing on higher-yielding BTR opportunities.
Grainger's Rental Income Surges 15% Amidst UK Housing Shortage
Grainger, Britain's largest private landlord and BTR developer, announced a 15% increase in rental income over the past four months due to strong demand and limited supply in the mid-market rental sector; the company plans to convert to a REIT by 2025, focusing on higher-yielding BTR opportunities.
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48% Bias Score
YouGov CEO Resigns Amid Activist Investor Pressure
YouGov CEO Steve Hatch resigned on Tuesday after pressure from activist investor Gatemore Capital, who cited management missteps and a 70 percent share price decline over the last year. Co-founder Stephen Shakespeare will serve as interim CEO while YouGov seeks a buyer.
YouGov CEO Resigns Amid Activist Investor Pressure
YouGov CEO Steve Hatch resigned on Tuesday after pressure from activist investor Gatemore Capital, who cited management missteps and a 70 percent share price decline over the last year. Co-founder Stephen Shakespeare will serve as interim CEO while YouGov seeks a buyer.
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48% Bias Score
London Rent Crisis: 83% of Private Renters Cite Cost of Living as Top Concern
A survey reveals that 83% of London's private renters cite the cost of living as their top concern, exceeding the citywide average of 75%, with high housing costs and potential rent increases forcing many to consider moving.
London Rent Crisis: 83% of Private Renters Cite Cost of Living as Top Concern
A survey reveals that 83% of London's private renters cite the cost of living as their top concern, exceeding the citywide average of 75%, with high housing costs and potential rent increases forcing many to consider moving.
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32% Bias Score
UK Manufacturing Contracts Amidst Expected Interest Rate Cut
The UK manufacturing sector contracted in January 2025, with output, new orders, and employment falling, according to the S&P Global UK manufacturing PMI survey which recorded a reading of 48.3; rising input costs and global trade tensions are adding pressure as the Bank of England is expected to cu...
UK Manufacturing Contracts Amidst Expected Interest Rate Cut
The UK manufacturing sector contracted in January 2025, with output, new orders, and employment falling, according to the S&P Global UK manufacturing PMI survey which recorded a reading of 48.3; rising input costs and global trade tensions are adding pressure as the Bank of England is expected to cu...
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56% Bias Score
Starmer's EU Carbon Scheme Plan Faces Business Cost Backlash
Keir Starmer's plan to link the UK and EU carbon markets is projected to increase energy costs for British businesses by £2 billion annually, potentially impacting consumers through higher electricity bills, though some industries support the move to avoid EU tariffs.
Starmer's EU Carbon Scheme Plan Faces Business Cost Backlash
Keir Starmer's plan to link the UK and EU carbon markets is projected to increase energy costs for British businesses by £2 billion annually, potentially impacting consumers through higher electricity bills, though some industries support the move to avoid EU tariffs.
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60% Bias Score
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