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UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the Spring Statement on Tuesday, presenting updated economic forecasts for growth, inflation, unemployment, and government finances, though these will not account for recent oil price impacts from Iran strikes.
Fundraising
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Hundreds protest in Dublin calling for emergency disability payment

Disability organizations rallied in Dublin demanding immediate emergency payment for disabled people after last year's budget reduced support by up to €1,400 annually.
Public health
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Health care spending is surging just as Trump's tax cuts crippled its funding | Fortune

Federal health care spending has become the largest federal expenditure category, projected to reach $26 trillion through 2036, with Medicare costs doubling and threatening fiscal stability.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Government 'still working out details' of where 19m for extra SNAs will come from, PAC told

The Department of Public Expenditure has not finalized funding sources for €19m allocated to additional Special Needs Assistants despite announcing the allocation.
fromTheregister
3 months ago

UK minister ducks cost of nationwide digital ID rollout

In September, the government announced plans to issue all legal residents a digital identity by August 2029, which in the first instance is set to be used to prove eligibility to work. Prime minister Keir Starmer said digital IDs were "an enormous opportunity for the UK." As well as making it tougher to work illegally, they would also "offer ordinary citizens countless benefits, like being able to prove your identity to access key services swiftly," he said.
UK politics
France news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

France: PM Lecornu backs suspending Macron's pension reform DW 10/14/2025

Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu will propose suspending the 2023 pension reform and delaying any retirement age increase until after the 2027 presidential election.
#league-of-ireland
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

'A new era for football in the country' - Government commit 3m to LOI academies to kick off multi-annual commitment

fromIndependent
5 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'We are the shining light of Irish football' - Stephen Bradley hopes historic European night can send positive message to Government

fromIndependent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

'A new era for football in the country' - Government commit 3m to LOI academies to kick off multi-annual commitment

fromIndependent
5 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'We are the shining light of Irish football' - Stephen Bradley hopes historic European night can send positive message to Government

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France news
fromThe Local France
5 months ago

France's new PM faces mounting budget pressure as debt hits 3.4 trillion

France's public debt reached a record €3.4 trillion (115.6% of GDP), increasing pressure on new Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu amid protests and political turmoil.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Reeves and Starmer to roll the pitch for tax rises in a difficult autumn budget

Chancellor and prime minister planning tax rises and reforms in preparation for a difficult November budget.
US politics
fromFast Company
7 months ago

Defense Department to spend $1 billion on 'offensive' hacking: What that means-and the major risk involved

Department of Defense to allocate $1 billion for offensive cyber operations over four years.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
8 months ago

Carney's plan to cut tens of billions in spending is tough but doable, experts say | CBC News

Government spending review aims for significant operational cuts while protecting essential social programs and benefits.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

Faisal Islam: How much will U-turn on disability benefits cost?

Labour's welfare reforms are revised, casting doubt on their effectiveness in meeting budget targets.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
9 months ago

Reeves takes gamble on patience in an era of impatience

The Spending Review reveals complex financial decisions that may require time to fully understand and assess their long-term implications.
fromThe Local Germany
9 months ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

Police spokesperson confirmed the suspect’s arrest, noting he is 'almost certainly' the main suspect linked to an attack where five were injured.
Germany news
#lgbtq
fromNextgov.com
10 months ago
SF LGBT

Senate Dems press HHS over cuts to suicide lifeline's LGBTQ+ youth program

Senate Democrats are urging HHS to maintain funding for the LGBTQ+ youth suicide crisis hotline in its FY 2026 budget.
fromAdvocate.com
10 months ago
SF LGBT

Democratic senators denounce plan to cut LGBTQ+ suicide and crisis hotline

Senators express deep concern over proposed defunding of LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline in the FY26 budget.
SF LGBT
fromNextgov.com
10 months ago

Senate Dems press HHS over cuts to suicide lifeline's LGBTQ+ youth program

Senate Democrats are urging HHS to maintain funding for the LGBTQ+ youth suicide crisis hotline in its FY 2026 budget.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
10 months ago

Democratic senators denounce plan to cut LGBTQ+ suicide and crisis hotline

Senators express deep concern over proposed defunding of LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline in the FY26 budget.
more#lgbtq
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
10 months ago

Fired IRS agents will be replaced with AI, says Treasury Sec

IRS plans to use AI to enhance tax collection amid staff cuts.
AI is expected to compensate for reduced enforcement workforce.
More than 11,000 IRS employees have been laid off.
The agency's effectiveness hinges on the experience of replacement staff.
fromThe Washington Post
10 months ago

After 100 days, the toll of Trump's foreign aid cuts has begun to sink in

"The Trump administration has axed more than 80 percent of programs funded through the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the agency has been whittled to a nub."
Non-profit organizations
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