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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
15 hours ago

Former Defence Secretary slams Starmer warning his defence plans are a 'mess' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

I would love it, but as you know, it's not funded. If Puff the Magic Dragon held a cigar party in the Palace of Versailles, you couldn't have any more smoke and mirrors than the Treasury has deployed today.
UK politics
#infrastructure
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
London politics

Overblown infrastructure projects damage lives and imperil democracy. Why is Britain addicted to them? | George Monbiot

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
London politics

Overblown infrastructure projects damage lives and imperil democracy. Why is Britain addicted to them? | George Monbiot

fromCreative Bloq
1 day ago

No, designers didn't get paid half a million to move a dot

The Daily Mail's coverage of the Gov.uk rebrand is not journalism; it's performance art, ignoring the substantive story behind it.
Graphic design
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Economists sceptical on UK Spending Review's 10% budget cuts

Is it right that they can all make exactly 10 percent? That seems... you know... I'd be very surprised if that was the correct answer that came out of [the ZBR].
UK politics
#trump-administration
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government

Elon Musk resigns as a government adviser after a tumultuous role with reduced spending goals and significant challenges during his tenure.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The White House rejects a watchdog finding that it's breaking the law over halted funds

The White House budget office rejected GAO's finding that the Trump administration violated spending laws regarding electric vehicle infrastructure funding.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

House lawmakers debate Medicaid reform, SALT deductions caps in contentious, marathon markup sessions for Trump's 'big beautiful bill'

House markup hearings on Trump's bill involve deep cuts, including significant Medicaid and SNAP changes, provoking protests and arrests over proposed policies.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'Big, beautiful' bill battle ignores the real issue: crippling US debt

Federal borrowing concerns remain amidst the debate over tax cuts and spending under the 'big, beautiful' bill.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

House approves DOGE-backed spending cuts to NPR, PBS, and foreign aid

House votes narrowly to cut $9.4 billion in approved spending, sparking significant partisan debate over the implications and motivations behind the cuts.
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Five ways the world's richest man changed the White House

Elon Musk's brief tenure in the Trump administration significantly aimed at reducing government spending, claiming substantial financial savings amid controversy.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government

Elon Musk resigns as a government adviser after a tumultuous role with reduced spending goals and significant challenges during his tenure.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The White House rejects a watchdog finding that it's breaking the law over halted funds

The White House budget office rejected GAO's finding that the Trump administration violated spending laws regarding electric vehicle infrastructure funding.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

House lawmakers debate Medicaid reform, SALT deductions caps in contentious, marathon markup sessions for Trump's 'big beautiful bill'

House markup hearings on Trump's bill involve deep cuts, including significant Medicaid and SNAP changes, provoking protests and arrests over proposed policies.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'Big, beautiful' bill battle ignores the real issue: crippling US debt

Federal borrowing concerns remain amidst the debate over tax cuts and spending under the 'big, beautiful' bill.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

House approves DOGE-backed spending cuts to NPR, PBS, and foreign aid

House votes narrowly to cut $9.4 billion in approved spending, sparking significant partisan debate over the implications and motivations behind the cuts.
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Five ways the world's richest man changed the White House

Elon Musk's brief tenure in the Trump administration significantly aimed at reducing government spending, claiming substantial financial savings amid controversy.
#immigration
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Kent County Council used taxpayers' money to pay for TV licences for asylum seekers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Kent County Council is using taxpayer money to pay for TV licenses for asylum seekers. Remember that next time you are asked to pay for yours.
UK news
#fiscal-policy
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

Exclusive | NASA spent almost $900K on taxpayer-funded union time last year - to negotiate trivial workplace issues: 'Absurd'

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

Exclusive | NASA spent almost $900K on taxpayer-funded union time last year - to negotiate trivial workplace issues: 'Absurd'

#military-parade
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Sometimes a Parade Is Just a Parade

Trump will oversee a military parade in D.C. this summer, sparking both celebration and criticism regarding its cost and purpose.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Sometimes a Parade Is Just a Parade

Trump will oversee a military parade in D.C. this summer, sparking both celebration and criticism regarding its cost and purpose.
#public-policy
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

Labour had the chance to finally kill off HS2. Instead, it's throwing more money into the pit | Simon Jenkins

HS2's funding and cost challenges have been largely ignored in public discussions about government spending.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Mental health

Poor mental health as child limits capacity to work in later life, study finds

Children in Britain with serious mental health conditions are significantly more likely to face limited work capability in adulthood.
The report calls for enhanced funding and preventive measures in children's health.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour had the chance to finally kill off HS2. Instead, it's throwing more money into the pit | Simon Jenkins

