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.
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.
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
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.
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 It's time to abandon outdated economic dogma.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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 introduces sweeping pay cuts for civil servants and public employees as part of a new austerity drive to stabilise its slowing economy.
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?
Argentine President Javier Milei faces fierce backlash as his government pushes through controversial bills to slash pension and disability benefits, sparking nationwide protests.
Columnist Brian Reade dissects the UK's economic turmoil, pointing fingers at political failures and calling for urgent action.
Ex-Labour minister calls for wealth tax to address economic inequality, warning against austerity measures that could harm public services.
Education and emergency service unions in Wales join forces to protest government austerity measures, warning of severe impacts on public services.
Europe's reliance on austerity measures is undermining social cohesion. A new approach is needed to rebuild trust and economic stability.
A decade of austerity policies has left a devastating mark on Britain, with soaring teenage pregnancy rates revealing the human cost of budget cuts.