Australia's Mid-Year Budget Shows $12.6bn Deficit
Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveils a mid-year budget update with a $12.6bn deficit. Discover the spending cuts, economic forecasts, and political implications for Australia's future.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveils a mid-year budget update with a $12.6bn deficit. Discover the spending cuts, economic forecasts, and political implications for Australia's future.
A new report warns Australia faces budget deficits 'as far as the eye can see' without bold tax reforms, including an inheritance tax. Read the key proposals.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi for a state visit aimed at bolstering defence and economic cooperation with India, amid Western pressure over Ukraine. Read the full analysis.
French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day state visit to China, aiming to rebalance trade ties and seek Beijing's influence on Russia regarding the Ukraine war. Follow the latest diplomatic developments.
Chicago lawmakers propose a $1.25 delivery fee and doubled rubbish charges to tackle a $1.15bn deficit, clashing with the mayor over migrant spending. Discover the budget battle details.
Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, has resigned. The move follows intense scrutiny of the watchdog's economic forecasts and exposes the government's delicate balancing act between political promises and market demands.
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney claims Chancellor Rachel Reeves misled the public on the fiscal situation ahead of the Budget. Labour ministers deny the allegations.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves claimed a £20-30bn deficit to justify a £26bn tax raid. OBR data shows a £4.2bn surplus. Questions mount over her integrity and economic trust.
Keir Starmer supports Rachel Reeves' Budget decisions despite OBR scrutiny over deficit claims. Chancellor faces allegations of misleading voters about fiscal black hole.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends budget amid controversy over deficit statements. OBR revelations spark opposition calls for investigation. Follow latest developments.
Keir Starmer supports the Budget while Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over pre-Budget deficit claims. Opposition calls for FCA investigation into fiscal forecasts.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces Budget leak crisis revealing tax increases for one in four workers by 2030, sparking financial market turmoil and political fallout.
UK public finances show higher-than-expected borrowing of £17.4bn in October, creating a major challenge for Chancellor Rachel Reeves' upcoming budget statement. Read the full analysis.
Russia's wartime economy slows, forcing the Kremlin to raise VAT and other consumer taxes. Discover the impact on ordinary Russians and the budget deficit.
The Australian government welcomes the removal of US tariffs on beef and agricultural exports, a decision reversing Trump's earlier policy amid inflation concerns.
Leading obesity expert Dr Spencer Nadolsky reveals why he bans no foods for patients. Discover his calorie-deficit strategy and the Mediterranean diet's role in sustainable weight management.
Thousands protest in Bucharest demanding higher wages and tax cuts as the government enforces austerity to tackle the EU's high budget deficit. Read the full story.
Discover Australia's best-kept culinary secrets with the revolutionary Detour guide, featuring hidden bars, authentic local eateries, and unforgettable food experiences across Sydney, Melbourne and beyond.
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Mark Carney's government unveils massive spending package, adding tens of billions to deficit in pre-emptive strike against potential Trump tariffs. Analysis of Canada's economic defence strategy.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch launches scathing attack against Labour's economic plans, claiming they've forgotten their role in recent financial turmoil as political battle over budget intensifies.
Reform UK's manifesto pledges would create massive budget shortfall requiring severe spending cuts or tax rises elsewhere, according to IFS analysis of Nigel Farage's economic plans.
Groundbreaking research reveals Britain sits at the bottom of a global ranking measuring people's connection to nature, with serious implications for wellbeing and environmental action.
A startling generational wealth gap is tearing at Australia's social fabric as young Australians struggle under housing costs and stagnant wages while baby boomers enjoy unprecedented prosperity.
Groundbreaking global study exposes which populations feel most disconnected from nature, with UK residents showing alarmingly low levels of environmental engagement.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces radical plan to give Office for Budget Responsibility unprecedented veto power over government budgets, marking significant break from Conservative economic approach.
The prestigious Southampton International Boat Show faces unprecedented challenges as government budget delays create a 'brutal' atmosphere, leaving marine businesses feeling 'very attacked' and threatening the future of this cornerstone UK marine event.
Shocking new research shows Britain has one of the lowest levels of nature connection globally, while Nepal tops the chart. Discover why urban living and modern lifestyles are creating a nature deficit.
An American man's quest for an Australian adventure inspired by Steve Irwin turned into a harrowing tale of homelessness, spider attacks, and double imprisonment. Discover how his dream life Down Under became a cautionary story.
Exclusive investigation reveals how corporate lobbyists gained unprecedented access to shape Labour's first budget, raising serious questions about who really benefits from Britain's economic decisions.