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fromBitcoin Magazine
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Tax Strategies For A Runaway Fiscal Train

Lyn Alden argues that government spending now drives monetary policy, raising questions about fiscal dominance and the potential for austerity.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Business

Inflation down, poverty up as Milei takes chainsaw to Argentina's economy

Milei's reduced government spending leads to economic change, generating fiscal surpluses despite significant hardships for citizens.
fromwww.bbc.com
10 months ago
New York City

UK should follow Scotland on higher tax - Swinney

The SNP leader John Swinney advocates for higher taxes to avoid spending cuts and austerity, referencing Scotland's tax rates as a model.
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Tax Strategies For A Runaway Fiscal Train

Lyn Alden argues that government spending now drives monetary policy, raising questions about fiscal dominance and the potential for austerity.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Business

Inflation down, poverty up as Milei takes chainsaw to Argentina's economy

Milei's reduced government spending leads to economic change, generating fiscal surpluses despite significant hardships for citizens.
fromwww.bbc.com
10 months ago
New York City

UK should follow Scotland on higher tax - Swinney

The SNP leader John Swinney advocates for higher taxes to avoid spending cuts and austerity, referencing Scotland's tax rates as a model.
more#government-spending
#political-discontent
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

Voting under way in first Sri Lanka election since economic collapse

The elections in Sri Lanka reflect public frustration due to economic austerity measures, with significant voter turnout and strong opposition.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

All eyes are on Reform right now but why are they given so much influence? | Zoe Williams

Local elections often reflect a general discontent towards established parties rather than clear political trends.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

Voting under way in first Sri Lanka election since economic collapse

The elections in Sri Lanka reflect public frustration due to economic austerity measures, with significant voter turnout and strong opposition.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

All eyes are on Reform right now but why are they given so much influence? | Zoe Williams

Local elections often reflect a general discontent towards established parties rather than clear political trends.
more#political-discontent
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Who Wants Normal? The Disabled Girls' Guide to Life by Frances Ryan review countering the stereotypes

Frances Ryan's latest book highlights personal and political challenges faced by disabled women, emphasizing the societal barriers affecting their daily lives.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
Mental health

'The White Lotus' characters would never survive Trump's tariffs

The White Lotus season three explores themes of wealth, austerity, and personal transformation through Piper's moral dilemma.
#labour-party
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Good morning Britain prepare to be told yet again that decline is all you deserve | Owen Jones

The current economic model has failed, necessitating a fundamental change in government policies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Who is running Britain's economy Rachel Reeves or Donald Trump?

Rachel Reeves' spring statement aimed to restore financial stability, but the reception highlighted deep uncertainty and anxiety.
Critics viewed the statement as a potential return to austerity rather than a path to economic recovery.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Reeves to raise spectre of Liz Truss to persuade Labour MPs to accept cuts

Rachel Reeves defends public spending cuts by citing the fallout from Liz Truss's mini-budget, urging Labour to prioritize fiscal responsibility.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Winter fuel payment cuts will aid rise of far right and Farage, warns TUC president

Austerity measures by Keir Starmer could empower far-right movements in neglected communities, according to union leader Matt Wrack.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
11 months ago
London politics

Two more London Labour MPs announce they're standing down at election

Two long-serving Labour MPs in London are stepping down, citing personal reasons and a call for change within the party.
fromBBC
11 months ago
UK news

BBC - Reeves: No return to austerity under Labour

Rachel Reeves pledges no return to austerity if Labour wins power.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Good morning Britain prepare to be told yet again that decline is all you deserve | Owen Jones

The current economic model has failed, necessitating a fundamental change in government policies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Who is running Britain's economy Rachel Reeves or Donald Trump?

Rachel Reeves' spring statement aimed to restore financial stability, but the reception highlighted deep uncertainty and anxiety.
Critics viewed the statement as a potential return to austerity rather than a path to economic recovery.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Reeves to raise spectre of Liz Truss to persuade Labour MPs to accept cuts

Rachel Reeves defends public spending cuts by citing the fallout from Liz Truss's mini-budget, urging Labour to prioritize fiscal responsibility.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Winter fuel payment cuts will aid rise of far right and Farage, warns TUC president

Austerity measures by Keir Starmer could empower far-right movements in neglected communities, according to union leader Matt Wrack.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
11 months ago
London politics

Two more London Labour MPs announce they're standing down at election

Two long-serving Labour MPs in London are stepping down, citing personal reasons and a call for change within the party.
fromBBC
11 months ago
UK news

BBC - Reeves: No return to austerity under Labour

Rachel Reeves pledges no return to austerity if Labour wins power.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

How has fascism in Britain got this far? Neoliberalism has opened the door for it | George Monbiot

