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Harding Calls for BBC Independence from Political Influence
James Harding, The Observer's editor-in-chief, is urging the BBC's complete separation from political control to restore public trust, suggesting the BBC chair and board be independently chosen and the license fee be set by an impartial commission.
Harding Calls for BBC Independence from Political Influence
James Harding, The Observer's editor-in-chief, is urging the BBC's complete separation from political control to restore public trust, suggesting the BBC chair and board be independently chosen and the license fee be set by an impartial commission.
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60% Bias Score
Privatization of Council Audits Costs England Taxpayers Millions
David Cameron's 2015 decision to abolish England's council spending watchdog has backfired, costing taxpayers far more than the promised £100m annual savings, with average audit costs tripling and several councils facing bankruptcy due to soaring fees and audit delays.
Privatization of Council Audits Costs England Taxpayers Millions
David Cameron's 2015 decision to abolish England's council spending watchdog has backfired, costing taxpayers far more than the promised £100m annual savings, with average audit costs tripling and several councils facing bankruptcy due to soaring fees and audit delays.
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48% Bias Score
U.K. Government's Use of X Aggregator Raises Media Concerns
The U.K. government utilizes the X account Politics UK, a news aggregator, to interview senior politicians, raising concerns about its concise, unattributed posts and potential impact on traditional media outlets struggling with limited resources.
U.K. Government's Use of X Aggregator Raises Media Concerns
The U.K. government utilizes the X account Politics UK, a news aggregator, to interview senior politicians, raising concerns about its concise, unattributed posts and potential impact on traditional media outlets struggling with limited resources.
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40% Bias Score
Surge in Patients Self-Transporting to A&E Exposes Ambulance Service Crisis
Nearly 2.7 million people in England used non-emergency transport to reach A&E in 2022, a 14% increase from 2019, highlighting concerns about ambulance service reliability and potentially endangering patients by delaying critical care, with the highest increase seen in Sandwell and West Birmingham a...
Surge in Patients Self-Transporting to A&E Exposes Ambulance Service Crisis
Nearly 2.7 million people in England used non-emergency transport to reach A&E in 2022, a 14% increase from 2019, highlighting concerns about ambulance service reliability and potentially endangering patients by delaying critical care, with the highest increase seen in Sandwell and West Birmingham a...
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60% Bias Score
UK Defends Palestine Action Ban Amidst 700 Arrests
The UK government defended its ban of Palestine Action, a group accused of violent acts and causing significant damage, resulting in over 700 arrests since July 5th and raising concerns about free speech.
UK Defends Palestine Action Ban Amidst 700 Arrests
The UK government defended its ban of Palestine Action, a group accused of violent acts and causing significant damage, resulting in over 700 arrests since July 5th and raising concerns about free speech.
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52% Bias Score
High Court to Decide if Hotel's Use for Migrant Housing is Illegal
A High Court in London is deciding whether the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, is breaching planning rules by housing asylum seekers, a case with potential nationwide implications due to the increasing use of hotels for migrant accommodation and related local protests.
High Court to Decide if Hotel's Use for Migrant Housing is Illegal
A High Court in London is deciding whether the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, is breaching planning rules by housing asylum seekers, a case with potential nationwide implications due to the increasing use of hotels for migrant accommodation and related local protests.
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52% Bias Score
Burnham's Popularity Challenges Starmer's Labour Leadership
A new poll shows 32% of Britons would prefer Andy Burnham as Prime Minister over Keir Starmer, with Burnham's support strongest in Northern England and Scotland, potentially challenging Starmer's leadership within the Labour party.
Burnham's Popularity Challenges Starmer's Labour Leadership
A new poll shows 32% of Britons would prefer Andy Burnham as Prime Minister over Keir Starmer, with Burnham's support strongest in Northern England and Scotland, potentially challenging Starmer's leadership within the Labour party.
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48% Bias Score
Jenrick Faces Backlash for Attending Far-Right Protest
Conservative MP Robert Jenrick attended an anti-asylum protest in Epping, Essex, drawing criticism for appearing alongside far-right activist Eddy Butler; the protest involved violence against police, and Labour called for Jenrick's resignation.
Jenrick Faces Backlash for Attending Far-Right Protest
Conservative MP Robert Jenrick attended an anti-asylum protest in Epping, Essex, drawing criticism for appearing alongside far-right activist Eddy Butler; the protest involved violence against police, and Labour called for Jenrick's resignation.
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60% Bias Score
Leicestershire Council's Deputy Leader Removed After Three Months
Joseph Boam, the 22-year-old deputy leader of Leicestershire County Council and cabinet member for adult social care, was removed from his positions after three months, sparking criticism from the Conservative opposition and raising concerns about the Reform UK administration's stability.
Leicestershire Council's Deputy Leader Removed After Three Months
Joseph Boam, the 22-year-old deputy leader of Leicestershire County Council and cabinet member for adult social care, was removed from his positions after three months, sparking criticism from the Conservative opposition and raising concerns about the Reform UK administration's stability.
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40% Bias Score
UK Chancellor Faces Backlash Over Plans to Weaken Environmental Protections
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing backlash for considering weakening environmental protections to speed up infrastructure projects, potentially impacting wildlife and natural sites, and altering the planning process to reduce delays and boost economic growth.
UK Chancellor Faces Backlash Over Plans to Weaken Environmental Protections
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing backlash for considering weakening environmental protections to speed up infrastructure projects, potentially impacting wildlife and natural sites, and altering the planning process to reduce delays and boost economic growth.
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56% Bias Score
Kinnock Urges End to Two-Child Benefit Cap to Reduce Child Poverty
Former Labour leader Lord Kinnock urged the party to scrap the two-child benefit cap, citing government data showing nearly 1.7 million children live in households affected by the policy and arguing that abolishing it could lift 600,000 children out of poverty; he suggested funding this through a we...
Kinnock Urges End to Two-Child Benefit Cap to Reduce Child Poverty
Former Labour leader Lord Kinnock urged the party to scrap the two-child benefit cap, citing government data showing nearly 1.7 million children live in households affected by the policy and arguing that abolishing it could lift 600,000 children out of poverty; he suggested funding this through a we...
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44% Bias Score
UK Police to Release Suspects' Ethnicity to Combat Disinformation
The UK government announced new police guidelines permitting the release of ethnicity and migration status of suspects in high-profile cases to counter the spread of disinformation, following riots sparked by false claims about a murderer's identity.
UK Police to Release Suspects' Ethnicity to Combat Disinformation
The UK government announced new police guidelines permitting the release of ethnicity and migration status of suspects in high-profile cases to counter the spread of disinformation, following riots sparked by false claims about a murderer's identity.
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48% Bias Score
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