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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
Holistic Public Support Could Save £18 Billion Annually, Study Shows
A Manchester Metropolitan University study shows that a holistic approach to supporting 363,000 people in Britain with multiple acute problems could save £18 billion annually by reducing the need for long-term welfare and allowing them to become productive citizens, challenging the current fragmente...
Holistic Public Support Could Save £18 Billion Annually, Study Shows
A Manchester Metropolitan University study shows that a holistic approach to supporting 363,000 people in Britain with multiple acute problems could save £18 billion annually by reducing the need for long-term welfare and allowing them to become productive citizens, challenging the current fragmente...
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48% Bias Score
UK Growth Forecast Halved Amid Stagflation Fears, Labour Holds Secret Crisis Meeting
The Bank of England slashed its UK growth forecast to 0.75 percent, warned of rising inflation to 3.7 percent, and hinted at stagflation, forcing a crisis meeting of Labour ministers who plan to keep details secret, sparking criticism from the opposition.
UK Growth Forecast Halved Amid Stagflation Fears, Labour Holds Secret Crisis Meeting
The Bank of England slashed its UK growth forecast to 0.75 percent, warned of rising inflation to 3.7 percent, and hinted at stagflation, forcing a crisis meeting of Labour ministers who plan to keep details secret, sparking criticism from the opposition.
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48% 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
UK Scraps Tariffs on Chinese E-bikes, Sparking Industry Backlash
The UK government scrapped tariffs on non-folding Chinese e-bikes from Friday, potentially saving consumers £200 per bike but sparking criticism from UK manufacturers who fear a flood of cheap imports into an already struggling market.
UK Scraps Tariffs on Chinese E-bikes, Sparking Industry Backlash
The UK government scrapped tariffs on non-folding Chinese e-bikes from Friday, potentially saving consumers £200 per bike but sparking criticism from UK manufacturers who fear a flood of cheap imports into an already struggling market.
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64% Bias Score
UK Government to Reform Welfare System Amid Rising Benefit Costs
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall stated that some people on benefits are abusing the system, as the government seeks to curb welfare spending; a DWP survey of 3,401 benefit recipients shows 270,000 young people (16-34) are not working due to long-term sickness and mental health issues, a 26% ...
UK Government to Reform Welfare System Amid Rising Benefit Costs
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall stated that some people on benefits are abusing the system, as the government seeks to curb welfare spending; a DWP survey of 3,401 benefit recipients shows 270,000 young people (16-34) are not working due to long-term sickness and mental health issues, a 26% ...
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68% Bias Score
Bank of England Base Rate Cut Brings Mortgage Relief
The Bank of England cut the base rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5 percent on February 22, 2024, offering relief to homeowners with tracker mortgages who could see annual payments fall by almost £350 on a £200,000 mortgage, while lenders like Santander will pass on the reduction from March 3; fu...
Bank of England Base Rate Cut Brings Mortgage Relief
The Bank of England cut the base rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5 percent on February 22, 2024, offering relief to homeowners with tracker mortgages who could see annual payments fall by almost £350 on a £200,000 mortgage, while lenders like Santander will pass on the reduction from March 3; fu...
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36% Bias Score
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