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Labour needs 25bn a year in tax rises to rebuild public services, warns IFS

Keir Starmer's commitment to end austerity necessitates substantial tax increases, challenging Labour's manifesto promises against raising taxes on working people.

Why are Starmer and Reeves so determined to bring Britain down? | William Keegan

The ongoing austerity measures in Britain are leading to increased crime and a decline in public service effectiveness.

Starmer says he wants to give hope' he can deliver massively different and better country' Labour conference live

Keir Starmer aims to provide hope while protecting public services from austerity, despite current economic difficulties.

Robison warns cuts will have 'profound effect' on services

Scottish government budget cuts will significantly impact service delivery, marking a new era of austerity under the UK Labour government.

UK's Starmer under pressure over economy as Labour conference begins

Starmer commits to protecting public services and ruling out austerity measures at the Labour Party conference.

The streetlights going out over Britain tell a brutal story: austerity isn't over it's getting worse | John Harris

Local austerity is increasing as councils face financial pressures and cut essential services, impacting communities across the country.

Labour needs 25bn a year in tax rises to rebuild public services, warns IFS

Keir Starmer's commitment to end austerity necessitates substantial tax increases, challenging Labour's manifesto promises against raising taxes on working people.

Why are Starmer and Reeves so determined to bring Britain down? | William Keegan

The ongoing austerity measures in Britain are leading to increased crime and a decline in public service effectiveness.

Starmer says he wants to give hope' he can deliver massively different and better country' Labour conference live

Keir Starmer aims to provide hope while protecting public services from austerity, despite current economic difficulties.

Robison warns cuts will have 'profound effect' on services

Scottish government budget cuts will significantly impact service delivery, marking a new era of austerity under the UK Labour government.

UK's Starmer under pressure over economy as Labour conference begins

Starmer commits to protecting public services and ruling out austerity measures at the Labour Party conference.

The streetlights going out over Britain tell a brutal story: austerity isn't over it's getting worse | John Harris

Local austerity is increasing as councils face financial pressures and cut essential services, impacting communities across the country.
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Reeves warns Budget pain will just be beginning with more difficult choices to come

Tomorrow's Budget is just the start of painful measures to rectify 14 years of Tory damage, as cautioned by Rachel Reeves.

Starmer is the new George Osborne' says John McDonnell

John McDonnell claims Keir Starmer is mimicking George Osborne's austerity approach, signaling a continuation of controversial spending cuts.

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.

Reeves warns Budget pain will just be beginning with more difficult choices to come

Tomorrow's Budget is just the start of painful measures to rectify 14 years of Tory damage, as cautioned by Rachel Reeves.

Starmer is the new George Osborne' says John McDonnell

John McDonnell claims Keir Starmer is mimicking George Osborne's austerity approach, signaling a continuation of controversial spending cuts.

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.
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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.

Public digital transformation will be challenged by austerity | Computer Weekly

The Labour government's mission-driven approach can enhance digital transformation in the public sector, despite potential austerity challenges.

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.

Public digital transformation will be challenged by austerity | Computer Weekly

The Labour government's mission-driven approach can enhance digital transformation in the public sector, despite potential austerity challenges.
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UK austerity policies increased rate of premature and low birth weight babies'

UK austerity policies have resulted in increased premature and low birth weight babies in Scotland, especially affecting the poorest families.
#budget

Here is the real story of Labour's historic budget investment over decline | Angela Rayner

Investment over austerity will restore public services and improve life for working people in Britain.

Reeves rules out return to austerity but refuses to say departments will avoid real-terms cuts Labour conference live

The UK government plans to fill a budget black hole without raising income tax, national insurance, or VAT, while managing potential departmental cuts.

Sadiq Khan 'confident' of economic 'optimism next spring', warning 'tough Budget' must come first

Sadiq Khan urges the Chancellor to create a hopeful budget to avoid more austerity and promote optimism in the UK's economic outlook.

Here is the real story of Labour's historic budget investment over decline | Angela Rayner

Investment over austerity will restore public services and improve life for working people in Britain.

Reeves rules out return to austerity but refuses to say departments will avoid real-terms cuts Labour conference live

The UK government plans to fill a budget black hole without raising income tax, national insurance, or VAT, while managing potential departmental cuts.

Sadiq Khan 'confident' of economic 'optimism next spring', warning 'tough Budget' must come first

Sadiq Khan urges the Chancellor to create a hopeful budget to avoid more austerity and promote optimism in the UK's economic outlook.
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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.

Ikea shelves, books by politicians, even a whole celeriac: in defence of middle-class fly-tipping | Zoe Williams

Austerity has led to significant differences in how individuals experience state interactions based on income, especially regarding benefits and local governance.
#public-finances

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.

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.

The Observer view on the UK economy: Labour is holding back when it should be bold

The UK economy has stagnated, with zero growth over two months, indicating a lack of momentum from the previous administration's policies.

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.

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.

The Observer view on the UK economy: Labour is holding back when it should be bold

The UK economy has stagnated, with zero growth over two months, indicating a lack of momentum from the previous administration's policies.
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#debt-crisis

France Unveils Tough Austerity Budget to Mend Its Finances

France's government is implementing austerity measures, aiming to save 60 billion euros to address a significant deficit and debt issue.

Public Enemy review anatomy of Greece's economic crisis framed as epic tragedy

The Greek debt crisis can be seen as a modern tragedy influenced by historical context, driven by external forces undermining local democracy.

France Unveils Tough Austerity Budget to Mend Its Finances

France's government is implementing austerity measures, aiming to save 60 billion euros to address a significant deficit and debt issue.

