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Bank of England Cuts Rates Amidst Bleak Economic Forecast
The Bank of England cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5% on Thursday, despite forecasting weak GDP growth (0.75% in 2025) and rising inflation (3.7% by summer), believing a weakening jobs market will prevent a wage-price spiral.
Bank of England Cuts Rates Amidst Bleak Economic Forecast
The Bank of England cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5% on Thursday, despite forecasting weak GDP growth (0.75% in 2025) and rising inflation (3.7% by summer), believing a weakening jobs market will prevent a wage-price spiral.
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40% Bias Score
Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates Amidst Weak UK Growth
The Bank of England unexpectedly cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5% on Thursday, its first cut of 2025, citing weaker-than-expected economic growth and decreased inflation, despite potential inflationary risks from US tariffs and government fiscal policy.
Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates Amidst Weak UK Growth
The Bank of England unexpectedly cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5% on Thursday, its first cut of 2025, citing weaker-than-expected economic growth and decreased inflation, despite potential inflationary risks from US tariffs and government fiscal policy.
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36% Bias Score
Bank of England to Cut Interest Rates to 4.5%
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5% later today, aiming to boost the UK economy, which has been showing slow growth; this will directly benefit around 629,000 mortgage holders.
Bank of England to Cut Interest Rates to 4.5%
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5% later today, aiming to boost the UK economy, which has been showing slow growth; this will directly benefit around 629,000 mortgage holders.
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36% Bias Score
GSK CEO urges UK government to boost support for pharma industry
GSK's CEO Emma Walmsley says the UK government must increase support for its pharmaceutical industry to prevent it being overtaken by foreign rivals, following AstraZeneca's cancellation of a £450 million vaccine factory near Liverpool due to insufficient state support.
GSK CEO urges UK government to boost support for pharma industry
GSK's CEO Emma Walmsley says the UK government must increase support for its pharmaceutical industry to prevent it being overtaken by foreign rivals, following AstraZeneca's cancellation of a £450 million vaccine factory near Liverpool due to insufficient state support.
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44% Bias Score
Bank of England to Cut Interest Rates Amidst Stagnant Economy
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates by 0.25% to 4.50% on Thursday, despite inflation being at 2.5%, due to a stagnating economy and declining employment; the decision is based on forecasts predicting inflation will trend toward the 2% target.
Bank of England to Cut Interest Rates Amidst Stagnant Economy
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates by 0.25% to 4.50% on Thursday, despite inflation being at 2.5%, due to a stagnating economy and declining employment; the decision is based on forecasts predicting inflation will trend toward the 2% target.
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32% Bias Score
TfW Train Fares to Rise by up to 6%
Transport for Wales (TfW) train ticket fares in Wales will increase by up to 6% from March 2nd, affecting off-peak, day-return, single, and seven-day season tickets, in a move to reduce taxpayer subsidies and increase revenue, while acknowledging that such rises are unwelcome for passengers.
TfW Train Fares to Rise by up to 6%
Transport for Wales (TfW) train ticket fares in Wales will increase by up to 6% from March 2nd, affecting off-peak, day-return, single, and seven-day season tickets, in a move to reduce taxpayer subsidies and increase revenue, while acknowledging that such rises are unwelcome for passengers.
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44% 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
BoE Cuts Interest Rates, Halves UK Growth Forecast Amid Inflation and Unemployment Concerns
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.5% on Thursday, its third cut this year, but halved its UK GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 0.75% due to increased unemployment and inflation spurred by a recent government tax hike; the BoE warns of potential stagflation.
BoE Cuts Interest Rates, Halves UK Growth Forecast Amid Inflation and Unemployment Concerns
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.5% on Thursday, its third cut this year, but halved its UK GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 0.75% due to increased unemployment and inflation spurred by a recent government tax hike; the BoE warns of potential stagflation.
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44% Bias Score
Businesses Warn Against Further Tax Rises Amid Economic Downturn Fears
Following the October budget's £25 billion employer national insurance rise, businesses warn against further tax increases amid economic downturn fears, with economists predicting a public finance black hole.
Businesses Warn Against Further Tax Rises Amid Economic Downturn Fears
Following the October budget's £25 billion employer national insurance rise, businesses warn against further tax increases amid economic downturn fears, with economists predicting a public finance black hole.
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52% Bias Score
UK Economic Outlook Worsens Amid Fiscal Constraints and Inflation
The UK faces a deteriorating economic outlook, with £10 billion in fiscal space lost to low growth, high inflation, and interest rates, leading to potential emergency budget discussions and impacting the Bank of England's policy decisions.
UK Economic Outlook Worsens Amid Fiscal Constraints and Inflation
The UK faces a deteriorating economic outlook, with £10 billion in fiscal space lost to low growth, high inflation, and interest rates, leading to potential emergency budget discussions and impacting the Bank of England's policy decisions.
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44% Bias Score
Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates to 4.5%, Impacting Mortgages and Savings
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.5% on Thursday, impacting mortgage holders differently: those with tracker mortgages will see immediate reductions, while variable-rate holders' changes depend on their lender. New fixed-rate mortgages may also see some reductions in the coming weeks, whil...
Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates to 4.5%, Impacting Mortgages and Savings
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.5% on Thursday, impacting mortgage holders differently: those with tracker mortgages will see immediate reductions, while variable-rate holders' changes depend on their lender. New fixed-rate mortgages may also see some reductions in the coming weeks, whil...
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32% 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
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