LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate iNews Left-Center biased based on editorial bias and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: United Kingdom
Press Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
iNews is a British newspaper printed in a compact format and launched on 26 October 2010. iNews is headquartered in London, UK. According to their about page, “inews.co.uk is your essential daily briefing, covering everything you need to know about the things that matter – without jargon or bluster.”
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Funded by / Ownership
DMG Media owns iNews, which publishes the Daily Mail and The Metro. Advertising, sponsored content, and subscriptions generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, iNews reports news with minimal bias using credible media sources such as Reuters and the NYT. However, they do use the left-leaning loaded language both in their headlines and articles when discussing social issues and inequality, such as “Race audit reveals ‘bleak picture’ of inequality in British society.” iNews also has a left-center position editorially with their lack of support for Brexit. Generally, news reporting is factual and presented with a moderate left-leaning bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate iNews Left-Center biased based on editorial bias and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information. (M. Huitsing 10/10/2017) Updated (01/09/2023)
Source: https://inews.co.uk/
Last Updated on January 9, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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