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UK Wealth Doubled Since 1980, But Inequality Remained Stable, Unlike the US
A Resolution Foundation report reveals that while UK household wealth doubled since 1980, wealth inequality remained relatively stable, unlike the US; however, rising wealth inequality between age groups is a concern, particularly concerning homeownership and inheritance.
UK Wealth Doubled Since 1980, But Inequality Remained Stable, Unlike the US
A Resolution Foundation report reveals that while UK household wealth doubled since 1980, wealth inequality remained relatively stable, unlike the US; however, rising wealth inequality between age groups is a concern, particularly concerning homeownership and inheritance.
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36% Bias Score
HMRC Weighs Opposing Liberty Steel Restructuring
Britain's tax authority, HMRC, is considering opposing a court-led restructuring plan for Sanjeev Gupta's Liberty Steel, potentially resulting in significant tax losses and impacting the company's future. Negotiations are ongoing, with a creditor vote scheduled for next year.
HMRC Weighs Opposing Liberty Steel Restructuring
Britain's tax authority, HMRC, is considering opposing a court-led restructuring plan for Sanjeev Gupta's Liberty Steel, potentially resulting in significant tax losses and impacting the company's future. Negotiations are ongoing, with a creditor vote scheduled for next year.
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44% Bias Score
Starmer Unveils Six Key Policy Goals to Boost Public Approval
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced six key policy goals for his government by 2029, including improving living standards, reducing NHS wait times, increasing housing, strengthening policing with 13,000 new officers, improving school readiness, and decarbonizing the power grid, in response to d...
Starmer Unveils Six Key Policy Goals to Boost Public Approval
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced six key policy goals for his government by 2029, including improving living standards, reducing NHS wait times, increasing housing, strengthening policing with 13,000 new officers, improving school readiness, and decarbonizing the power grid, in response to d...
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52% Bias Score
Rising Mortgage Rates Demand Immediate Action from Borrowers
Rising mortgage rates urge immediate action from borrowers, whether remortgaging or buying, to secure favorable terms before rates increase further. Homebuyers need to act quickly to determine monthly payments, and those remortgaging should compare options and consider locking in a rate early.
Rising Mortgage Rates Demand Immediate Action from Borrowers
Rising mortgage rates urge immediate action from borrowers, whether remortgaging or buying, to secure favorable terms before rates increase further. Homebuyers need to act quickly to determine monthly payments, and those remortgaging should compare options and consider locking in a rate early.
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44% Bias Score
Cheapest Christmas Fuel Prices Since Pandemic Despite High Margins
UK drivers are set to enjoy the cheapest Christmas fuel prices since the pandemic, with petrol at 136.5p and diesel at 142.25p per litre, despite slight November increases; however, concerns remain about high retailer margins.
Cheapest Christmas Fuel Prices Since Pandemic Despite High Margins
UK drivers are set to enjoy the cheapest Christmas fuel prices since the pandemic, with petrol at 136.5p and diesel at 142.25p per litre, despite slight November increases; however, concerns remain about high retailer margins.
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36% Bias Score
High Street Retailers Suffer Worst Sales Since Pandemic Amid Economic Anxiety
High street retailers suffered a 5.8% sales drop in November 2024, their worst performance since the pandemic, due to cost-of-living pressures, economic anxiety, and the impact of recent budget measures, with the fashion sector experiencing an 8% decline.
High Street Retailers Suffer Worst Sales Since Pandemic Amid Economic Anxiety
High street retailers suffered a 5.8% sales drop in November 2024, their worst performance since the pandemic, due to cost-of-living pressures, economic anxiety, and the impact of recent budget measures, with the fashion sector experiencing an 8% decline.
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48% Bias Score
Navantia to Acquire Harland & Wolff Shipyards, Saving 1,000+ Jobs
Navantia, a Spanish shipbuilding company, is on the verge of acquiring Harland & Wolff's four UK shipyards, saving more than 1,000 jobs and securing a renegotiated contract for building Royal Navy ships, with the deal expected to be finalized next week.
Navantia to Acquire Harland & Wolff Shipyards, Saving 1,000+ Jobs
Navantia, a Spanish shipbuilding company, is on the verge of acquiring Harland & Wolff's four UK shipyards, saving more than 1,000 jobs and securing a renegotiated contract for building Royal Navy ships, with the deal expected to be finalized next week.
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40% Bias Score
UK Stamp Duty Hike to Hit First-Time Buyers Hard
The UK government's reinstatement of higher stamp duty thresholds from April 1st, 2024, will significantly increase costs for first-time buyers, particularly in expensive areas like London, where the average stamp duty bill could increase by over £11,000, reversing Labour's pre-election promises and...
UK Stamp Duty Hike to Hit First-Time Buyers Hard
The UK government's reinstatement of higher stamp duty thresholds from April 1st, 2024, will significantly increase costs for first-time buyers, particularly in expensive areas like London, where the average stamp duty bill could increase by over £11,000, reversing Labour's pre-election promises and...
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52% Bias Score
UK EV Sales Exceed Targets Amid Manufacturer Lobbying
UK electric vehicle sales surged to 25% in November, exceeding the 22% target, despite manufacturers lobbying for relaxed rules due to perceived struggles; however, data reveals that some manufacturers significantly outperform others.
UK EV Sales Exceed Targets Amid Manufacturer Lobbying
UK electric vehicle sales surged to 25% in November, exceeding the 22% target, despite manufacturers lobbying for relaxed rules due to perceived struggles; however, data reveals that some manufacturers significantly outperform others.
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44% Bias Score
Chancellor Rules Out Further Tax Increases to Fund Public Spending
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that no further tax increases are planned to fund public services, despite previous political pressure and criticism from the Conservatives, stating that Labour's budget will stabilize public finances; however, she acknowledged that unforeseen economic shocks could...
Chancellor Rules Out Further Tax Increases to Fund Public Spending
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that no further tax increases are planned to fund public services, despite previous political pressure and criticism from the Conservatives, stating that Labour's budget will stabilize public finances; however, she acknowledged that unforeseen economic shocks could...
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52% Bias Score
Eurozone and UK Manufacturing Slump in November 2024
November 2024 saw a sharp decline in manufacturing demand across the Eurozone and UK, with PMIs falling below 50, indicating contraction; factors include Brexit border issues, increased labor costs, and weakened global demand.
Eurozone and UK Manufacturing Slump in November 2024
November 2024 saw a sharp decline in manufacturing demand across the Eurozone and UK, with PMIs falling below 50, indicating contraction; factors include Brexit border issues, increased labor costs, and weakened global demand.
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48% Bias Score
Labour Government Shifts Economic Focus Amidst Criticism
Keir Starmer's Labour government is facing criticism for appearing to abandon its pledge to achieve the fastest G7 economic growth after five turbulent months in office, marked by unpopular tax policies, internal conflicts, and a cabinet member's resignation; the government now emphasizes alternativ...
Labour Government Shifts Economic Focus Amidst Criticism
Keir Starmer's Labour government is facing criticism for appearing to abandon its pledge to achieve the fastest G7 economic growth after five turbulent months in office, marked by unpopular tax policies, internal conflicts, and a cabinet member's resignation; the government now emphasizes alternativ...
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60% Bias Score
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