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UK's COVID-19 Response: Worse Outcomes Despite Higher Spending
Five years after the first COVID-19 lockdown, the UK's response is deemed worse than most developed nations; despite higher spending on economic aid, life expectancy fell, economic inactivity rose, homelessness doubled, and youth mental health worsened, disproportionately impacting the poor.
UK's COVID-19 Response: Worse Outcomes Despite Higher Spending
Five years after the first COVID-19 lockdown, the UK's response is deemed worse than most developed nations; despite higher spending on economic aid, life expectancy fell, economic inactivity rose, homelessness doubled, and youth mental health worsened, disproportionately impacting the poor.
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48% Bias Score
UK Asylum Hotel Sparks Safety Concerns After Reports of Suspicious Activity Near School
In Earley, UK, parents reported suspicious men near a school and asylum seeker hotel, prompting police arrests for public order offenses (unrelated to child-related incidents) and increased community anxiety, leading to safety precautions and a local MP addressing resident concerns.
UK Asylum Hotel Sparks Safety Concerns After Reports of Suspicious Activity Near School
In Earley, UK, parents reported suspicious men near a school and asylum seeker hotel, prompting police arrests for public order offenses (unrelated to child-related incidents) and increased community anxiety, leading to safety precautions and a local MP addressing resident concerns.
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60% Bias Score
Russian Spy Ring Convictions in UK Expose Espionage Network
A Russian-directed spy ring, led by fugitive Jan Marsalek and UK-based Orlin Roussev, was uncovered in the UK after a three-month trial at the Old Bailey, with multiple members convicted of espionage; the ring used surveillance and forged documents to target Kremlin critics and others.
Russian Spy Ring Convictions in UK Expose Espionage Network
A Russian-directed spy ring, led by fugitive Jan Marsalek and UK-based Orlin Roussev, was uncovered in the UK after a three-month trial at the Old Bailey, with multiple members convicted of espionage; the ring used surveillance and forged documents to target Kremlin critics and others.
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56% Bias Score
Bulgarian Nationals Convicted in UK for Espionage
Three Bulgarian nationals were found guilty of espionage in a London court for their involvement in a Russia-directed spy ring that surveilled a journalist and attempted to obtain the phone numbers of Ukrainian troops training in Germany; the operation was run by a fugitive Austrian businessman base...
Bulgarian Nationals Convicted in UK for Espionage
Three Bulgarian nationals were found guilty of espionage in a London court for their involvement in a Russia-directed spy ring that surveilled a journalist and attempted to obtain the phone numbers of Ukrainian troops training in Germany; the operation was run by a fugitive Austrian businessman base...
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48% Bias Score
UK Gang Diverted Millions in Electricity to Fuel £21 Million Drug Operation
A UK-based criminal network, Elev8 Civils and Utilities, illegally diverted electricity to over 100 cannabis farms, generating approximately £21 million in drug profits, using stolen equipment and a deceptive façade of legitimacy across 32 police force areas between 2020 and 2024.
UK Gang Diverted Millions in Electricity to Fuel £21 Million Drug Operation
A UK-based criminal network, Elev8 Civils and Utilities, illegally diverted electricity to over 100 cannabis farms, generating approximately £21 million in drug profits, using stolen equipment and a deceptive façade of legitimacy across 32 police force areas between 2020 and 2024.
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44% Bias Score
International Recruitment Bolsters NHS Staff Amid Shortages
A New Zealand medical student, Ella Smith, moved 11,000 miles to join the NHS in the UK, highlighting the healthcare system's reliance on international recruitment to address staff shortages; one in six NHS staff in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are from overseas.
International Recruitment Bolsters NHS Staff Amid Shortages
A New Zealand medical student, Ella Smith, moved 11,000 miles to join the NHS in the UK, highlighting the healthcare system's reliance on international recruitment to address staff shortages; one in six NHS staff in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are from overseas.
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44% Bias Score
Family Fundraising for Terminally Ill Child
Ten-year-old Harry Lewis, born prematurely with numerous health complications including short bowel syndrome and stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease, is receiving palliative care; his family is fundraising to fulfill his bucket list of adventures.
Family Fundraising for Terminally Ill Child
Ten-year-old Harry Lewis, born prematurely with numerous health complications including short bowel syndrome and stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease, is receiving palliative care; his family is fundraising to fulfill his bucket list of adventures.
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24% Bias Score
Chinese PhD Student Convicted of Drugging and Raping Multiple Women
A Chinese PhD student studying in London, Zhaoxuan Zhou, was convicted of drugging and raping 10 women, with police suspecting up to 50 more victims based on videos he filmed; his crimes spanned from 2019-2024, including seven rapes in China during the Covid-19 pandemic and four in London.
Chinese PhD Student Convicted of Drugging and Raping Multiple Women
A Chinese PhD student studying in London, Zhaoxuan Zhou, was convicted of drugging and raping 10 women, with police suspecting up to 50 more victims based on videos he filmed; his crimes spanned from 2019-2024, including seven rapes in China during the Covid-19 pandemic and four in London.
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40% Bias Score
Conditional PIP Benefits Proposed for Young Adults
A new report suggests making Personal Independence Payments (PIP) conditional for 18-30 year olds to combat rising joblessness and welfare costs, a move backed by Lord Blunkett and currently being explored by the government; awards for psychiatric conditions increased from 2,600 per month in 2019 to...
Conditional PIP Benefits Proposed for Young Adults
A new report suggests making Personal Independence Payments (PIP) conditional for 18-30 year olds to combat rising joblessness and welfare costs, a move backed by Lord Blunkett and currently being explored by the government; awards for psychiatric conditions increased from 2,600 per month in 2019 to...
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60% Bias Score
Conservative Peer's Actions Lead to £50 Million PPE Contract Controversy
Lord Chadlington, a Conservative peer, used his connections to help Sumner Group Holdings (SGH) secure two PPE contracts worth £50 million from the UK government, despite SGH subsequently going into liquidation, raising concerns about favoritism in government procurement processes during the COVID-1...
Conservative Peer's Actions Lead to £50 Million PPE Contract Controversy
Lord Chadlington, a Conservative peer, used his connections to help Sumner Group Holdings (SGH) secure two PPE contracts worth £50 million from the UK government, despite SGH subsequently going into liquidation, raising concerns about favoritism in government procurement processes during the COVID-1...
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48% Bias Score
Memoir Detailing UK Care System Wins Gordon Burn Prize
Jenni Fagan's memoir "Ootlin," detailing her experiences in the UK's care system, won the £10,000 Gordon Burn Prize on Thursday in Newcastle, aiming to influence policymakers and improve the lives of children in care.
Memoir Detailing UK Care System Wins Gordon Burn Prize
Jenni Fagan's memoir "Ootlin," detailing her experiences in the UK's care system, won the £10,000 Gordon Burn Prize on Thursday in Newcastle, aiming to influence policymakers and improve the lives of children in care.
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20% Bias Score
Man Released in Girl's Fatal Sports Pitch Accident Investigation
A 10-year-old girl, Poppy Atkinson, died after being struck by a car during a football training session at Kendal Rugby Club in Cumbria on Wednesday; a 40-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been released under investigation.
Man Released in Girl's Fatal Sports Pitch Accident Investigation
A 10-year-old girl, Poppy Atkinson, died after being struck by a car during a football training session at Kendal Rugby Club in Cumbria on Wednesday; a 40-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been released under investigation.
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20% Bias Score
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