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Image for UK needs tough action on government budget policy, OECD warnsHeadlines

UK Needs Tough Action on Government Budget Policy, OECD Warns

Image for Planned Romanian spending cuts unlikely to prevent tax hikes, potential premier saysFinance

Planned Romanian Spending Cuts Unlikely to Prevent Tax Hikes, Potential Premier Says

Image for Britain to spend an extra $2 billion on armed forces' housingHeadlines

Britain to Spend an Extra $2 Billion on Armed Forces' Housing

Image for German labour office fears 12-billion-euro shortfall by 2029 amid rising unemploymentHeadlines

German Labour Office Fears 12-billion-euro Shortfall by 2029 Amid Rising Unemployment

Image for Trump tariff setback could hasten US debt ceiling deadline, says Barclays

Trump Tariff Setback Could Hasten US Debt Ceiling Deadline, Says Barclays

Date: May 29, 2025

By Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK (Reuters) - A court ruling blocking most of U.S. President Donald Trump's import duties could add uncertainty around when the government will no longer be able to pay all...

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Italy Calls Council of Europe 'shameful' After Warning on Police Racism

Date: May 29, 2025

ROME (Reuters) -Italy lashed out at the Council of Europe on Thursday and defended its police after the European human rights body named Italy among countries where racist conduct among law enforcers...

Image for More than 200 jobs cut at International Labour Organization as US slashes funding

More Than 200 Jobs Cut at International Labour Organization as US Slashes Funding

Date: May 28, 2025

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA (Reuters) - The Geneva-based International Labour Organization (ILO) has axed about 225 jobs due to cutbacks in U.S. funding at the United Nations agency, its head said on...

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French Taxi Protests Test PM's Budget-Cutting Resolve

Date: May 28, 2025

By Leigh Thomas PARIS (Reuters) -French taxi drivers are protesting regularly over proposed government cuts to cash for ferrying patients to and from medical appointments, highlighting the challenge...

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Australia's Opposition Coalition Reunites a Week After Split

Date: May 28, 2025

By Alasdair Pal SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia's conservative opposition coalition said on Wednesday it would reunite, a week after splitting over policy differences following a resounding election...

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Nissan Plans $7 Billion Funding, Including Loan Backed by UK Government, Bloomberg News Says

Date: May 28, 2025

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's struggling Nissan is considering raising more than 1 trillion yen ($7 billion) from debt and asset sales which would include a syndicated loan guaranteed by the UK government,...