HS2's funding and cost challenges have been largely ignored in public discussions about government spending.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Poor mental health as child limits capacity to work in later life, study finds

Children in Britain with serious mental health conditions are significantly more likely to face limited work capability in adulthood.
The report calls for enhanced funding and preventive measures in children's health.
#digital-transformation
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Walters: Why the Legislature's budget proposal digs an even deeper hole

California faces a significant structural deficit despite budget proposals attempting to address financial shortfalls.
Legislative action is necessary to mitigate the disparity between increasing spending and slower revenue growth.
#labour-party
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Leaked memo reveals Rayner called for tax rises

Internal Labour discussions suggested raising taxes to avoid spending cuts, but Chancellor Reeves opted for welfare cuts instead.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Leaked memo reveals Rayner called for tax rises

Internal Labour discussions suggested raising taxes to avoid spending cuts, but Chancellor Reeves opted for welfare cuts instead.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Council tax expected to rise by 5% a year

Council tax in England is projected to rise by 5% annually to fund local services, with documents indicating councils will likely opt for the maximum increase.
London politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

GB Energy's promised 8.3bn budget raided to pay for small nuclear reactors

Rachel Reeves has redirected significant funds meant for GB Energy to support the nuclear sector, raising concerns about renewable energy investment.
#police-funding
#public-services
#tax-policy
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Musk slams Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' as 'abomination' DW 06/04/2025

Elon Musk criticized Trump's tax and spending bill as a "disgusting abomination" that would increase the budget deficit and burden American citizens.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
US politics

Key GOP holdout on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' calls for deeper cuts to Medicaid, 'Green New Deal' spending

US politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Musk slams Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' as 'abomination' DW 06/04/2025

Elon Musk criticized Trump's tax and spending bill as a "disgusting abomination" that would increase the budget deficit and burden American citizens.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
US politics

Key GOP holdout on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' calls for deeper cuts to Medicaid, 'Green New Deal' spending

#us-politics
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
DC food

Former Bush Housing Official Claims Government Has Spent $21 Trillion Building an Underground Doomsday 'Base'

UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Watch live: Starmer faces Badenoch at PMQs ahead of Rachel Reeves spending review

Quality journalism should be accessible to everyone without paywalls.
The Independent is committed to covering critical issues from multiple perspectives.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
DC food

Former Bush Housing Official Claims Government Has Spent $21 Trillion Building an Underground Doomsday 'Base'

#economic-policy
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NY's new budget soars to record $254B- here's why it might go even higher

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a $254 billion state budget amid concerns over transparency and potential economic risks.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NY's new budget soars to record $254B- here's why it might go even higher

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a $254 billion state budget amid concerns over transparency and potential economic risks.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Economists raise concerns about the accuracy of inflation data

The BLS makes educated guesses to fill gaps in economic data, which can affect the reliability of key economic reports.
US politics
#elon-musk
US politics
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Trump attacks Musk and questions their future ties amid growing feud

Trump expresses disappointment in Musk's opposition to the tax-cut bill.
Musk's criticism of the bill stems from concerns over federal deficits and electric vehicle tax credits.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk slams Trump's signature budget bill as a disgusting abomination'

Elon Musk criticizes Trump's budget bill for increasing national debt and limiting social safety-net programs.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

The Trump-Musk Bromance Has Exploded Into a Million Spite-Fueled Pieces

Elon Musk and Donald Trump's relationship deteriorated over fiscal disagreements, notably Trump's tax and spending bill, affecting Musk's support for the administration.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk calls Trump's big, beautiful' tax bill a disgusting abomination'

Elon Musk criticizes Trump's tax and spending bill, calling it a 'disgusting abomination' that increases the budget deficit and burdens citizens.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Fumes at Democrats When Asked About Elon Musk Criticizing His Big, Beautiful Bill'

Elon Musk criticizes Trump-backed bill for increasing deficit and undermining government efficiency efforts.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

What's really fueling Elon Musk's latest outburst against Trump's tax bill?