Centrist parties can initiate democratic recession by undermining public faith in democracy, leading to the rise of far-right parties.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How has fascism in Britain got this far? Neoliberalism has opened the door for it | George Monbiot

Centrist parties can initiate democratic recession by undermining public faith in democracy, leading to the rise of far-right parties.
more#public-policy
#public-services
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on Rachel Reeves's spending cuts: a choice, not an economic necessity | Editorial

The narrative of austerity in Britain is a political construct, masking self-imposed financial constraints.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Thousands of jobs at risk in shake-up of English councils, Unison warns

Local government shake-ups threaten thousands of council jobs, warns major trade union, Unison.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on Rachel Reeves's spending cuts: a choice, not an economic necessity | Editorial

The narrative of austerity in Britain is a political construct, masking self-imposed financial constraints.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Thousands of jobs at risk in shake-up of English councils, Unison warns

Local government shake-ups threaten thousands of council jobs, warns major trade union, Unison.
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#healthcare
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dear Keir Starmer: civil servants share your worries about public services. Don't attack us we're keen for reform | The civil servant

The recent political discourse reveals a disconnect between government messaging and civil servant concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

The Guardian view on trade unions: good for capitalism | Editorial

Rightwing backlash against public sector pay rises illustrates deepening tensions in labor relations and the ongoing effects of austerity on essential services.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dear Keir Starmer: civil servants share your worries about public services. Don't attack us we're keen for reform | The civil servant

The recent political discourse reveals a disconnect between government messaging and civil servant concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

The Guardian view on trade unions: good for capitalism | Editorial

Rightwing backlash against public sector pay rises illustrates deepening tensions in labor relations and the ongoing effects of austerity on essential services.
more#healthcare
#protests
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Argentina: Pensioners and soccer fans unite in protests DW 03/13/2025

Protests in Argentina highlight pensioners' struggles against austerity measures, escalating tensions amid a backdrop of political dissatisfaction.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Argentina: Pensioners and soccer fans unite in protests DW 03/13/2025

Protests in Argentina highlight pensioners' struggles against austerity measures, escalating tensions amid a backdrop of political dissatisfaction.
more#protests
fromMcCovey Chronicles
2 months ago
San Francisco Giants

Friday BP: Are the Giants done?

The San Francisco Giants are unlikely to make significant additions to their roster this offseason.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London politics

Sadiq Khan challenged over his decision to raise council tax in City Hall row

The Labour mayor attributes council tax increases to years of Tory austerity, necessitating financial support for police amid significant budget cuts.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Medicine

Reform UK MP says NHS patients should speak English' in translators row

MP Rupert Lowe opposes NHS taxpayer-funded translators, claiming they waste resources and insisting patients should communicate in English.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

A tax and spend' budget? Not for disabled people. For us, austerity lives on | Frances Ryan

Austerity is not over for everyone, particularly disabled individuals facing imminent benefit cuts despite Labour's tax reforms.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

If Labour can invest in infrastructure, it can invest in people, too starting with the children who need it | John Harris

The upcoming budget reflects optimism and anxiety, focusing on funding for the NHS and infrastructure while facing a crisis in special educational needs support.
#public-finances
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago
UK politics

UK's biggest union boss issues no austerity mark II' warning to Starmer

Unite leader Sharon Graham warns Labour against austerity, advocating for investment and real change to address Britain's economic challenges.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK politics

Tax wealth and value public assets: how Reeves can solve her biggest budget challenges | James Smith

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a critical challenge to balance budgetary constraints with the goal of avoiding austerity.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago
UK politics

UK's biggest union boss issues no austerity mark II' warning to Starmer

Unite leader Sharon Graham warns Labour against austerity, advocating for investment and real change to address Britain's economic challenges.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK politics

Tax wealth and value public assets: how Reeves can solve her biggest budget challenges | James Smith

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a critical challenge to balance budgetary constraints with the goal of avoiding austerity.
more#public-finances
fromBusiness Matters
6 months ago
Business

Rachel Reeves faces 25bn tax hike to avoid austerity, says IFS

A £25 billion tax increase is essential to prevent austerity and ensure public spending growth in Britain's budget.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
EU data protection

Jeremy Corbyn to form alliance with four independent pro-Gaza MPs

Jeremy Corbyn forms an official parliamentary alliance with independent MPs to address austerity and support pro-Gaza policies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Business

Millions of UK public sector workers set for above-inflation pay rise

Public sector workers to receive pay rise after years of austerity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Europe politics

Did that really happen? 14 years of chaotic Tory government

Britain's decline from a more egalitarian society to one with significant social issues post-2010 is attributed to the Conservative government's policies.
Europe politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago

Major US study finds Brexit left long-term scars' on UK

A decline in effective governance and long-term scars from austerity and Brexit have hindered UK's growth and social cohesion, calling for urgent structural changes.
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