Public Enemy review anatomy of Greece's economic crisis framed as epic tragedy

The Greek debt crisis can be seen as a modern tragedy influenced by historical context, driven by external forces undermining local democracy.
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Swinney says Labour intensifying' austerity as he prepares cuts in Scotland

Labour has been accused of perpetuating austerity policies similar to the Tories, amid significant cuts to Scottish public spending.

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.

BBC - Reeves: No return to austerity under Labour

Rachel Reeves pledges no return to austerity if Labour wins power.

Swinney says Labour intensifying' austerity as he prepares cuts in Scotland

Labour has been accused of perpetuating austerity policies similar to the Tories, amid significant cuts to Scottish public spending.

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.

BBC - Reeves: No return to austerity under Labour

Rachel Reeves pledges no return to austerity if Labour wins power.
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What is austerity and why is Rachel Reeves accused of bringing it back?

Rachel Reeves committed to avoiding austerity in Labour's first conference since winning power, focusing on growth and public services.

Reeves tries to lift Labour gloom by pledging No return to austerity'

Rachel Reeves emphasizes optimism and no return to austerity at Labour conference despite criticisms and concerns.

What is austerity and why is Rachel Reeves accused of bringing it back?

Rachel Reeves committed to avoiding austerity in Labour's first conference since winning power, focusing on growth and public services.

Reeves tries to lift Labour gloom by pledging No return to austerity'

Rachel Reeves emphasizes optimism and no return to austerity at Labour conference despite criticisms and concerns.
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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.
#nhs

Tory cuts have left NHS in critical condition', major review finds

A decade of austerity has critically damaged the NHS, leading to disengaged staff and poor health outcomes.

Scottish party leaders clash on cost-of-living and NHS

Leaders of Scotland's major political parties debated on cost-of-living crisis and NHS waiting times, highlighting issues such as spending cuts and party promises.

Britons Love the N.H.S. Some Will Also Pay to Avoid It.

Growing number of Britons opt for private surgery due to long wait times in NHS.
Underfunding and austerity measures have resulted in inadequate health spending and infrastructure in the UK.

Tory cuts have left NHS in critical condition', major review finds

A decade of austerity has critically damaged the NHS, leading to disengaged staff and poor health outcomes.

Scottish party leaders clash on cost-of-living and NHS

Leaders of Scotland's major political parties debated on cost-of-living crisis and NHS waiting times, highlighting issues such as spending cuts and party promises.

Britons Love the N.H.S. Some Will Also Pay to Avoid It.

Growing number of Britons opt for private surgery due to long wait times in NHS.
Underfunding and austerity measures have resulted in inadequate health spending and infrastructure in the UK.
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In this new austerity moment, a fight is on: for the rights of children with special educational needs | John Harris

Labour faces a challenging path ahead, emphasizing austerity while needing to address significant issues in the SEND system.

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.

Live: Starmer addresses unions after threatening to cut winter fuel payments

The Labour party faces internal dissent over austerity measures, particularly cuts to winter fuel payments, which could impact support and ignite backbench rebellions.

What is the winter fuel payment and who gets it? Sir Keir Starmer faces rebellion over credit reform

Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy expressed concerns over limiting pensioners' access to winter fuel payments to those on pension credit only.

The Guardian view on Labour's gloomy politics: it is bad economics | Editorial

Labour's fuel payment cuts aim to protect vulnerable pensioners while addressing public finances, but draw criticism for potential economic consequences.

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.

In this new austerity moment, a fight is on: for the rights of children with special educational needs | John Harris

Labour faces a challenging path ahead, emphasizing austerity while needing to address significant issues in the SEND system.

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.

Live: Starmer addresses unions after threatening to cut winter fuel payments

The Labour party faces internal dissent over austerity measures, particularly cuts to winter fuel payments, which could impact support and ignite backbench rebellions.

What is the winter fuel payment and who gets it? Sir Keir Starmer faces rebellion over credit reform

Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy expressed concerns over limiting pensioners' access to winter fuel payments to those on pension credit only.

The Guardian view on Labour's gloomy politics: it is bad economics | Editorial

Labour's fuel payment cuts aim to protect vulnerable pensioners while addressing public finances, but draw criticism for potential economic consequences.

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.
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The Whip review carer turns to crime in a heist movie with a conscience

The film creatively addresses the struggles of carers amidst welfare reforms while incorporating elements of a heist narrative.
There's a missed opportunity in representation, as the disabled character is underutilized despite the film's focus on care and support.

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.

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.

Critic of Osborne's austerity policy joins Bank of England rate committee

Alan Taylor brings expertise on austerity's economic impacts as he joins the Bank of England's monetary policy committee, succeeding Jonathan Haskel.

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

Public sector workers to receive pay rise after years of austerity.

London Underground's experiment with a carpeted tube train

The London Underground experimented with carpeted floors in tube trains in the 1970s as a cost-saving measure misconstrued by the public.

Why is Labour still using the self-defeating, discredited maxed out credit card' analogy? | Yanis Varoufakis

Rachel Reeves's decision to abandon the green investment program is a gift to the Tories and a validation of their anti-green narrative.
Using the analogy of a credit card for a nation's budget is a flawed basis for fiscal policy.

Following General Strike, Argentine President's Austerity Bill Withdrawn

The Omnibus Bill in Argentina, proposed by President Javier Milei, was withdrawn after a general strike and massive mobilizations.
The bill included anti-worker and austerity measures such as privatizations and labor reforms.

Rising numbers of people found long after death in England and Wales study

Increasing numbers of people in England and Wales are being found long after they have died, with their bodies in a decomposed state.
This trend is linked to austerity and social isolation.
The rise in undefined deaths suggests wider societal breakdowns of support networks.

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.
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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.

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.
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