Elon Musk harshly criticized President Trump's tax bill, labeling it a 'disgusting abomination' and condemning its deficit implications.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Trump attacks Musk and questions their future ties amid growing feud

Trump expresses disappointment in Musk's opposition to the tax-cut bill.
Musk's criticism of the bill stems from concerns over federal deficits and electric vehicle tax credits.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk slams Trump's signature budget bill as a disgusting abomination'

Elon Musk criticizes Trump's budget bill for increasing national debt and limiting social safety-net programs.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

The Trump-Musk Bromance Has Exploded Into a Million Spite-Fueled Pieces

Elon Musk and Donald Trump's relationship deteriorated over fiscal disagreements, notably Trump's tax and spending bill, affecting Musk's support for the administration.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk calls Trump's big, beautiful' tax bill a disgusting abomination'

Elon Musk criticizes Trump's tax and spending bill, calling it a 'disgusting abomination' that increases the budget deficit and burdens citizens.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Fumes at Democrats When Asked About Elon Musk Criticizing His Big, Beautiful Bill'

Elon Musk criticizes Trump-backed bill for increasing deficit and undermining government efficiency efforts.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

What's really fueling Elon Musk's latest outburst against Trump's tax bill?

Elon Musk harshly criticized President Trump's tax bill, labeling it a 'disgusting abomination' and condemning its deficit implications.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Trump Administration Is Spending $2 Million to Figure Out Whether DEI Causes Plane Crashes

Trump's claims linking DEI initiatives to a deadly crash were not taken seriously by aviation officials but led to a costly investigation.
The Department of Transportation is spending $2.1 million on an inquiry into DEI policies amid ongoing staffing crises in aviation.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Pennies are going away: here's when you'll stop seeing them | amNewYork

Richard Bean's ambitious Pennies for Undies program has garnered 52,000 pennies aiming for 100,000, showcasing grassroots efforts to provide essentials for kids leaving juvenile detention.
US politics
#public-sector
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago
Online Community Development

Ottawa's Tech Strategy Is So Broken, Even Consultants Are Begging Us to Fix It | The Walrus

fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago
Online Community Development

Ottawa's Tech Strategy Is So Broken, Even Consultants Are Begging Us to Fix It | The Walrus

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Fire stations in England falling apart' amid 1bn funding cut, chiefs say

Fire services in England face funding cuts and rising demand, risking public safety and firefighter wellbeing.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Rachel Reeves looks to spending review to shift focus from welfare cuts

Reeves aims to stimulate UK economy through increased infrastructure investment, despite concerns over slow electoral benefit.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Sport sector warns government over investment

Failure to do this will risk a reduction in physical activity levels, a negative impact on physical and mental health, greater health inequalities and lower productivity.
UK politics
#california
#trump
#medicaid
Healthcare
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Republicans aren't coming CLOSE to cutting Medicaid as much as America actually needs

Republicans are anxious about Medicaid spending growth, yet it remains significantly higher than necessary, amid ongoing debates about reform and coverage.
Healthcare
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Country Crowd Heckles Senator's Ice-Cold Reply to People Dying' From Big Beautiful Bill Cuts

Senator Ernst's remarks at a town hall sparked public outrage over potential healthcare cuts in the GOP's Big Beautiful Bill.
fromChicago Sun-Times
3 weeks ago

CTA has paid some workers not to work since the pandemic, costing taxpayers more than $1 million, report says

In a normal situation, paying employees not to work would be considered operating a 'ghost payroll,' although the CTA was just trying to make the best of it.
Chicago Cubs
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

No 10 actively investigating winter fuel payment changes as fears grow over voter anger

Downing Street is reconsidering controversial winter fuel payment cuts due to unpopularity among voters.
fromNBC News
1 month ago

Turning Qatari 747 into Air Force One could cost $1 billion and take years, experts say

"You're taking a 747, disassembling it, reassembling it, and then jacking it up to a very high level," said Aboulafia, a managing director at AeroDynamic Advisory, a consulting firm.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

GSA expands review of 'consulting' contracts to 9 more companies

GSA is reviewing consulting contracts to assess spending patterns among major contractors, aiming to establish a consistent understanding of what constitutes consulting services.
Startup companies
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Rand Paul Torches Fellow Republicans Falling Over Themselves to Vote tor the Largest Debt Ceiling Increase' Ever

I support cutting as much spending as we could get consensus on. I will even accept compromise on how much spending cuts we can get, but I'm not voting to add five trillion to the deficit or to the debt ceiling.
US politics
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Germany's new finance minister, 'bridge-builder' Lars Klingbeil

Klingbeil now controls significant government spending despite losing the election, highlighting a partnership with conservative Chancellor Merz.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Feds cut millions for San Jose community projects - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is experiencing federal funding cuts that jeopardize crucial community projects. Existing requests for $5.5 million were omitted from the government's recent spending resolution.
Mission District
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