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UK News
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PA Media
Tory MPs Demand Review of Bank of England Independence
A group of 44 Tory MPs have criticised the Bank’s handling of inflation and quantitative tightening, saying it has cost taxpayers thousands.
May 19, 2024
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PA Media
57 mins
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Economy
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Naveen Athrappully
Electric Vehicle Buying Interest Declines for First Time Since 2021: Report
There was a markedly lower interest in EVs among people buying their first car compared to people who already had a vehicle.
May 18, 2024
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Naveen Athrappully
17 hours
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Economic Policies
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Naveen Athrappully
Social Security Payments to Increase by 2.66 Percent in 2025: Seniors League
A majority of American senior citizens are under financial strains, with many planning to cut down on essential spending due to lack of funds.
May 17, 2024
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Naveen Athrappully
May 17
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Viewpoints
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Graham Young
Opinion: Opposition Hits the Right Notes in Budget Reply
His job in a budget-in-reply speech is to hold the government to account, not to govern himself. The time for detailed plans is much closer to the next election
May 17, 2024
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Graham Young
May 17
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Australia News
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Celene Ignacio
Budget 2024: Retailers Say Budget Could Have Done More for Small Business
The Institute of Public Accountants also said that the budget lacks genuine tax reform and targeted red tape reduction.
May 16, 2024
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Celene Ignacio
May 16
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Australia News
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Crystal-Rose Jones
ANALYSIS: Politicians Up the Stakes on Cutting Migration
Sydney Councillor Steve Christou has said Peter Dutton’s plan to go lower than Labor on migration isn’t enough.
May 16, 2024
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Crystal-Rose Jones
May 16
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US News
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Indrajit Basu
CBO Report Obscures Negative Impact of ‘Bidenomics’: House Budget Committee Chairman
May 16, 2024
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Indrajit Basu
May 16
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UK News
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Owen Evans
Government Spent £800 Million on Net Zero Home Refits
A former chief scientific adviser has estimated that costs could reach between £3 and £4 trillion to move to a zero-carbon economy.
May 16, 2024
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Owen Evans
May 16
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Australian Politics News
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Rex Widerstrom
Budget 2024: Opposition Promises to Cut Migrant Intake by 25 Percent for Two Years
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton played to the Coalition’s strengths in his reply to Tuesday’s Budget, emphasising issues such as crime and immigration.
May 16, 2024
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Rex Widerstrom
May 16
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Australia News
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Monica O’Shea
Australian Parliament Passes National Digital ID Law
Eighty-seven members voted for, and 56 against the Digital ID Bill 2024.
May 16, 2024
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Monica O’Shea
May 16
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Inflation
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Chadwick Hagan
The Inflation Storm: Economic Challenges and Political Stakes in 2024
May 15, 2024
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Chadwick Hagan
May 15
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UK News
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Chris Summers
Tax Cuts Could Boost Sluggish Demand for Electric Vehicles, Says Tech Boss
The Transport Select Committee has been hearing evidence from experts about why sales of electric vehicles are not meeting government targets.
May 15, 2024
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Chris Summers
May 15
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Europe
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Ella Kietlinska
EU Gives Final Approval to Revised Farming Policies After Months of Protests
Under the revised law, smaller farms under 10 hectares will be exempt from controls and penalties for noncompliance with some EU farming rules.
May 15, 2024
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Ella Kietlinska
May 15
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Australia News
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Monica O’Shea
Budget 2024: $76 Million for Global Climate Change Efforts, Including Bid for UN COP31
The Australian government delivered its federal budget on May 14 evening, which outlines the plan for the nation going forward.
May 14, 2024
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Monica O’Shea
May 14
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Viewpoints
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Graham Young
Opinion: A Triple 'F' Rating for This Federal Budget
Is this the future of Australia? Fat, flaccid, and foolish?
May 14, 2024
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Graham Young
May 14
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UK News
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Owen Evans
Government Spent £140 Million on Heat Pump Grants
An expert said the scheme benefits wealthier homeowners, channelling taxpayers’ funds towards those who are already financially capable of upgrading.
May 14, 2024
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Owen Evans
May 14
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Australia News
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Alfred Bui
Budget 2024: Interest Payments on Government Debt to Soar by 57 Percent in 4 Years
Total interest payments will soar from $22.7 billion in the 2023-24 financial year to $35.6 billion in 2027-28.
May 14, 2024
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Alfred Bui
May 14
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Australia News
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Crystal-Rose Jones
Budget 2024: Billions Poured into Making Australia a ‘Renewable Energy Superpower’
A range of green energy initiatives will be funded followed the release of the official budget by Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
May 14, 2024
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Crystal-Rose Jones
May 14
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Australia News
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Rex Widerstrom
Budget 2024: $500 Million to Map the Entire Continent of Australia for Critical Minerals
The process to map the entire continent will take 35 years.
May 14, 2024
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Rex Widerstrom
May 14
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Australia News
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Crystal-Rose Jones
Budget 2024: Government to Fund Aged Care Worker Pay Increase
A boost to aged care workers’ salaries is among the $2.2 billion in announcements made for the sector in the 2024 federal budget.
May 14, 2024
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Crystal-Rose Jones
May 14
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