Australia 2026 Budget: Tax, Housing, Health, Defence Changes
Australia's 2026 federal budget introduces major reforms: CGT discount replaced, negative gearing limited, tax cuts for workers, defence boost, NDIS changes, and more.
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Budget 2026: Chalmers on Economic Anxieties, One Nation
Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers Budget 2026, addressing economic anxieties and the rise of One Nation, with measures to ease cost-of-living pressures and boost growth.
Australia 2026 Budget: Chalmers Unveils Economic Plan
Treasurer Jim Chalmers presents the 2026 federal budget, focusing on cost-of-living relief, infrastructure, and deficit reduction amid global economic challenges.
FTSE 100 to Fall as Trump Warns Iran Deal on 'Life Support'
Geopolitical tensions rise as Trump calls Iran ceasefire 'unbelievably weak.' Brent crude climbs, FTSE 100 futures point lower. Analysts warn of a 'calm before the storm.'
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British Steel Nationalisation Expected in King's Speech
The full nationalisation of British Steel is expected in the king's speech, safeguarding blast furnaces and thousands of jobs in Scunthorpe.
Australia's 2026 Budget: $45bn Improvement, Spending Restraint
Australia's 2026 federal budget shows a $45bn improvement in the bottom line, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers pledging spending restraint amid rising inflation and housing concerns.
Albanese and Chalmers Bet on Ending Howard-Era Tax Policies
Frank Bongiorno analyzes how Labor's expected tax reforms in the 2026 budget signal the end of the Howard era, with generational shifts favoring change.
Food Industry Rebels Against 'Unworkable' Healthy Food Rules
Food manufacturers and retailers warn that new government healthy food proposals are unworkable, potentially classifying yoghurts and cereals as unhealthy.
UK Permanent Jobs Fall Fastest Since January
UK permanent job placements fell at the sharpest rate in three months in April, driven by Iran conflict uncertainty. Temporary hiring rose as firms opted for flexibility.
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Jim Chalmers Promises Major Tax Reform in 2026 Budget
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers announces a substantial tax reform package in the 2026 budget, addressing intergenerational inequality amid global economic volatility and housing concerns.
Tesco Clubcard: £17M Vouchers Expire May 31
Tesco warns £17 million in Clubcard vouchers expire May 31. Check your app now to redeem or triple value with partners like PizzaExpress.
Intertek Rejects EQT's £10bn Bid as Undervaluing Firm
FTSE 100 firm Intertek has rejected EQT's latest £10bn bid at 5,800p per share, calling it a significant undervaluation. The testing company is pursuing a strategic review.
Dutch Flight Attendant Hospitalized with Hantavirus
A Dutch KLM flight attendant is hospitalized with hantavirus after contact with a woman who died from the virus. The outbreak on MV Hondius has killed three people, including a German national.
2026 Australian Federal Budget: Key Questions
Explore the 2026 Australian federal budget, covering tax cuts, spending, and economic forecasts. Get answers to your questions.
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UAE Royals Got €71M in EU Farm Subsidies
Investigation reveals UAE's Al Nahyan family collected €71m in EU farm subsidies for land in Romania, Italy, and Spain, sparking debate over subsidy reform.
Stealth Rent Control to Cost £4.2bn a Year
Analysis reveals Labour's ban on upward-only rent reviews in commercial property, hidden in a devolution bill, could cause £11bn immediate losses and £4.2bn annual economic damage.
Archaic NHS Sterilisation Attitudes: A Vasectomy Battle
A reader recalls her 1990s struggle to get NHS approval for her husband's vasectomy, facing archaic attitudes from a doctor who feared future children with another woman.
German Tourist Wins Sunbed War Lawsuit Against Tour Operator
A German dad successfully sued his tour operator for £850 after losing the daily race to reserve sunbeds on a family holiday to Kos, despite a hotel ban on towel reserving.
Airlines Add Fuel Surcharges Amid Soaring Costs
A survey reveals airlines increasingly impose fuel surcharges as energy and wage costs rise, driving fastest price increases in three years amid Iran war-linked inflation.
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Who Gives a Crap: Toilet Roll Tycoon's Global Sanitation Goal
Simon Griffiths' ethical toilet paper brand Who Gives a Crap has donated £11m to sanitation projects, but aims to raise hundreds of millions annually to tackle the global sanitation crisis.
UK Job Cuts Continue for 19 Months, Growth Holds Up
UK businesses have cut jobs for 19 consecutive months, yet the services sector shows resilience with PMI at 52.7. Inflation rises, raising Bank of England rate hike risks.
Bank of England QE to Cost Taxpayers £125bn
The Bank of England's quantitative easing programme is set to cost taxpayers £125bn, prompting calls to pause unwinding. Critics say active bond sales strain public finances.
OBR Data Indicates Reeves May Need to Borrow More
Exclusive: OBR estimates show Rachel Reeves may face a borrowing surge due to Middle East war, with potential tax rises or spending cuts needed to meet fiscal rules.
Scottish Government Faces Tough Spending Choices, Economists Warn
Economists say next Scottish government must tackle public sector pay and budget shortfalls, warning of 'fiscal denial' in party manifestos.
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RBA Interest Rate Rise: Is It Really Necessary?
The RBA faces pressure to raise interest rates, but economists question the necessity amid slowing growth and global uncertainties. Analysis of Australia's monetary policy.
Victoria Posts First Post-Pandemic Surplus, Debt Nears $200bn
Victoria records a $727m surplus in 2025-26, its first since the pandemic, but debt is forecast to reach $199.3bn by 2029-30 amid global uncertainty.
RBA Hikes Cash Rate to 4.35%, Warns of More Increases
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock announces a cash rate hike to 4.35%, warning that more increases may be needed to curb inflation despite fuel price spikes.
RBA Hikes Rates Again to Curb Inflation from Middle East Conflict
The Reserve Bank raises interest rates for third straight time to 4.35%, citing inflationary pressures from higher fuel prices linked to US-Israel war on Iran.
RBA Rate Hike to 4.35%, Australians Face Higher Costs
RBA hikes rate to 4.35% amid rising prices; treasurer says war in Middle East adds pressure. Victoria posts first surplus since pandemic, but debt nears $200bn.
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RBA Governor: Australians Poorer Due to Global Fuel Shock
Michele Bullock says Australians are poorer due to the oil price shock from the US-Israel war on Iran, forecasting higher prices, lower growth, and stagnant wages.
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