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UK Government Pledges Gender Equality Amidst Funding Concerns
On International Women's Day, UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and the government pledged to advance gender equality, with Baroness Harriet Harman appointed as the UK's special envoy for women and girls; however, this appointment has faced criticism due to concerns over a lack of funding.
UK Government Pledges Gender Equality Amidst Funding Concerns
On International Women's Day, UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and the government pledged to advance gender equality, with Baroness Harriet Harman appointed as the UK's special envoy for women and girls; however, this appointment has faced criticism due to concerns over a lack of funding.
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36% Bias Score
Inside COBRA: U.K. Crisis Decision-Making
This podcast delves into the operations of the U.K. government's emergency committee, COBRA, featuring interviews with key figures who discuss its role in responding to crises ranging from the Munich Olympics hostage situation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inside COBRA: U.K. Crisis Decision-Making
This podcast delves into the operations of the U.K. government's emergency committee, COBRA, featuring interviews with key figures who discuss its role in responding to crises ranging from the Munich Olympics hostage situation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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16% Bias Score
Bribery and Misconduct Charges Filed Against Former Liverpool Mayor and 11 Others
Former Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson and 11 others face bribery and misconduct charges related to Liverpool City Council contracts awarded between 2010 and 2020, following a Merseyside Police investigation (Operation Aloft) that uncovered a culture of improper dealings and led to government intervent...
Bribery and Misconduct Charges Filed Against Former Liverpool Mayor and 11 Others
Former Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson and 11 others face bribery and misconduct charges related to Liverpool City Council contracts awarded between 2010 and 2020, following a Merseyside Police investigation (Operation Aloft) that uncovered a culture of improper dealings and led to government intervent...
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40% Bias Score
UK Smartphone Bill Watered Down Amidst Ministerial Opposition
A UK bill aimed at reducing children's smartphone use has been significantly weakened, replacing proposed bans on devices and higher age limits for social media with a year-long review of screen-based harms by chief medical officers, due to ministerial opposition and lobbying by technology firms.
UK Smartphone Bill Watered Down Amidst Ministerial Opposition
A UK bill aimed at reducing children's smartphone use has been significantly weakened, replacing proposed bans on devices and higher age limits for social media with a year-long review of screen-based harms by chief medical officers, due to ministerial opposition and lobbying by technology firms.
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56% Bias Score
Liverpool Officials Charged in Bribery and Misconduct Scandal
Twelve individuals, including former Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson and his son, face bribery and misconduct charges related to Liverpool City Council contracts awarded between 2010 and 2020, following a police investigation (Operation Aloft) that revealed widespread corruption.
Liverpool Officials Charged in Bribery and Misconduct Scandal
Twelve individuals, including former Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson and his son, face bribery and misconduct charges related to Liverpool City Council contracts awarded between 2010 and 2020, following a police investigation (Operation Aloft) that revealed widespread corruption.
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UK Justice Secretary Threatens to Change Law Over Sentencing Guidelines Controversy
England and Wales' Sentencing Council issued new guidelines increasing the role of ethnicity and faith in sentencing, sparking a political row, with the Justice Secretary threatening to review the council's powers and legislate if necessary to address concerns of a two-tiered justice system.
UK Justice Secretary Threatens to Change Law Over Sentencing Guidelines Controversy
England and Wales' Sentencing Council issued new guidelines increasing the role of ethnicity and faith in sentencing, sparking a political row, with the Justice Secretary threatening to review the council's powers and legislate if necessary to address concerns of a two-tiered justice system.
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52% Bias Score
Reform UK Suspends MP Amidst Bullying and Threat Allegations
Reform UK suspended MP Rupert Lowe after allegations of threats of physical violence against the party chairman and workplace bullying, prompting a police investigation and internal inquiry; Lowe denies the claims.
Reform UK Suspends MP Amidst Bullying and Threat Allegations
Reform UK suspended MP Rupert Lowe after allegations of threats of physical violence against the party chairman and workplace bullying, prompting a police investigation and internal inquiry; Lowe denies the claims.
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Twelve Charged in Liverpool Council Bribery Case
Twelve individuals, including former Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson and city politician Derek Hatton, have been charged with bribery and misconduct related to Liverpool City Council contracts awarded between 2010 and 2020, following a Merseyside Police investigation.
Twelve Charged in Liverpool Council Bribery Case
Twelve individuals, including former Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson and city politician Derek Hatton, have been charged with bribery and misconduct related to Liverpool City Council contracts awarded between 2010 and 2020, following a Merseyside Police investigation.
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36% Bias Score
UK Confirms Fatal Drone Strike in Syria
The UK government confirmed a fatal drone strike in Syria on February 25th, targeting a Daesh terrorist; this is the first public acknowledgment of such an action under the Labour government, raising questions of transparency and military strategy.
UK Confirms Fatal Drone Strike in Syria
The UK government confirmed a fatal drone strike in Syria on February 25th, targeting a Daesh terrorist; this is the first public acknowledgment of such an action under the Labour government, raising questions of transparency and military strategy.
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Twelve Charged in Liverpool Council Corruption Case
Former Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson and former deputy council leader Derek Hatton are among 12 people charged with bribery and misconduct in a public office following a Merseyside Police investigation into Liverpool City Council's contract awards between 2010 and 2020.
Twelve Charged in Liverpool Council Corruption Case
Former Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson and former deputy council leader Derek Hatton are among 12 people charged with bribery and misconduct in a public office following a Merseyside Police investigation into Liverpool City Council's contract awards between 2010 and 2020.
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44% Bias Score
Starmer Prioritizes Domestic Issues Amidst Global Uncertainty
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer shifted his focus to domestic affairs after a relatively calm night following a social media threat by Donald Trump, facing challenges in balancing international diplomacy with domestic policy demands while navigating a complex global political landscape.
Starmer Prioritizes Domestic Issues Amidst Global Uncertainty
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer shifted his focus to domestic affairs after a relatively calm night following a social media threat by Donald Trump, facing challenges in balancing international diplomacy with domestic policy demands while navigating a complex global political landscape.
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60% Bias Score
Record Council Tax Hikes Hit Scotland Amidst Funding Crisis
Scottish local authorities are implementing some of the largest council tax increases in two decades, with Orkney Islands raising taxes by 15% and other regions such as Falkirk and East Dunbartonshire proposing double-digit increases to cover a £100 million funding gap caused by rising costs and inc...
Record Council Tax Hikes Hit Scotland Amidst Funding Crisis
Scottish local authorities are implementing some of the largest council tax increases in two decades, with Orkney Islands raising taxes by 15% and other regions such as Falkirk and East Dunbartonshire proposing double-digit increases to cover a £100 million funding gap caused by rising costs and inc...
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48% Bias Score
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