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fromwww.bbc.com

3 weeks ago

Ministers face above projected teacher and NHS pay deals

Public sector pay rises are recommended up to 4%, exceeding government budget projections.

Government faces tension with trade unions over proposed pay increases for public sector workers.

Retirement

4 weeks ago

Older workers: would you be able and willing to stay in work until you're 70?

Governments should encourage older workers to delay retirement due to ageing population pressures on public finances.

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

L.A. County faces $2 billion in fire recovery costs, straining budget

L.A. County is facing severe budget cuts due to fire recovery costs and a record sex abuse settlement.

NYC politics

fromwww.amny.com

Op-ed | The Invisible Hand of the New York City Budget Director | amNewYork

Jacques Jiha, director of NYC's Office of Management and Budget, plays a crucial role in the city's financial decisions and budgetary control.

#uk-economy

How Covid changed the British state

The furlough scheme was a significant state intervention to protect workers during the Covid lockdown.

Will bills continue to rise and what does it mean for Labour?

Rising household bills will exacerbate poverty among the UK's poorest households amid ongoing economic challenges.

UK politics

Rachel Reeves rules out tax and spend' policies ahead of spring statement

8 months ago

Privacy professionals

UK government borrowing hits higher than expected 3.1bn in July

How Covid changed the British state

The furlough scheme was a significant state intervention to protect workers during the Covid lockdown.

Will bills continue to rise and what does it mean for Labour?

Rising household bills will exacerbate poverty among the UK's poorest households amid ongoing economic challenges.

UK politics

Rachel Reeves rules out tax and spend' policies ahead of spring statement

8 months ago

Privacy professionals

UK government borrowing hits higher than expected 3.1bn in July

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#economic-policy

UK politics

From more tax to rewriting budget rules: six alternative ways Rachel Reeves could raise money

UK politics

Rachel Reeves bets the house on 60,000 new bricklayers to help jumpstart economy

UK politics

From more tax to rewriting budget rules: six alternative ways Rachel Reeves could raise money

UK politics

Rachel Reeves bets the house on 60,000 new bricklayers to help jumpstart economy

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#reproductive-rights

Liz Truss spends taxpayer cash on CV training for former staffer

The Independent emphasizes the need for grounded journalism and the importance of public support to ensure accessible news.

Reeves to be forced into fresh tax hikes or austerity as global economy falters, IFS

Chancellor Rachel Reeves may resort to tax hikes or austerity as public finances deteriorate, according to top economists.

Reeves may be forced to hike taxes as ministers refuse to rule out welfare U-turn

The Independent is dedicated to providing accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls.

Proposed reforms to Britain's welfare system may not proceed due to significant public and political backlash.

London politics

How much council tax in your local area will be this year with interactive map

Liz Truss spends taxpayer cash on CV training for former staffer

The Independent emphasizes the need for grounded journalism and the importance of public support to ensure accessible news.

Reeves to be forced into fresh tax hikes or austerity as global economy falters, IFS

Chancellor Rachel Reeves may resort to tax hikes or austerity as public finances deteriorate, according to top economists.

Reeves may be forced to hike taxes as ministers refuse to rule out welfare U-turn

The Independent is dedicated to providing accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls.

Proposed reforms to Britain's welfare system may not proceed due to significant public and political backlash.

London politics

How much council tax in your local area will be this year with interactive map

more#reproductive-rights

Portland food

fromPortlandTribune.com

'Urban doom loop' likely fueling regional governnent deficits

Portland's budget shortfall exceeds $300 million, largely due to economic struggles and a declining population post-COVID-19.

Data science

fromFlowingData

Frozen government money pipe

The Daily Treasury Statement provides detailed insights into the U.S. Treasury's daily financial operations.

Oakland cut police overtime to help balance its budget. Is it working?

Oakland's police overtime budget is struggling under an $89 million shortfall, with cuts that may not yield expected savings.

fromThe Oaklandside

East Bay (California)

Oakland has been paying too much overtime to city workers, watchdog reports

Oakland has paid over $1.6 million in excess overtime due to improper calculation methods, necessitating urgent action to prevent further taxpayer waste.

Portland food

fromThe Oaklandside

Oakland cut police overtime to help balance its budget. Is it working?

Oakland's police overtime budget is struggling under an $89 million shortfall, with cuts that may not yield expected savings.

fromThe Oaklandside

East Bay (California)

Oakland has been paying too much overtime to city workers, watchdog reports

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3 months ago

NHS faces 5.7bn bill for patching up hospitals before demolishing them

Delays in rebuilding crumbling hospitals will significantly increase repair costs, potentially reaching Â£5.7 billion by the time construction starts.