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Image for Germany's Merz: I will prioritise welfare reform over popularity
Finance

Germany's Merz: I will prioritise welfare reform over popularity

FRANKFURT, Oct 13 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday he was ready to sacri...

13th October, 2026

Image for Russia draws up measures to control bear population after spate of deadly attacks
Headlines

Russia draws up measures to control bear population after spate of deadly attacks

By Andrew Osborn Sept 30 (Reuters) - The Russian government said on Wednesday it was drawing up urge...

30th September, 2026

Image for UK first-time buyer scheme lifts housebuilders, but success hinges on design
Finance

UK first-time buyer scheme lifts housebuilders, but success hinges on design

By Raechel Thankam Job, Simone Lobo and Yadarisa Shabong Sept 29 (Reuters) - Britain's new first-tim...

29th September, 2026

Image for France scales up targeted fuel price relief, says finance minister
Finance

France scales up targeted fuel price relief, says finance minister

PARIS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - The French government will expand targeted energy relief for those most a...

22nd September, 2026

Image for France to extend targeted fuel aid measures until end of year
Finance

France to extend targeted fuel aid measures until end of year

PARIS, Sept 16 (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has asked ministers to extend tar...

16th September, 2026

Image for England's mayors handed power to impose tourist tax in Burnham devolution drive
Finance

England's mayors handed power to impose tourist tax in Burnham devolution drive

By Andy Bruce MANCHESTER, England, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Regional mayors in England will be handed the...

10th September, 2026

Image for Germany disputes Ifo analysis that says it diverted third of defence-designated debt
Finance

Germany disputes Ifo analysis that says it diverted third of defence-designated debt

By Maria Martinez and Cian Muenster BERLIN, Sept 10 (Reuters) - More than a third of the extra debt...

10th September, 2026

Image for Greek PM to unveil plan to boost incomes ahead of elections
Finance

Greek PM to unveil plan to boost incomes ahead of elections

ATHENS, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will announce more than €2 billi...

4th September, 2026

Image for Burnham's summer reprieve gives way to a reckoning over his spending plans
Finance

Burnham's summer reprieve gives way to a reckoning over his spending plans

By Elizabeth Piper LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - After enjoying a summer of well-received measures givi...

27th August, 2026

Image for UK moves ahead with first £10 billion wave of low-cost housing plan
Finance

UK moves ahead with first £10 billion wave of low-cost housing plan

LONDON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Britain set out plans to spend £10 billion ($13.6 billion) on lower-cost...

25th August, 2026

Image for Poland to lower personal income taxes, raise tax rate for biggest companies
Finance

Poland to lower personal income taxes, raise tax rate for biggest companies

By Karol Badohal WARSAW, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Poland plans to change parts of its income tax system in...

19th August, 2026

Image for Poland to reintroduce some measures to lower fuel prices, PM says
Finance

Poland to reintroduce some measures to lower fuel prices, PM says

WARSAW, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday that the government pl...

13th August, 2026