German coalition unveils plans to up defense spending to at least $120B a year by 2030
German Army soldiers disembark the last Bundeswehr A310 and A400M aircraft out of Afghanistan at a military air base in Wunstorf, Germany, on August 27,…
Euro hits multi-month high as the EU prepares to boost defence spending
The euro surged for the second consecutive trading day amid the EU’s plan to boost defence spending by hundreds of billion euros. ADVERTISEMENTThe euro surged…
Trump administration may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring impact of DOGE cuts
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday that government spending could be separated from gross domestic product reports, in response to questions about…
House Approves Clinton’s Budget, Stimulus Package : Economy: Democrats hand the President a double victory, passing his deficit-cutting plan and his $16.3-billion spending program to spur recovery.
WASHINGTON — In a vital double victory for President Clinton, the House approved a five-year budget blueprint and a more controversial $16.3-billion stimulus package to carry out…
UK to hike defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has set out plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2027, as peace talks to end…
Military Spending: A Ticking Fiscal Time Bomb?
In an era marked by global uncertainty and shifting geopolitical alliances, nations continue to expand their defense budgets, often at the expense of other critical…
Trump administration launches review of California’s high-speed rail spending
The Trump administration has launched a compliance review into California’s high-speed rail project, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Thursday. The review will focus on $4…
European defence stocks surge as region’s leaders plan spending boost
Investors are watching closely as European leaders hold an emergency meeting on regional security. ADVERTISEMENTShares in European defence companies rallied on Monday as European leaders…
Opinion: Extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts to promote growth, but cut spending too
America approaches a critical juncture. Many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 are set to expire this year. Congress could let…
Why the BBC is spending a day in hospital at Royal Free London NHS trust
Hugh Pym and Chloe HaywardBBC NewsBBCScarcely a day goes by without the NHS being in the news – even more so during the winter. Today,…
US judge orders Trump administration to obey halt on spending freeze | Donald Trump News
A federal judge rules US government has defied a previous ruling that suspended president’s sweeping order to freeze federal spending.A United States federal judge has…
Judge finds Trump administration hasn’t fully obeyed order to unfreeze spending
WASHINGTON — A federal judge found Monday that the Trump administration hasn’t fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending and told the White House to release…
Spending bill talks bog down after Trump’s efforts to slash government
WASHINGTON — Before President Trump and Republicans in Congress can enact much of their legislative agenda, they have to deal with some unfinished business — completing work…
Arsenal lining up ‘unprecedented’ summer spending spree with Alexander Isak top target and lengthy shortlist
ARSENAL are gearing up for an unprecedented summer spending spree after signing ZERO players in January.And Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is the name at the…
Elon Musk’s grip on U.S. government spending raises questions
The world’s richest man, acting as an unelected “efficiency” consultant to President Trump, has in recent days managed the rare feat of overshadowing his boss…
Deadline day transfers: Winter window spending up on last year
It was a quiet window for Manchester United with just two players arriving and none on deadline day.Patrick Dorgu was their main signing with the…
India’s budget gives tax relief to middle class to boost spending, growth | Business and Economy News
Income tax rates slashed as the world’s fifth largest economy focuses on spurring domestic demand and economic growth.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has unveiled…
Opinion: Trump’s order to freeze spending is patently unconstitutional
Every day seems to bring more blatantly unconstitutional acts by President Trump. On Monday, the most egregious was his announcement that he is freezing the…
Four digital detox tricks to stop spending hours on social media – end ‘doom scrolling’ instantly
IT'S that time of year again; where promises of self-improvement flurry around, settle and melt away like snow.If you want 2025 to be the year…
Did L.A.’s mayor cut the fire department budget? The answer gets tricky
When Mayor Karen Bass unveiled her budget plan for 2024-25, she called for a 2.7% reduction in spending at the Los Angeles Fire Department.Her proposal,…