Badenoch leaves Starmer stumped on post-budget turbulence – POLITICO
Got your number: Badenoch, you won’t be surprised to read, was unsatisfied, arguing Starmer “doesn’t want to answer…
European Commission makes 11th-hour offer to win Belgian backing for Russian asset loan – POLITICO
Belgium’s ultimate fear is that the €140 billion could be lent to Ukraine and then a single pro-Russian…
EU allies turn screws on Belgium over its tax income from Russia’s frozen assets – POLITICO
Five diplomats from different European countries, however, complained that Belgium appears to have a secondary agenda in holding…
'Benefits Street' and 'Grinch' comparisons: UK papers react to Reeves' divisive Budget – The Journal
‘Benefits Street’ and ‘Grinch’ comparisons: UK papers react to Reeves’ divisive Budget The JournalBudget 2025: The same old Labour?…
Government spending 'like there’s no tomorrow’ despite ‘predictable budgetary pressures’ – The Journal
Government spending ‘like there’s no tomorrow’ despite ‘predictable budgetary pressures’ The JournalShare of corporation tax set aside by Govt…
Europeans sketch out plan B in race to raid Russian assets for Ukraine – POLITICO
French President Emmanuel Macron said EU allies will finalize “in the coming days” a solution that will “secure…
Rachel Reeves wants to slash energy bills. Here’s how. – politico.eu
Rachel Reeves wants to slash energy bills. Here’s how. politico.euTony Blair’s think tank joins calls for £300 cut in…
California faces $18B budget shortfall next year, LAO says
California lawmakers and the governor will need to prepare for an $18 billion budget deficit next year, state…
Households hopeful for 2026 but Christmas budgets tight
Nearly two-thirds of New Zealanders feel some level of financial stress heading into Christmas. Christmas budgets tighten as…
Bali trip turns fatal as woman dies, 10 taken to hospital from bed-bug-ridden hostel
She only discovered Zhuoga had died after being discharged. Sickness swept through the $9-a-night accommodation, with multiple guests…
Paschal Donohoe resignation leaves Government weaker with problems piling up – The Irish Times
That Paschal Donohoe has been tapped for a big international role is not the greatest surprise Irish politics…
Ukraine has ‘no chance’ of winning war, Hungary’s Orbán says – POLITICO
Security guarantees Europe should take an approach on Ukraine “based on the European interest,” Orbán said, adding that…