Argentina's Austerity Crisis: Milei's Painful Economic Cure
As President Javier Milei's radical economic shock therapy bites deeper, ordinary Argentinians face unprecedented hardship with soaring poverty and vanishing social safety nets.
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Reeves admits Labour "got it wrong" on welfare cuts
Labour's new Chancellor makes stunning admission about past welfare stance as she confronts Britain's economic reality. Exclusive analysis of her first major interview.
Reeves: Labour will end austerity in first budget
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to break with austerity economics, vowing no return to 'Tory cuts' while ruling out wealth tax increases in Labour's first budget.
Milei Wins Election, Vows More Radical Reforms
Libertarian firebrand Javier Milei secures decisive election victory, vowing to intensify his controversial economic reforms and 'chainsaw plan' to reshape Argentina's future.
The Bold Economic Vision a Labour Chancellor Must Deliver
As Britain faces its most significant budget in a generation, we explore the transformative economic strategy needed to break from Conservative austerity and build a fairer Britain.
Peru declares emergency as youth protests turn violent
Peruvian government imposes 30-day state of emergency after massive youth-led protests turn violent in Lima. Gen Z demonstrators demand economic justice as police deploy tear gas and make arrests.
UN: Welfare cuts fuelling far-right rise in UK
A damning UN report reveals how welfare cuts have become a breeding ground for populism and far-right extremism across Britain, with experts warning of democratic backsliding.
Reeves: Labour will grow economy, not cut welfare
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to boost Britain's economy through growth rather than welfare cuts, while securing union support for Labour's fiscal plans.
Charities warn Reeves: Don't cut public services
More than 120 charities and community organisations plead with Chancellor Rachel Reeves to protect essential services from spending cuts in upcoming budget decisions.
Rachel Reeves: Brexit Has Failed Britain's Economy
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers blistering critique of Conservative economic policies, blaming Brexit and austerity for Britain's economic woes while outlining Labour's alternative vision.
The False Economy of Public Service Cuts
New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.
CEOs ditch private jets in cost-cutting revolution
Britain's corporate leaders are dramatically scaling back lavish perks including private jets and luxury hotels as economic pressures force unprecedented austerity measures at the highest levels of business.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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