British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government has stumbled since his party won a landslide victory, but the financial plan to be announced on Wednesday offers a possible relaunch.
Tag: Budgets and Budgeting
Russia to Boost Defense Budget as Ukraine War Drags On
The Kremlin plans a 25 percent increase to more than $145 billion in 2025, a year in which it had intended to cut military spending.
In Wake of Election Defeat, Germany’s Olaf Scholz Will Slog On
Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his governing coalition emerged battered from the vote for the European Parliament. But a snap election seems unlikely.
Britain Is Cutting Taxes Again. Why Now?
The government announced a budget as a national election looms. Here’s what you need to know.
Britain Is Cutting Taxes Again. Why Now?
The government announced a budget as a national election looms. Here’s what you need to know.
France Will Cut Spending as It Sees a Weaker Economy Ahead
War, high interest rates and slowdowns in major trade partners are trimming tax revenue and forcing the government in Paris to scale back.
France Will Cut Spending as It Sees a Weaker Economy Ahead
War, high interest rates and slowdowns in major trade partners are trimming tax revenue and forcing the government in Paris to scale back.
The E.U.’s $54 Billion Deal to Fund Ukraine, Explained
European leaders authorized the long-term financing after Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orban, dropped his opposition.
Spending More Money on Police Shows No Clear Link to Lower Crime Levels
A study led by researchers in Toronto found that crime had risen in several cities along with increases in spending.
Proposal to Reduce Royal Mail Deliveries in U.K. Draws Ire
Letter volumes have halved since 2011. Without significant changes, the beleaguered Royal Mail services will become “out of date,” according to a report.