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West Bengal Budget 2026: Govt allocates Rs 36,000 crore for Annapurna Yojna; hikes DA by 20%

West Bengal's new BJP government unveiled its first budget, prioritizing welfare and employment. Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced a significant Rs 36,000 crore for the Annapurna Yojna, assuring continuity of existing social schemes. Key highlights include increased MLA funds, pensions for retired journalists, and a pledge to fill one lakh…

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Willis claims win as just 0.5 percent opt out of higher KiwiSaver contributions

High level of contributions at new 3.5 percent rate defy some expectations – but come with implications for the public service workforce

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Kerala CM VD Satheesan presents maiden UDF budget for 2026-27

Kerala's Chief Minister VD Satheesan presented the state's first budget for the financial year 2026-27. The government inherited a significant financial crisis. Public debt stands at Rs 5.07 lakh crore. A large portion of revenue goes to salaries and pensions. Development spending is low. The state faced treasury stress for…

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Mind the gap: Labour’s policy platform empty no more

The main opposition party rolls out its first major election policy since late 2025 - cheaper weekly bus and train fares focusing on the main cities

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As global fuel risk rises, NZ Budget 2026 puts roads first – again

Three months into the war in Iran, the largest disruption to New Zealand’s oil supply in living memory appears to have done nothing to change the government’s approach to transport.

The Conversation

Stanford forges ahead, with or without teachers’ backing

With education leaders unaccustomed to feeling heard by Erica Stanford, it’s little wonder the sector seemed unsure how to respond to the Education Minister’s post-Budget sales pitch. Hanna McCallum reports.

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Govt on track for 2029 surplus in surprise forecast reversal

Despite economic headwinds prompting households and businesses to look to their own budgets, the Government's books are looking their best in a long time.

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Top environmental watchdog’s Budget win with planning hub

A centralised environmental database will speed up consenting and development, alongside investment in a more resilient highway network

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Willis opts for hammer over carrot with building-heavy Budget

Speaking to the absence of a typical election year lolly scramble, Willis says she 'doesn't want to bribe New Zealanders with their own money'

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National gambles on country roads to take it home

Govt invests in hospitals, schools, rail and roads – but there’s a question mark over the mechanisms by which they’ll be financed and built. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Secondary schools to take centre stage in education Budget

The Education Minister says secondary schools will be a big winner from this year’s Budget – but educators are wary of being asked to do too much with too little

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Courts projects too big to fail, too small to succeed as public-private partnerships

At last year’s Infrastructure Investment Summit, the Govt trumpeted its plans to partner with private investors to build courthouses and military barracks; it was slower and harder than anticipated. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Four key questions to be answered this Budget

How the fuel crisis is hitting the Government's books and what, if anything, Nicola Willis has hidden up her sleeves

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UK bond yields set for biggest weekly drop since 2024; retail sales fall as drivers cut back on fuel - as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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Sparks fly as energy dominates first major political debate

The first major debate of the 2026 campaign had intra-coalition bickering, a near-leak of Budget policy and maybe a budding political romance

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The Women’s Budget Statement Was Full Of Promises We’d Heard Before

Experts say the 2026/27 Federal Budget includes some wins for women, but much of the Women’s Budget Statement relies on existing policies.

Evening Standard

How Keir Starmer plunged in 674 days from 2024 election triumph to fighting for his political life

A timeline of the Prime Minister’s spectacular downfall after his landslide general election victory handed him the keys to No10

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Will The 26/27 Budget Increase Your Rent? Finance Experts Break Down The Changes

The 26/27 budget shakes up negative gearing and capital gains tax. We asked experts what it actually means for renters.

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How Does The 26/27 Federal Budget Affect Efforts Against Climate Change?

The 2026–27 Federal Budget pledges new funding for household clean energy. Here’s how it helps — and harms — Australia’s climate efforts.

The Conversation

NZ’s costly fees-free scheme did little to widen access to tertiary education – new study

The government’s decision to scrap the one-year fees-free tertiary scheme in this month’s Budget will be contentious. Some will see it as a sensible saving, others as another blow to students facing high living costs.

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What To Expect From Tomorrow’s 26/27 Australian Federal Budget

The Albanese government hands down the 2026 federal budget tomorrow night. Here’s a simple guide to the key changes amidst the jargon.

The Guardian - AU

Australia and Japan commit to ‘support the flow’ of energy – as it happened

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How long should a mattress last?

Whether you're looking to buy a new bed or wondering if you should replace your current one, here's how long your mattress should last according to its design and price.

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Tom Kerridge: I don’t know why anyone would open a pub or restaurant any more

Many pubs, restaurants and hotel companies will see their costs increase significantly this month. Alex Ross spoke to celebrity chef Tom Kerridge and others in the business as fears grows over the future for the industry, and what it provides

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Avis Budget Just Named the Firm Behind Its Apparent Short Squeeze. Should You Keep Gambling on CAR Stock Here?

Avis Budget's stock surged in a short squeeze tied to Pentwater Capital Management but quickly reversed after selling pressure and weak earnings.

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