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Labour U-turns on Pensioner Fuel Payments After Backlash
Labour initially cut winter fuel payments for most pensioners to stabilize the economy, sparking a backlash that led to a £1.25 billion U-turn restoring payments for those earning under £35,000, with the party refusing to apologize for the initial decision.
Labour U-turns on Pensioner Fuel Payments After Backlash
Labour initially cut winter fuel payments for most pensioners to stabilize the economy, sparking a backlash that led to a £1.25 billion U-turn restoring payments for those earning under £35,000, with the party refusing to apologize for the initial decision.
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52% Bias Score
UK Winter Fuel Payment U-Turn Creates Disparity for Scottish Pensioners
The UK government unexpectedly reinstated winter fuel payments for English and Welsh pensioners, leaving the Scottish government, which already provides a devolved benefit, to address a potential £100 shortfall for some Scottish pensioners below the £35,000 income threshold, despite receiving an add...
UK Winter Fuel Payment U-Turn Creates Disparity for Scottish Pensioners
The UK government unexpectedly reinstated winter fuel payments for English and Welsh pensioners, leaving the Scottish government, which already provides a devolved benefit, to address a potential £100 shortfall for some Scottish pensioners below the £35,000 income threshold, despite receiving an add...
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40% Bias Score
Farage Calls for Coalmine Reopening to Fuel Steel Production
Nigel Farage proposed reopening Welsh coalmines to supply blast furnaces, arguing sufficient wages would attract miners and bolster steel production for increased military spending and housing, while acknowledging the need for national government cooperation and a net-zero policy reversal.
Farage Calls for Coalmine Reopening to Fuel Steel Production
Nigel Farage proposed reopening Welsh coalmines to supply blast furnaces, arguing sufficient wages would attract miners and bolster steel production for increased military spending and housing, while acknowledging the need for national government cooperation and a net-zero policy reversal.
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44% Bias Score
UK Spending Review Finalized: NHS, Police to Receive Boosts, Other Cuts Likely
The UK government finalized its spending review, allocating funds until 2029; the NHS will receive up to £30 billion, police budgets will increase, but other areas might face cuts due to increased defense spending and fiscal constraints.
UK Spending Review Finalized: NHS, Police to Receive Boosts, Other Cuts Likely
The UK government finalized its spending review, allocating funds until 2029; the NHS will receive up to £30 billion, police budgets will increase, but other areas might face cuts due to increased defense spending and fiscal constraints.
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52% Bias Score
UK Expands Winter Fuel Payments to Nine Million Pensioners
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced an expansion of winter fuel payments to include pensioners with incomes up to £35,000, affecting about nine million people, costing £1.25bn but saving £450m compared to the previous universal system.
UK Expands Winter Fuel Payments to Nine Million Pensioners
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced an expansion of winter fuel payments to include pensioners with incomes up to £35,000, affecting about nine million people, costing £1.25bn but saving £450m compared to the previous universal system.
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48% Bias Score
UK Explores App Cap to Improve Online Child Safety
UK ministers are considering a two-hour daily app limit for children to combat online harms, following criticism of the Online Safety Act's effectiveness and a father's call for stronger action after his daughter's death from viewing harmful content online.
UK Explores App Cap to Improve Online Child Safety
UK ministers are considering a two-hour daily app limit for children to combat online harms, following criticism of the Online Safety Act's effectiveness and a father's call for stronger action after his daughter's death from viewing harmful content online.
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40% Bias Score
UK Government Reverses Pensioner Allowance Cut Amid Public Outcry
The UK government reversed its cut to the winter fuel allowance for pensioners earning over £35,000 annually, restoring the benefit after public outrage; this follows initial cuts by Chancellor Rachel Reeves to stabilize finances, and comes alongside a £14.2bn investment in Sizewell C nuclear power ...
UK Government Reverses Pensioner Allowance Cut Amid Public Outcry
The UK government reversed its cut to the winter fuel allowance for pensioners earning over £35,000 annually, restoring the benefit after public outrage; this follows initial cuts by Chancellor Rachel Reeves to stabilize finances, and comes alongside a £14.2bn investment in Sizewell C nuclear power ...
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52% Bias Score
Report: Minimal-Cost Water Nationalization Possible in UK
A new report suggests the UK government could nationalize water companies at minimal cost using special administration, challenging the £99bn estimate and citing legal precedents where investors lost money during similar processes.
Report: Minimal-Cost Water Nationalization Possible in UK
A new report suggests the UK government could nationalize water companies at minimal cost using special administration, challenging the £99bn estimate and citing legal precedents where investors lost money during similar processes.
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60% Bias Score
Cooper's Funding Delay Highlights UK Budgetary Challenges
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is the last minister negotiating a funding deal before Wednesday's Spending Review, impacting police recruitment plans and reflecting broader government budgetary constraints.
Cooper's Funding Delay Highlights UK Budgetary Challenges
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is the last minister negotiating a funding deal before Wednesday's Spending Review, impacting police recruitment plans and reflecting broader government budgetary constraints.
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52% Bias Score
UK Reinstates Winter Fuel Payments for 9 Million Retirees
The UK government reversed its decision to end winter home heating subsidies for 9 million retirees in England and Wales after facing public backlash and declining approval ratings, costing 1.25 billion pounds.
UK Reinstates Winter Fuel Payments for 9 Million Retirees
The UK government reversed its decision to end winter home heating subsidies for 9 million retirees in England and Wales after facing public backlash and declining approval ratings, costing 1.25 billion pounds.
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48% Bias Score
Senior Doctors Criticize Planned Resident Doctor Strikes in England
Six senior English medical figures publicly criticized planned resident doctor strikes in England, deeming them harmful to patients and advantageous to NHS opponents, while resident doctors counter that a recent pay increase is insufficient to address years of pay erosion.
Senior Doctors Criticize Planned Resident Doctor Strikes in England
Six senior English medical figures publicly criticized planned resident doctor strikes in England, deeming them harmful to patients and advantageous to NHS opponents, while resident doctors counter that a recent pay increase is insufficient to address years of pay erosion.
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44% Bias Score
Reform UK's Rise Challenges Labour's UK Dominance
In the UK, Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, is surging in popularity, outpolling Labour in recent surveys (29% vs 22%) after a strong showing in local elections (41% of seats won). Prime Minister Keir Starmer's austerity measures and shift towards a hardline stance on immigration appear to be contrib...
Reform UK's Rise Challenges Labour's UK Dominance
In the UK, Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, is surging in popularity, outpolling Labour in recent surveys (29% vs 22%) after a strong showing in local elections (41% of seats won). Prime Minister Keir Starmer's austerity measures and shift towards a hardline stance on immigration appear to be contrib...
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44% Bias Score
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