Canada's Trudeau government asks rich to pay more in pitch to Gen Z
Canada proposes higher capital gains taxes and increased spending on education, housing, jobs, and mental health services to address key issues and gain voter support.
Arsenal could have 300m this summer to spend, as Mikel Arteta targets European domination
Bayern, Atletico win transfer window; Saudi league the biggest loser
The January transfer window in 2024 saw significantly less spending compared to previous windows due to new financial regulations and a lack of available options.
Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid were among the winners of the transfer window, making strategic signings that will strengthen their squads.
The best starting XI of 2024 January transfer window signings
Clubs in Europe's biggest leagues made use of the January transfer window, but there was a drop in spending compared to previous years.
Notable signings include Eric Dier's loan to Bayern Munich and Marcos Leonardo's move to Benfica.
Bayern, Atletico win transfer window; Saudi league the biggest loser
The January transfer window in 2024 saw significantly less spending compared to previous windows due to new financial regulations and a lack of available options.
Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid were among the winners of the transfer window, making strategic signings that will strengthen their squads.
The best starting XI of 2024 January transfer window signings
Clubs in Europe's biggest leagues made use of the January transfer window, but there was a drop in spending compared to previous years.
Notable signings include Eric Dier's loan to Bayern Munich and Marcos Leonardo's move to Benfica.
The New York City Council is proposing to spend reserve funds meant for a true crisis and increase taxes, despite Mayor Adams' call for budget cuts.
City spending has increased by 52% over the last decade while the quality of life in New York City has deteriorated.
Hochul's budget isn't terrible - but will she stand up to lawmakers who will want to make it so?
Gov. Hochul's budget proposal for next year does not include any new taxes.
The budget aims to keep overall spending roughly flat and slow the growth of school aid.
Voters say California's budget deficit is an 'extremely serious' problem, poll finds
Half of California registered voters consider the state budget deficit an 'extremely serious' problem. 57% believe the state is headed in the wrong direction.
The state budget relies heavily on capital gains taxes paid by California's highest earners, making state revenues prone to volatility in the stock market.
Labour and Tories need to be honest about economic trade-offs, says IFS
The next UK government will face tough choices regarding taxes and spending due to weak growth and high debt interest payments.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns that budget tax cuts risk being reversed or paid for by spending cuts.
NYC Council budget alternatives are non-starters
The New York City Council is proposing to spend reserve funds meant for a true crisis and increase taxes, despite Mayor Adams' call for budget cuts.
City spending has increased by 52% over the last decade while the quality of life in New York City has deteriorated.
Hochul's budget isn't terrible - but will she stand up to lawmakers who will want to make it so?
Gov. Hochul's budget proposal for next year does not include any new taxes.
The budget aims to keep overall spending roughly flat and slow the growth of school aid.
Voters say California's budget deficit is an 'extremely serious' problem, poll finds
Half of California registered voters consider the state budget deficit an 'extremely serious' problem. 57% believe the state is headed in the wrong direction.
The state budget relies heavily on capital gains taxes paid by California's highest earners, making state revenues prone to volatility in the stock market.
Labour and Tories need to be honest about economic trade-offs, says IFS
The next UK government will face tough choices regarding taxes and spending due to weak growth and high debt interest payments.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns that budget tax cuts risk being reversed or paid for by spending cuts.
The willful ignorance of the vocal contingent of Mets fans
The lack of spending by the Mets this offseason is more reflective of a new mentality for the team, rather than just the market.
Mets fans were skeptical when the team said they would not be as aggressive in their spending this winter.
Red Sox Plan To Reduce Payroll
The Boston Red Sox are not planning to have a higher payroll in 2024 compared to 2023, indicating a cautious approach to spending during the offseason.
While the team's projected salary for 2024 is similar to last year's Opening Day payroll, there's a significant gap between their luxury tax numbers.
The Red Sox narrowly exceeded the luxury tax in 2022, but staying above the threshold affected their draft compensation and they finished in last place in the AL East.
The willful ignorance of the vocal contingent of Mets fans
The lack of spending by the Mets this offseason is more reflective of a new mentality for the team, rather than just the market.
Mets fans were skeptical when the team said they would not be as aggressive in their spending this winter.
Red Sox Plan To Reduce Payroll
The Boston Red Sox are not planning to have a higher payroll in 2024 compared to 2023, indicating a cautious approach to spending during the offseason.
While the team's projected salary for 2024 is similar to last year's Opening Day payroll, there's a significant gap between their luxury tax numbers.
The Red Sox narrowly exceeded the luxury tax in 2022, but staying above the threshold affected their draft compensation and they finished in last place in the AL East.
Government spent 27,000 on wine and spirits during 2020-22
The government consumed over 1,400 bottles of wine and spirits during the Covid pandemic, topping up its cellar with 27,000 more bottles.
The consumption was lower than usual due to lockdown restrictions and lack of international travel.
Minister for Common Sense' to look at use of equality and diversity consultants
Government minister Esther McVey criticizes spending on equality and diversity consultants as wasteful and vows to target such expenditure.
McVey emphasizes the importance of representation beyond ethnic and gender diversity and calls for greater diversity in background, geography, thought, and belief.
Government spent 27,000 on wine and spirits during 2020-22
The government consumed over 1,400 bottles of wine and spirits during the Covid pandemic, topping up its cellar with 27,000 more bottles.
The consumption was lower than usual due to lockdown restrictions and lack of international travel.
Minister for Common Sense' to look at use of equality and diversity consultants
Government minister Esther McVey criticizes spending on equality and diversity consultants as wasteful and vows to target such expenditure.
McVey emphasizes the importance of representation beyond ethnic and gender diversity and calls for greater diversity in background, geography, thought, and belief.