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Mann's Surprise Vote for Larger UK Interest Rate Cut
Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann surprisingly voted for a 0.5% interest rate cut last week, differing from the MPC's 0.25% decision, believing a slowing jobs market will contain inflation despite a projected rise to 3.7% by 2025 due to rising energy and other costs.
Mann's Surprise Vote for Larger UK Interest Rate Cut
Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann surprisingly voted for a 0.5% interest rate cut last week, differing from the MPC's 0.25% decision, believing a slowing jobs market will contain inflation despite a projected rise to 3.7% by 2025 due to rising energy and other costs.
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36% Bias Score
UK Considers Zonal Pricing to Boost AI Datacenter Boom
Tech companies are urging the UK to adopt zonal electricity pricing to attract AI datacenters to areas with ample renewable energy, potentially reducing costs by 65% in locations like Scotland, but raising concerns about the profitability of new clean energy projects.
UK Considers Zonal Pricing to Boost AI Datacenter Boom
Tech companies are urging the UK to adopt zonal electricity pricing to attract AI datacenters to areas with ample renewable energy, potentially reducing costs by 65% in locations like Scotland, but raising concerns about the profitability of new clean energy projects.
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48% Bias Score
Google Review Removals Impact Small Businesses Amid Virgin Atlantic Loyalty Scheme Surge
Small businesses report Google is removing authentic reviews without explanation, impacting their online presence; meanwhile, Virgin Atlantic's loyalty scheme saw a threefold increase in sign-ups after British Airways altered its program.
Google Review Removals Impact Small Businesses Amid Virgin Atlantic Loyalty Scheme Surge
Small businesses report Google is removing authentic reviews without explanation, impacting their online presence; meanwhile, Virgin Atlantic's loyalty scheme saw a threefold increase in sign-ups after British Airways altered its program.
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60% Bias Score
UK Retailers Demand End to Shein Customs Loophole
The UK government faces pressure from major retailers to close a customs loophole benefiting Shein, a Chinese-made fashion group, allowing it to avoid import duties on parcels below £135, causing unfair competition for struggling British businesses.
UK Retailers Demand End to Shein Customs Loophole
The UK government faces pressure from major retailers to close a customs loophole benefiting Shein, a Chinese-made fashion group, allowing it to avoid import duties on parcels below £135, causing unfair competition for struggling British businesses.
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64% Bias Score
Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates Amidst Economic Slowdown
The Bank of England unexpectedly cut interest rates last week, despite inflation risks, to counter the threat of sluggish economic growth; this move, backed by the chancellor, aims to reduce borrowing costs and ease cost of living pressures, though its effectiveness is questioned.
Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates Amidst Economic Slowdown
The Bank of England unexpectedly cut interest rates last week, despite inflation risks, to counter the threat of sluggish economic growth; this move, backed by the chancellor, aims to reduce borrowing costs and ease cost of living pressures, though its effectiveness is questioned.
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48% Bias Score
BP, BAT, and UK Banks Face Investor Scrutiny Amidst Shifting Energy and Economic Landscapes
BP will release its full-year results on February 11th, with investors closely watching its future strategy, following underperformance relative to global peers and concerns about the pace of its transition to renewable energy; British American Tobacco will announce its 2024 preliminary results on F...
BP, BAT, and UK Banks Face Investor Scrutiny Amidst Shifting Energy and Economic Landscapes
BP will release its full-year results on February 11th, with investors closely watching its future strategy, following underperformance relative to global peers and concerns about the pace of its transition to renewable energy; British American Tobacco will announce its 2024 preliminary results on F...
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20% Bias Score
NatWest Cuts Mortgage Rates Amidst Price War
NatWest is lowering mortgage rates by up to 0.36 percentage points, following similar cuts by other lenders, creating a competitive price war and potentially driving rates below 4% for the first time since November.
NatWest Cuts Mortgage Rates Amidst Price War
NatWest is lowering mortgage rates by up to 0.36 percentage points, following similar cuts by other lenders, creating a competitive price war and potentially driving rates below 4% for the first time since November.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Steel Tariffs Threaten UK Industry
President Trump announced a 25% tariff on steel imports to the US, including from the UK, jeopardizing over £400 million of the UK steel industry's contribution to the balance of trade. The UK government is adopting a 'wait and see' approach, while UK Steel calls for decisive action to mitigate the ...
Trump's Steel Tariffs Threaten UK Industry
President Trump announced a 25% tariff on steel imports to the US, including from the UK, jeopardizing over £400 million of the UK steel industry's contribution to the balance of trade. The UK government is adopting a 'wait and see' approach, while UK Steel calls for decisive action to mitigate the ...
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40% Bias Score
UK to Subsidize Drax Power Plant with £1.8 Billion
The UK government will provide Drax power plant with £1.8 billion in subsidies from 2027-2031 to ensure energy security, despite the plant's high profits and past subsidies totaling £7 billion since 2012, with a guaranteed power price significantly above market rates.
UK to Subsidize Drax Power Plant with £1.8 Billion
The UK government will provide Drax power plant with £1.8 billion in subsidies from 2027-2031 to ensure energy security, despite the plant's high profits and past subsidies totaling £7 billion since 2012, with a guaranteed power price significantly above market rates.
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44% Bias Score
M&S CEO Urges UK Government to Delay Tax and Recycling Charges
Marks & Spencer's CEO calls for a delay or easing of planned UK tax and recycling charges, warning of a £7bn cost increase for retailers this year and claiming the retail industry is being unfairly burdened with poorly planned policies.
M&S CEO Urges UK Government to Delay Tax and Recycling Charges
Marks & Spencer's CEO calls for a delay or easing of planned UK tax and recycling charges, warning of a £7bn cost increase for retailers this year and claiming the retail industry is being unfairly burdened with poorly planned policies.
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48% Bias Score
Bank of England Warns Against Hasty Interest Rate Cuts Amid Stagflation Fears
The Bank of England's chief economist warned against rapid interest rate cuts despite a recent 0.25 percent reduction to 4.5 percent, citing slower-than-anticipated disinflation and the risk of inflation exceeding the 2 percent target; the bank also slashed its UK growth forecast to 0.75 percent, ra...
Bank of England Warns Against Hasty Interest Rate Cuts Amid Stagflation Fears
The Bank of England's chief economist warned against rapid interest rate cuts despite a recent 0.25 percent reduction to 4.5 percent, citing slower-than-anticipated disinflation and the risk of inflation exceeding the 2 percent target; the bank also slashed its UK growth forecast to 0.75 percent, ra...
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40% Bias Score
UK House Prices Soar to Record High Amidst Impending Stamp Duty Hikes
Driven by impending stamp duty hikes, UK average house prices hit a record high of £299,138 in January 2024, fueled by a 0.7% monthly increase and improved mortgage rates, despite stagnant economic growth.
UK House Prices Soar to Record High Amidst Impending Stamp Duty Hikes
Driven by impending stamp duty hikes, UK average house prices hit a record high of £299,138 in January 2024, fueled by a 0.7% monthly increase and improved mortgage rates, despite stagnant economic growth.
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48% Bias Score
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