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UK Government Takes Control of British Steel
The UK government took emergency control of British Steel's Scunthorpe plant on Saturday, averting its closure and preserving 3,500 jobs after its Chinese owner, Jingye, refused to supply raw materials; Parliament was recalled for the first time in over 40 years to pass enabling legislation.
UK Government Takes Control of British Steel
The UK government took emergency control of British Steel's Scunthorpe plant on Saturday, averting its closure and preserving 3,500 jobs after its Chinese owner, Jingye, refused to supply raw materials; Parliament was recalled for the first time in over 40 years to pass enabling legislation.
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48% Bias Score
Scunthorpe Steelworks Faces Closure: Urgent Calls for Nationalization
The Scunthorpe steelworks, employing thousands and vital for national security, faces closure due to Chinese owner Jingye's reported daily \£700,000 losses, prompting calls for government nationalization to prevent 2,700 direct job losses and safeguard the steel industry.
Scunthorpe Steelworks Faces Closure: Urgent Calls for Nationalization
The Scunthorpe steelworks, employing thousands and vital for national security, faces closure due to Chinese owner Jingye's reported daily \£700,000 losses, prompting calls for government nationalization to prevent 2,700 direct job losses and safeguard the steel industry.
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48% Bias Score
UK GDP Growth Outpaces Expectations, But Concerns Remain
The UK's GDP unexpectedly grew by 0.5% in February, driven partly by increased US exports before new tariffs; however, this is overshadowed by growing public pessimism about household finances and downgraded economic forecasts.
UK GDP Growth Outpaces Expectations, But Concerns Remain
The UK's GDP unexpectedly grew by 0.5% in February, driven partly by increased US exports before new tariffs; however, this is overshadowed by growing public pessimism about household finances and downgraded economic forecasts.
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64% Bias Score
UK Tax Changes Trigger Exodus of Super-Wealthy from London
Over 11,300 millionaires, including 18 centimillionaires and two billionaires, left London in the last year due to increased UK taxes and the abolition of the non-dom tax regime, prompting concerns about economic impact.
UK Tax Changes Trigger Exodus of Super-Wealthy from London
Over 11,300 millionaires, including 18 centimillionaires and two billionaires, left London in the last year due to increased UK taxes and the abolition of the non-dom tax regime, prompting concerns about economic impact.
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72% Bias Score
UK Parliament to Debate Emergency Legislation for British Steel
The UK parliament will recall on Saturday to debate emergency legislation to place British Steel under state control, preventing the closure of its Scunthorpe plant, which would threaten 3,000 jobs and leave the UK as the only major G7 economy unable to produce virgin steel.
UK Parliament to Debate Emergency Legislation for British Steel
The UK parliament will recall on Saturday to debate emergency legislation to place British Steel under state control, preventing the closure of its Scunthorpe plant, which would threaten 3,000 jobs and leave the UK as the only major G7 economy unable to produce virgin steel.
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36% Bias Score
UK Employer Hiring Plunges to Pandemic Lows Amidst National Insurance Hike
A recent survey by the British Chambers of Commerce revealed that only 20 percent of UK firms increased their workforce in the first quarter of 2024, the lowest since the start of the pandemic, primarily due to a £25 billion National Insurance increase implemented by the government, impacting hiring...
UK Employer Hiring Plunges to Pandemic Lows Amidst National Insurance Hike
A recent survey by the British Chambers of Commerce revealed that only 20 percent of UK firms increased their workforce in the first quarter of 2024, the lowest since the start of the pandemic, primarily due to a £25 billion National Insurance increase implemented by the government, impacting hiring...
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56% Bias Score
UK Government Takes Control of British Steel's Scunthorpe Plant
The UK Parliament passed an emergency bill granting the government control of British Steel's Scunthorpe plant, preventing its closure, safeguarding 3,500 jobs, and securing the UK's primary steelmaking capacity after negotiations with the Chinese owner Jingye failed.
UK Government Takes Control of British Steel's Scunthorpe Plant
The UK Parliament passed an emergency bill granting the government control of British Steel's Scunthorpe plant, preventing its closure, safeguarding 3,500 jobs, and securing the UK's primary steelmaking capacity after negotiations with the Chinese owner Jingye failed.
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40% Bias Score
UK Chancellor Calls for Global Trade Reform Amidst Trump's Protectionist Policies
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves calls for a new global economic system emphasizing free trade in response to President Trump's protectionist tariffs, while the UK government announces a \$20 billion financing package to support businesses impacted by these tariffs.
UK Chancellor Calls for Global Trade Reform Amidst Trump's Protectionist Policies
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves calls for a new global economic system emphasizing free trade in response to President Trump's protectionist tariffs, while the UK government announces a \$20 billion financing package to support businesses impacted by these tariffs.
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48% Bias Score
UK Disability Scheme Delays Threaten Jobs
The UK government's Access to Work scheme, intended to aid disabled employees, is facing substantial payment delays, leaving businesses like Yateley Industries owed \pounds186,000 and threatening job losses, while the DWP acknowledges the issues and is working on a solution.
UK Disability Scheme Delays Threaten Jobs
The UK government's Access to Work scheme, intended to aid disabled employees, is facing substantial payment delays, leaving businesses like Yateley Industries owed \pounds186,000 and threatening job losses, while the DWP acknowledges the issues and is working on a solution.
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60% Bias Score
UK Averts British Steel Closure with Emergency Parliament Session
The UK government is holding an emergency parliamentary session to prevent the closure of British Steel's last two blast furnaces, saving 2,700 jobs, after unsuccessful negotiations with the Chinese owner, Jingye, amid rising global instability and US tariffs.
UK Averts British Steel Closure with Emergency Parliament Session
The UK government is holding an emergency parliamentary session to prevent the closure of British Steel's last two blast furnaces, saving 2,700 jobs, after unsuccessful negotiations with the Chinese owner, Jingye, amid rising global instability and US tariffs.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Pose Significant Threat to U.K. Economic Growth
Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden warned that President Trump's tariffs, even after a partial reversal, represent the most significant change in U.S. trade policy in 100 years, and are expected to lower U.K. economic growth due to decreased U.S. consumer spending and potential supply cha...
Trump Tariffs Pose Significant Threat to U.K. Economic Growth
Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden warned that President Trump's tariffs, even after a partial reversal, represent the most significant change in U.S. trade policy in 100 years, and are expected to lower U.K. economic growth due to decreased U.S. consumer spending and potential supply cha...
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28% Bias Score
Universal Studios to Build £50bn Theme Park in Bedford
The UK government announced a new Universal Studios theme park near Bedford, expected to open in 2031, creating 28,000 jobs, attracting 8.5 million visitors annually, and boosting the UK economy by £50bn.
Universal Studios to Build £50bn Theme Park in Bedford
The UK government announced a new Universal Studios theme park near Bedford, expected to open in 2031, creating 28,000 jobs, attracting 8.5 million visitors annually, and boosting the UK economy by £50bn.
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52% Bias Score
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