LEAST BIASED
These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.
- Overall, we rate Insider.co.uk as least biased based on minimal editorializing of content. We also rate them Mostly Factual rather than High for factual reporting due to the lack of transparency of the ownership.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-1.0)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (2.1)
Country: United Kingdom
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Insider.co.uk is the online platform of Scottish Business Insider, Scotland’s oldest business magazine, first published in 1984. The website was launched in 2017 to provide daily business news. The website mainly focuses on topics related to the economy, news, and politics, particularly the Scottish business community. Additionally, the site covers industry-specific news, including developments in technology, manufacturing, and green energy (under the section Sustainable Scotland) and insights into various Scottish industries and regional economic trends.
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Funded by / Ownership
Insider.co.uk may be owned by Reach plc, which closed the Scottish Business Insider magazine due to rising costs. It is unclear as Insider.co.uk mentions its contact as Reach plc, but the Reach plc website does not list them as one of its brands. The website now operates under Insider Publications Limited, a dormant company registered in Glasgow. However, the current operational management and ownership of Insider.co.uk are unclear. This lack of transparency regarding its current ownership structure presents a potential issue for understanding the website’s operational and editorial direction. Insider.co.uk is funded through advertising, partnerships, sponsorships, and affiliate commissions.
Analysis / Bias
For our analysis of the content and editorial bias of Insider.co.uk, we will examine two specific articles to assess their approach to news reporting and any potential biases in their coverage. First, we analyzed the article titled “Yousaf says the UK is ‘poor man of northwest Europe,'” which reports on a speech by First Minister Humza Yousaf, focusing on his views about the UK’s economic status and the future of an independent Scotland. The article presents Yousaf’s criticisms of the UK’s economic position and vision for an independent Scotland without editorializing. The language used is neutral, and the article does not favor one perspective. It quotes Yousaf directly, allowing readers to interpret his statements independently. Further, it avoids emotionally loaded language, maintaining a factual tone throughout.
Similarly, the article “Sarwar lays out plan to turn Scotland into a ‘manufacturing powerhouse'” details Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar’s plans to transform Scotland’s manufacturing sector, as reported during his visit to the Harland and Wolff fabrication yard. The report focuses on Sarwar’s critique of current policies and his proposed strategies without apparent bias. It provides a platform for Sarwar’s views without interjecting with counterarguments or supportive editorial comments, maintaining a balanced presentation. Like the first article, this report is also free from emotionally loaded language, sticking to a straightforward reporting style.
Generally, Insider.co.uk prioritizes factual reporting with minimal editorial bias. The articles analyzed provide direct quotes and perspectives from political figures, focusing on their views and plans without leaning toward a particular political stance.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Insider.co.uk as least biased based on minimal editorializing of content. We also rate them Mostly Factual rather than High for factual reporting due to the lack of transparency of the ownership. (M. Huitsing 01/10/2024)
Source: https://www.insider.co.uk/
Last Updated on November 14, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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