Showing 937 to 948 of 1,314 results
UK Restricts Legal Challenges to Infrastructure Projects to Boost Growth
The UK government will limit legal challenges to major infrastructure projects by restricting appeals of High Court rulings deemed "totally without merit," aiming to accelerate development and boost economic growth, despite concerns from environmental groups about potential environmental damage.
UK Restricts Legal Challenges to Infrastructure Projects to Boost Growth
The UK government will limit legal challenges to major infrastructure projects by restricting appeals of High Court rulings deemed "totally without merit," aiming to accelerate development and boost economic growth, despite concerns from environmental groups about potential environmental damage.
Progress
56% Bias Score
London's Illegal Immigrant Population Estimated at 390,355 to 585,533
A Thames Water study estimates 390,355 to 585,533 illegal immigrants in London, using National Insurance data and academic projections, with most overstaying visas, highlighting resource allocation challenges.
London's Illegal Immigrant Population Estimated at 390,355 to 585,533
A Thames Water study estimates 390,355 to 585,533 illegal immigrants in London, using National Insurance data and academic projections, with most overstaying visas, highlighting resource allocation challenges.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Wild Justice Founder Steps Back, Campaign to Intensify
Mark Avery, co-founder of the UK wildlife campaign group Wild Justice, is stepping down to focus on family, but the group will continue its legal challenges against government inaction on biodiversity, notably its campaign to ban driven grouse shooting, which has garnered nearly 50,000 signatures.
Wild Justice Founder Steps Back, Campaign to Intensify
Mark Avery, co-founder of the UK wildlife campaign group Wild Justice, is stepping down to focus on family, but the group will continue its legal challenges against government inaction on biodiversity, notably its campaign to ban driven grouse shooting, which has garnered nearly 50,000 signatures.
Progress
52% Bias Score
UK PM to Force Criminals to Attend Sentencing
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to give judges powers to force criminals to attend their sentencing hearings following a meeting with the mother of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, who was murdered in 2023; this follows similar pledges that were not enacted by the previous government, and the law change...
UK PM to Force Criminals to Attend Sentencing
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to give judges powers to force criminals to attend their sentencing hearings following a meeting with the mother of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, who was murdered in 2023; this follows similar pledges that were not enacted by the previous government, and the law change...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Former Amazon Executive Appointed to Lead UK Competition Watchdog
The UK government appointed Doug Gurr, a former Amazon executive, as interim chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), sparking criticism due to the CMA's upcoming investigations into tech companies like Google; the appointment comes amid concerns about the influence of large tech firms.
Former Amazon Executive Appointed to Lead UK Competition Watchdog
The UK government appointed Doug Gurr, a former Amazon executive, as interim chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), sparking criticism due to the CMA's upcoming investigations into tech companies like Google; the appointment comes amid concerns about the influence of large tech firms.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Trump's Swift Actions Contrast with Starmer's Deliberative Approach
Within hours of his inauguration, Donald Trump enacted numerous executive orders, including declaring an immigration emergency, revising US energy policy, and reversing political correctness policies, in stark contrast to Sir Keir Starmer's first 200 days in office, marked by reviews and inquiries.
Trump's Swift Actions Contrast with Starmer's Deliberative Approach
Within hours of his inauguration, Donald Trump enacted numerous executive orders, including declaring an immigration emergency, revising US energy policy, and reversing political correctness policies, in stark contrast to Sir Keir Starmer's first 200 days in office, marked by reviews and inquiries.
Progress
72% Bias Score
Record-High Hospital Waiting Lists in Wales
In November 2023, Wales recorded record-high hospital waiting lists: 24,361 patients waited over two years, and the overall list reached 802,268, exceeding the government's March target of 8,000 for two-year waits. The longest waits are for eye treatment, orthopedics, and several other specialisms, ...
Record-High Hospital Waiting Lists in Wales
In November 2023, Wales recorded record-high hospital waiting lists: 24,361 patients waited over two years, and the overall list reached 802,268, exceeding the government's March target of 8,000 for two-year waits. The longest waits are for eye treatment, orthopedics, and several other specialisms, ...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Council Rejected Child's Plea for Crossing, Leading to Grandmother's Death
Eleven-year-old Safa's plea for a pedestrian crossing on the A457 in Smethwick was rejected by Sandwell Council, resulting in her grandmother's death a year later in a car accident on the same road. The road, with a history of four deaths in the last five years, has prompted renewed calls for safety...
Council Rejected Child's Plea for Crossing, Leading to Grandmother's Death
Eleven-year-old Safa's plea for a pedestrian crossing on the A457 in Smethwick was rejected by Sandwell Council, resulting in her grandmother's death a year later in a car accident on the same road. The road, with a history of four deaths in the last five years, has prompted renewed calls for safety...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Labour Blocks UK Climate Bill, Jeopardizing Environmental Targets
A UK climate bill aiming to make environmental targets legally binding is facing defeat due to Labour's opposition, despite initial support from over 80 Labour MPs, jeopardizing the UK's climate commitments and international reputation.
Labour Blocks UK Climate Bill, Jeopardizing Environmental Targets
A UK climate bill aiming to make environmental targets legally binding is facing defeat due to Labour's opposition, despite initial support from over 80 Labour MPs, jeopardizing the UK's climate commitments and international reputation.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Concerns Raised Over Expanding Terrorism Laws After Southport Attack
Following the Southport attack where Axel Rudakubana murdered three young girls, a review of terrorism laws is underway, with concerns raised about potentially misallocating resources and overlooking existing threats by former counter-terrorism chief Neil Basu, while the government announced a publi...
Concerns Raised Over Expanding Terrorism Laws After Southport Attack
Following the Southport attack where Axel Rudakubana murdered three young girls, a review of terrorism laws is underway, with concerns raised about potentially misallocating resources and overlooking existing threats by former counter-terrorism chief Neil Basu, while the government announced a publi...
Progress
48% Bias Score
UK to revoke driving licenses from benefit fraudsters
The UK government proposes to strip convicted benefit cheats of their driving licenses for debts over £1,000 and gain greater access to bank account data to combat fraud, potentially saving £1.6bn over five years, but raising privacy concerns.
UK to revoke driving licenses from benefit fraudsters
The UK government proposes to strip convicted benefit cheats of their driving licenses for debts over £1,000 and gain greater access to bank account data to combat fraud, potentially saving £1.6bn over five years, but raising privacy concerns.
Progress
44% Bias Score
UK Replaces Competition Regulator Chair Amid Growth Concerns
The UK government replaced the Competition and Markets Authority's chair, Marcus Bokkerink, with former Amazon executive Doug Gurr, due to concerns about the CMA's impact on economic growth, following criticism from Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a meeting with the Finance Minister to discuss stimu...
UK Replaces Competition Regulator Chair Amid Growth Concerns
The UK government replaced the Competition and Markets Authority's chair, Marcus Bokkerink, with former Amazon executive Doug Gurr, due to concerns about the CMA's impact on economic growth, following criticism from Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a meeting with the Finance Minister to discuss stimu...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Showing 937 to 948 of 1,314 results