James Sillars

James is a business news reporter, covering a range of national and international business, economics and personal finance stories. He has reported for Sky since 1992, covering stories from his North Yorkshire roots to war zones, election campaign trails and sporting arenas. Before joining the mobile team in 2010, he was a senior member at Sky News Radio.

Biography:  https://news.sky.com/author/james-sillars-724

42%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

50%

Examples:

  • The author does not provide any positive or balanced stories about other industries or sectors.
  • The author shows a bias towards shipping companies and their struggles during the pandemic.

Conflicts of Interest

30%

Examples:

  • However, there is a potential conflict of interest as the shipping industry may be related to his previous work at Sky News Radio.
  • The author does not disclose any conflicts of interest in the articles provided.

Contradictions

20%

Examples:

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The author does not provide any context or comparison for the scale of job losses in the shipping industry.
  • The author uses vague and misleading language such as 'extends job cuts' instead of stating the actual number of jobs lost.

Recent Articles

Trump Media's IPO Valuation Reaches Nearly $8 Billion on Nasdaq Trading Debut

Trump Media's IPO Valuation Reaches Nearly $8 Billion on Nasdaq Trading Debut

Broke On: Tuesday, 26 March 2024 Trump Media, a social media company owned by former President Donald Trump and his son Eric Trump, began trading on the Nasdaq stock market under the ticker symbol DJT. The initial public offering (IPO) was delayed for years due to regulatory hurdles and legal challenges but finally closed its merger with Digital World Acquisition Corporation (DWAC). On its first day of trading, Trump Media's stock jumped by more than 50% in value within minutes, with Mr. Trump owning about 60 percent of the company and his stake worth about $4 billion on paper.
The Body Shop Enters Administration, Up to 200 Jobs at Risk as Private Equity Firm Acquires UK Arm of Business

The Body Shop Enters Administration, Up to 200 Jobs at Risk as Private Equity Firm Acquires UK Arm of Business

Broke On: Tuesday, 13 February 2024 The Body Shop, founded in 1976 by Dame Anita Roddick and her husband Gordon, has entered administration. The UK arm of the business was acquired by private equity firm Aurelius Investment just weeks ago. This move puts up to 200 jobs at risk as well as potentially closing stores across the country.

Maersk to Cut 10,000 Jobs Amid Worsening Market Conditions

Broke On: Friday, 03 November 2023 A.P. Moller-Maersk plans to cut 10,000 jobs due to worsening market conditions and a significant drop in revenues. The shipping sector is facing overcapacity due to a slowdown in global trade, leading to a decrease in prices. Maersk's shares plunged 9%, having lost 23% of their value over the past 12 months.