Government slashes museum funding in major shake-up
Major English museums face devastating budget cuts as Arts Council England redirects funding away from traditional institutions toward 'levelling up' agenda, sparking outrage in cultural sector.
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Argentina's Economic Crisis Deepens Under Milei
President Javier Milei confronts escalating economic turmoil as inflation soars and social unrest grows, testing his controversial austerity measures in Argentina.
Reform UK's failed cuts force 5-year Kent tax hike
Exclusive investigation reveals how Reform UK's controversial 'DOGE-style' austerity measures backfired, leaving Kent residents facing years of increased council tax bills amid financial turmoil.
Tories Unveil Radical Welfare Cuts Plan
The Conservative government announces sweeping welfare reforms that could significantly reduce benefits payments for millions, sparking immediate backlash from charities and opposition parties.
Morocco protests over subsidy cuts turn violent
Morocco faces social unrest as thousands protest against government austerity measures, with demonstrations turning violent in several cities amid rising living costs.
Trump's SNAP cuts spark UK food bank crisis
As Trump administration slashes food stamp funding, British food banks report alarming surge in demand from vulnerable families facing hunger crisis.
Macron's popularity slumps to record low amid mass protests
French President Emmanuel Macron faces a historic crisis as his approval ratings crash to an unprecedented low following massive nationwide protests against his government's austerity measures.
NHS Job Cuts Crisis: ICBs Axe Hundreds of Posts
Exclusive: NHS England's new Integrated Care Boards are cutting hundreds of jobs despite promises of improved healthcare, triggering union outrage and patient safety concerns as financial pressures mount.
US Schools Face Financial Cliff as Federal Covid Aid Ends
American schools are bracing for severe cuts as a $190bn federal pandemic aid package expires, threatening teacher layoffs, programme cancellations, and larger class sizes across the nation.
France paralysed by mass strikes over austerity budget
Hundreds of thousands of workers bring France to a standstill in a massive day of strikes and demonstrations, demanding Prime Minister Gabriel Attal scraps deep public spending cuts.
ITV closes Good Morning Britain canteen in budget cuts
Exclusive: ITV has sparked internal fury after closing the flagship Good Morning Britain staff canteen in drastic budget cuts. Presenters and crew are now forced to bring packed lunches as the broadcaster slashes costs.
Unite leader slams Labour over Birmingham job losses
Unite leader Sharon Graham accuses the Labour Party of abandoning workers in Birmingham as the city faces devastating job losses and financial crisis, vowing to put her union's members before party politics.
Australia's Budget Soars: Record $44bn Surplus Sparks Tax Debate
Australia's budget surplus hits a staggering $44bn, nearly double previous forecasts, igniting fierce political debate over tax cuts and cost-of-living relief ahead of the next election.
Argentina's Milei Faces Ultimate Election Test Over Radical Reforms
President Javier Milei's controversial austerity programme and radical economic reforms face a decisive verdict as Argentina heads to the polls. This analysis examines the high-stakes battle shaping the nation's future.
Canberra Health staff told to bring their own toilet paper
The ACT Health Directorate in Canberra has sparked outrage after instructing employees to supply their own toilet paper, hand soap, and tea towels in a bizarre austerity drive. The move has been branded 'penny-pinching madness' by furious staff and union
Scotland's benefits bill crisis may force tax hikes and cuts
Scottish ministers confront stark warnings as the nation's soaring benefits expenditure threatens to trigger significant tax increases and austerity measures, testing the limits of devolved powers.
Why Britain must stop fearing imaginary bond vigilantes
The Guardian argues that the UK is paralysed by a mythical fear of 'bond vigilantes', preventing vital investment in public services and infrastructure. It's time to abandon outdated economic dogma.
Reeves Accused of Short-Termism Over Bond Market Reaction
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a political storm as she appears to abandon key fiscal rules in response to volatile bond markets, sparking accusations of short-termism and a betrayal of Labour's core principles.
Macron's ally threatens to collapse government over budget cuts
François Bayrou, a key centrist ally of President Macron, has issued a stark ultimatum to the French government, threatening to vote against the 2025 budget and potentially trigger a political crisis over controversial spending cuts. The move exposes deep
Green's Polanski Slams Farage's 'Politics of Division'
Exclusive: Green Party Deputy Leader Zack Polanski launches a blistering critique of Nigel Farage's Reform UK, accusing it of peddling division while warning Labour against reverting to 'austerity-lite' policies.
France's Debt Crisis Threatens Government Collapse
Exclusive analysis reveals how France's spiralling debt crisis threatens to topple the government and force brutal austerity measures, echoing the worst days of the Eurozone crisis.
Prabowo axes MP perks, sparking fury and protests
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto scraps lucrative perks for MPs, including tax-free car imports and subsidised housing, triggering mass protests and accusations of authoritarian overreach.
Woman loses 5lbs on 1940s wartime ration diet
A modern woman's fascinating experiment with a strict 1940s wartime ration diet leads to surprising weight loss, improved health, and a life-changing perspective on food consumption and waste.
Trump’s Firefighter Cuts: Public Safety at Risk?
The Trump administration's latest budget cuts target firefighter funding, raising concerns over public safety and emergency response capabilities. Experts warn of dire consequences.
Argentina women face rising violence under Milei policies
Women's rights groups in Argentina report a surge in gender-based violence following austerity measures and funding cuts under President Javier Milei's administration.
China cuts public sector pay in austerity drive
China introduces sweeping pay cuts for civil servants and public employees as part of a new austerity drive to stabilise its slowing economy.
Labour’s austerity gamble could decide next election
As Labour grapples with tough fiscal decisions, experts warn that austerity measures could alienate voters ahead of the next general election. Is history repeating itself?
Argentina protests Milei's pension and disability cuts
Argentine President Javier Milei faces fierce backlash as his government pushes through controversial bills to slash pension and disability benefits, sparking nationwide protests.
Brian Reade: How Britain's leaders failed the economy
Columnist Brian Reade dissects the UK's economic turmoil, pointing fingers at political failures and calling for urgent action.
Ex-Labour minister pushes for wealth tax, warns against cuts
Ex-Labour minister calls for wealth tax to address economic inequality, warning against austerity measures that could harm public services.
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