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UK Families Exploit Tax Loophole to Avoid Inheritance Tax Changes
The use of a tax loophole to avoid inheritance tax has nearly tripled in the UK, increasing from £52 million to £144 million, as families seek to mitigate the impact of upcoming changes that will tax pension pots upon death starting in 2027.
UK Families Exploit Tax Loophole to Avoid Inheritance Tax Changes
The use of a tax loophole to avoid inheritance tax has nearly tripled in the UK, increasing from £52 million to £144 million, as families seek to mitigate the impact of upcoming changes that will tax pension pots upon death starting in 2027.
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60% Bias Score
UK Unions Warn of Net-Zero Political Backlash Amidst Slow Green Job Creation
Two major UK unions warn that the Labour government needs to create more green jobs to avoid voters turning to parties that oppose net-zero, citing YouGov polling data showing only 30% of voters believe the energy transition will create local jobs and Reform UK's pledge to scrap green energy contrac...
UK Unions Warn of Net-Zero Political Backlash Amidst Slow Green Job Creation
Two major UK unions warn that the Labour government needs to create more green jobs to avoid voters turning to parties that oppose net-zero, citing YouGov polling data showing only 30% of voters believe the energy transition will create local jobs and Reform UK's pledge to scrap green energy contrac...
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40% Bias Score
Unite Report: £30m Overcharge in Birmingham Hotel Project, McCluskey Under Scrutiny
A Unite internal report reveals that former general secretary Len McCluskey accepted gifts from the Flanagan Group, which overcharged the union by at least £30 million for a Birmingham hotel project, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and financial mismanagement.
Unite Report: £30m Overcharge in Birmingham Hotel Project, McCluskey Under Scrutiny
A Unite internal report reveals that former general secretary Len McCluskey accepted gifts from the Flanagan Group, which overcharged the union by at least £30 million for a Birmingham hotel project, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and financial mismanagement.
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44% Bias Score
UK Plans Social Media Limits for Children to Curb Excessive Screen Time
The UK government is planning social media time limits for children, potentially capping usage at two hours per platform, following a survey showing 40% of Darlington children aged 14-15 spend at least six hours daily online, with many encountering inappropriate content and stranger contact.
UK Plans Social Media Limits for Children to Curb Excessive Screen Time
The UK government is planning social media time limits for children, potentially capping usage at two hours per platform, following a survey showing 40% of Darlington children aged 14-15 spend at least six hours daily online, with many encountering inappropriate content and stranger contact.
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52% Bias Score
UK Voting Reform Debate: Lowering Voting Age and First-Past-the-Post System Under Scrutiny
The UK government's plan to lower the voting age to 16 and 17 is unlikely to benefit the Labour Party, who may use this as a means to reform the first-past-the-post voting system which produced disproportionate results in the 2024 election, awarding Labour 64% of seats with just 34% of the vote.
UK Voting Reform Debate: Lowering Voting Age and First-Past-the-Post System Under Scrutiny
The UK government's plan to lower the voting age to 16 and 17 is unlikely to benefit the Labour Party, who may use this as a means to reform the first-past-the-post voting system which produced disproportionate results in the 2024 election, awarding Labour 64% of seats with just 34% of the vote.
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56% Bias Score
Aarhus Convention Faces Reform or Withdrawal Amidst Cost and Delay Concerns
Facing pressure to reform or leave it, the Aarhus Convention is blamed for increasing costs and delaying building projects in Britain, with a recent case highlighting over £100 million in costs to developers due to legal challenges under the convention.
Aarhus Convention Faces Reform or Withdrawal Amidst Cost and Delay Concerns
Facing pressure to reform or leave it, the Aarhus Convention is blamed for increasing costs and delaying building projects in Britain, with a recent case highlighting over £100 million in costs to developers due to legal challenges under the convention.
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60% Bias Score
UK Diplomats Pressure Starmer to Recognize Palestinian State Amid Gaza Crisis
Over 50 former UK ambassadors and diplomats, joined by the Archbishop of York, are urging UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to recognize a Palestinian state due to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, claiming inaction risks catastrophic implications for the UK's international reputation.
UK Diplomats Pressure Starmer to Recognize Palestinian State Amid Gaza Crisis
Over 50 former UK ambassadors and diplomats, joined by the Archbishop of York, are urging UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to recognize a Palestinian state due to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, claiming inaction risks catastrophic implications for the UK's international reputation.
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40% Bias Score
Reform UK's Policing Policy Sparks Gender Equality Controversy
Reform UK's proposed law and order policies sparked controversy after its justice spokesperson stated that women police officers should not patrol together and should be paired with male officers. This statement drew criticism from police chiefs who highlighted the significant contributions of femal...
Reform UK's Policing Policy Sparks Gender Equality Controversy
Reform UK's proposed law and order policies sparked controversy after its justice spokesperson stated that women police officers should not patrol together and should be paired with male officers. This statement drew criticism from police chiefs who highlighted the significant contributions of femal...
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48% Bias Score
UK Government Deregulates Chemicals, Prioritizing Business Interests Over Public Safety
The UK government's eight-week consultation proposes to deregulate chemicals by accepting approvals from unspecified "trusted" foreign jurisdictions, potentially lowering safety standards and transferring costs to society, despite the Labour party's previous public protection commitments.
UK Government Deregulates Chemicals, Prioritizing Business Interests Over Public Safety
The UK government's eight-week consultation proposes to deregulate chemicals by accepting approvals from unspecified "trusted" foreign jurisdictions, potentially lowering safety standards and transferring costs to society, despite the Labour party's previous public protection commitments.
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72% Bias Score
Prominent Figures Urge UK PM to Prioritize Oracy in Schools
Sixty prominent figures, including Michael Rosen and Alastair Campbell, urged UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to prioritize oracy in schools, fulfilling a 2023 Labour election commitment and addressing its omission from a recent interim curriculum review.
Prominent Figures Urge UK PM to Prioritize Oracy in Schools
Sixty prominent figures, including Michael Rosen and Alastair Campbell, urged UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to prioritize oracy in schools, fulfilling a 2023 Labour election commitment and addressing its omission from a recent interim curriculum review.
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12% Bias Score
UK Cabinet Divided on Timing of Palestine Recognition Amid Gaza Crisis
Amidst growing international outrage over Israel's actions in Gaza, multiple UK cabinet ministers urge Prime Minister Sunak to immediately recognize Palestine, while he maintains the UK will only do so strategically within a broader peace process alongside other Western nations.
UK Cabinet Divided on Timing of Palestine Recognition Amid Gaza Crisis
Amidst growing international outrage over Israel's actions in Gaza, multiple UK cabinet ministers urge Prime Minister Sunak to immediately recognize Palestine, while he maintains the UK will only do so strategically within a broader peace process alongside other Western nations.
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44% Bias Score
UK Government Urged to Protect Special Needs Entitlements Amidst Funding Crisis
The Disabled Children's Partnership urges the UK government against cutting special needs entitlements, citing rising costs, long wait times for support, and over \£100 million spent on failed legal challenges in 2022-23, while the government highlights its \£740 million investment to create more sp...
UK Government Urged to Protect Special Needs Entitlements Amidst Funding Crisis
The Disabled Children's Partnership urges the UK government against cutting special needs entitlements, citing rising costs, long wait times for support, and over \£100 million spent on failed legal challenges in 2022-23, while the government highlights its \£740 million investment to create more sp...
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44% Bias Score
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