Officials warned Paschal Donohoe that Vat cut would be ‘extremely significant’ for taxpayer
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CORMAC LUCEY: The Political Talent deficit
In the November 1982 general election, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael won a combined 84% of the national…
France to end year without budget as lawmakers fail to strike deal – POLITICO
Lecornu had warned in November that failing to pass a budget before the end of the year was a “danger”…
After Palisades failures, is LAFD prepared for the next major wildfire?
As the Palisades fire raged, then-Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley went on a television blitz, calling…
Without Mercosur, Berlin can’t pay more into EU coffers – POLITICO
“Now Europe must decide: Does it want to put the German economy back on the path to growth…
The big winner from Trump’s war on the BBC – POLITICO
Former GB News producer Liam Deacon, who is now consultant at London public affairs firm Pagefield, said: “Trump taking GB…
Mid-year budget update to show $8.4b improvement to bottom line
The federal budget’s bottom line is expected to improve by more than $8 billion over the next four…
EU leaders won’t leave for Christmas until Ukraine funds agreed, says incoming Council presidency – POLITICO
The EU is working to agree on a plan to use frozen Russian assets to underwrite a €210…
Queensland government announces hospital expansion plan pushed back to 2032
Queensland’s LNP government has revealed the 2,600 new hospital beds it has promised across the state will be…
No reprieve for Nicola Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in question
It has been difficult for Willis to completely rein in spending at a time the economy has needed…
Badenoch pokes fun at Starmer’s leadership rivals – POLITICO
State of secretaries: The Tory leader said Starmer “has lost control of his party” and Cabinet ministers were…
French PM scores big win as social security budget clears major hurdle – POLITICO
The vote was expected to come down to the wire, as many feared that the government had lost…