Tag: Austerity
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Report sparks row over ‘callous’ UK poverty
How bad is Britain’s poverty problem? A UN expert has slammed the British government for causing “staggering” levels of poverty. However, not everyone agrees with his analysis.
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‘Era of austerity finally coming to an end’
Should we share the Chancellor’s optimism? During yesterday’s Budget speech, Philip Hammond declared that Britain has a “bright future” — but not all agreed. Here are the Budget’s key points.
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Dr Peach: The NHS is a political football
How will the NHS look at 100? Dr Chris Peach worked as a GP for 35 years. He talks to The Day about how the NHS has transformed in that time, and...
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Italy versus the EU as populists take power
Are the EU’s days numbered? Italy’s new eurosceptic coalition government has been sworn in, ending months of deadlock. But some are saying that Italy is just the start of the EU’s problems.
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Report: Give millennials £10k to fix generation gap
Is this a good idea? A bold new report has urged the government to give all 25-year-olds £10,000. It says the cash will help young people buy homes, learn new skills and start businesses.
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Carillion crisis sparks privatisation storm
Should we start to renationalise key services? The Left is using the collapse of the outsourcing behemoth to attack privatisation. The Right argues that it represents “capitalism in action”.
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Hammond’s Budget delivers jokes but no shocks
Should we cheer Philip Hammond’s Budget? Yesterday, the chancellor announced slightly more generous spending than expected. But overall, he lived up to his reputation for caution.
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It’s Budget Day! Five things to look out for…
Should Philip Hammond deliver a “revolutionary” new budget for Britain? Today he unveils his plans for the next year’s economy. As the pressure mounts, here are five areas he might address…
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PM’s ‘paralysis and failure’ on poverty law
How much help should the poor be given? A furore has built up over universal credit — a simple way of claiming benefits. The government has been accused of harking back to the 19th century.
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Ministers demand money in austerity ‘revolt’
Several senior members of the cabinet are calling for higher spending on public services such as health and education. Does this mean an end to the government’s policy of austerity?
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‘Eeyore’ Hammond stocks up for storm Brexit
Brexit hung over the budget delivered by the UK’s chancellor yesterday. Philip Hammond promised little as commentators compared him to Eeyore. Is his caution a sign of wisdom or complacency?
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Rain in Spain brings rations back to Britain
Bad weather in Europe has caused a shortage of lettuce, broccoli, and other fresh vegetables. Now some UK supermarkets are restricting what customers can buy — was rationing all that bad?
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UK debt spiral sparks economic collapse fears
Yesterday the UK chancellor delivered his autumn statement. Even with Brexit, he will allow the national debt to increase — and some warn of impending financial and social catastrophe.
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UN warns of a new global financial crisis
A stark official report from the UN has warned of looming economic disaster, prompted by huge debts in the developing world. For some this means the entire capitalist system is under threat.
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UK foreign aid splurge draws wrath of critics
A new report says Britain is spending much more of its wealth on foreign aid than the world’s other rich democracies. Compassionate and sensible? Or encouraging dependency and corruption?