UK Government's £70bn Spending Increase Funded by Business-Focused Tax Rises
The UK government implemented a near-£70bn public spending increase funded by tax rises, mainly affecting businesses through National Insurance, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax freezes; despite criticism, the Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts minimal long-term GDP change.
UK Government's £70bn Spending Increase Funded by Business-Focused Tax Rises
The UK government implemented a near-£70bn public spending increase funded by tax rises, mainly affecting businesses through National Insurance, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax freezes; despite criticism, the Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts minimal long-term GDP change.
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36% Bias Score
UK and Scotland in Talks Over Two-Child Benefit Cap
The UK Prime Minister and Scotland's First Minister met to discuss Scotland's plan to end the two-child benefit cap, affecting 15,000 families and requiring UK government data and cooperation, despite ongoing tensions over funding.
UK and Scotland in Talks Over Two-Child Benefit Cap
The UK Prime Minister and Scotland's First Minister met to discuss Scotland's plan to end the two-child benefit cap, affecting 15,000 families and requiring UK government data and cooperation, despite ongoing tensions over funding.
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40% Bias Score
Starmer's Civil Service Overhaul to Tackle Policy Implementation Challenges
Facing challenges in implementing policies, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is initiating a major restructuring of the British civil service, aiming to address internal obstacles hindering policy changes and anticipating criticism from opposition parties. The overhaul involves a potential reduction i...
Starmer's Civil Service Overhaul to Tackle Policy Implementation Challenges
Facing challenges in implementing policies, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is initiating a major restructuring of the British civil service, aiming to address internal obstacles hindering policy changes and anticipating criticism from opposition parties. The overhaul involves a potential reduction i...
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40% Bias Score
California Earthquake Causes Minor Damage, Tsunami Warning Issued
A moderate earthquake struck California, causing minor infrastructure damage. A tsunami warning was issued but later canceled, highlighting the region's vulnerability to seismic events and the responsiveness of emergency systems.
California Earthquake Causes Minor Damage, Tsunami Warning Issued
A moderate earthquake struck California, causing minor infrastructure damage. A tsunami warning was issued but later canceled, highlighting the region's vulnerability to seismic events and the responsiveness of emergency systems.
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20% Bias Score
Starmer Pledges 13,000 More Police Officers in Crime Crackdown
Keir Starmer pledged 13,000 additional police officers and a named officer for every neighborhood in England and Wales by 2029, funded by £100 million, aiming to combat rising crime and antisocial behavior, with support from major retailers.
Starmer Pledges 13,000 More Police Officers in Crime Crackdown
Keir Starmer pledged 13,000 additional police officers and a named officer for every neighborhood in England and Wales by 2029, funded by £100 million, aiming to combat rising crime and antisocial behavior, with support from major retailers.
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44% Bias Score
UK Parliament Passes Assisted Dying Bill Amid Concerns Over Court Backlogs
The UK Parliament passed the Terminally Ill (End of Life) Bill, allowing assisted dying for mentally competent adults with under six months to live, requiring two doctors' approvals and a High Court judge's sign-off; however, concerns exist regarding potential court backlogs and a suggestion to limi...
UK Parliament Passes Assisted Dying Bill Amid Concerns Over Court Backlogs
The UK Parliament passed the Terminally Ill (End of Life) Bill, allowing assisted dying for mentally competent adults with under six months to live, requiring two doctors' approvals and a High Court judge's sign-off; however, concerns exist regarding potential court backlogs and a suggestion to limi...
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52% Bias Score
Lord Rami Ranger Stripped of CBE Following Bullying Allegations
Conservative peer and donor Lord Rami Ranger has been stripped of his CBE honor after a report found he bullied and harassed a journalist on social media, prompting concerns about his conduct and its impact on the UK honors system.
Lord Rami Ranger Stripped of CBE Following Bullying Allegations
Conservative peer and donor Lord Rami Ranger has been stripped of his CBE honor after a report found he bullied and harassed a journalist on social media, prompting concerns about his conduct and its impact on the UK honors system.
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40% Bias Score
Union Leader Condemns Starmer's Criticism of Civil Service
Keir Starmer's criticism of the UK civil service as complacent has prompted a strong rebuke from the head of the senior civil servants' union, Dave Penman, who accused Starmer of using "Trumpian" language and warned of the damage to morale and the government's reform agenda.
Union Leader Condemns Starmer's Criticism of Civil Service
Keir Starmer's criticism of the UK civil service as complacent has prompted a strong rebuke from the head of the senior civil servants' union, Dave Penman, who accused Starmer of using "Trumpian" language and warned of the damage to morale and the government's reform agenda.
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44% Bias Score
Starmer Unveils Six Key Policy Milestones for UK Economic and Public Service Reform
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced six key policy milestones including 150 major infrastructure projects, aiming to boost economic growth, improve public services, and increase accountability, while facing criticism for lowered targets and excluding immigration.
Starmer Unveils Six Key Policy Milestones for UK Economic and Public Service Reform
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced six key policy milestones including 150 major infrastructure projects, aiming to boost economic growth, improve public services, and increase accountability, while facing criticism for lowered targets and excluding immigration.
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48% Bias Score
Starmer Outlines Six Key Policy Goals with Specific Targets
Sir Keir Starmer's speech on Thursday presented six key policy goals with specific targets for improvement by the end of parliament, addressing living standards, housing, healthcare, policing, early childhood education, and energy security, aiming to improve various aspects of British life.
Starmer Outlines Six Key Policy Goals with Specific Targets
Sir Keir Starmer's speech on Thursday presented six key policy goals with specific targets for improvement by the end of parliament, addressing living standards, housing, healthcare, policing, early childhood education, and energy security, aiming to improve various aspects of British life.
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24% Bias Score
Labour MPs Face Backlash Over Inheritance Tax on Farms
329 Labour MPs voted against a motion to scrap a new inheritance tax on farms worth over £1 million, despite representing constituencies with thousands of farms, sparking anger among rural voters and concerns about the future of family farms.
Labour MPs Face Backlash Over Inheritance Tax on Farms
329 Labour MPs voted against a motion to scrap a new inheritance tax on farms worth over £1 million, despite representing constituencies with thousands of farms, sparking anger among rural voters and concerns about the future of family farms.
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64% Bias Score
Starmer Pledges Named Police Officer for Every Neighbourhood
Sir Keir Starmer promised a named police officer for each neighbourhood in England and Wales, costing £100 million, to improve community relations; however, the Conservatives criticized this as misleading, claiming only a third of the promised 13,000 officers would be fully warranted.
Starmer Pledges Named Police Officer for Every Neighbourhood
Sir Keir Starmer promised a named police officer for each neighbourhood in England and Wales, costing £100 million, to improve community relations; however, the Conservatives criticized this as misleading, claiming only a third of the promised 13,000 officers would be fully warranted.
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44% Bias Score