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Chaos in Argentina: Protests turn violent amid parliament brawl
Argentina’s parliament descended into chaos as lawmakers clashed over a controversial debate, while protests outside turned violent. Demonstrators took to the streets, leading to clashes with police and multiple arrests. With political...
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Can government spending tackle China’s consumption slowdown?
China's economy is grappling with deflationary pressures and slowing growth, despite premier Li Qiang's push to boost consumption. With trade tensions rising and inflation targets being cut, will China’s economic recovery remain elusive?
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India's unified pensions scheme; why is it a game changer?
India's government employees are preparing for a significant shift in their retirement planning with the introduction of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), which was introduced in August last year and will be rolled out by April this...
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Callers weigh in on Justin Trudeau's plans to resign
BC Today host Michelle Eliot takes calls on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement and how it might affect their vote in the next federal election.
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Indian consulate visit to GTA temple met with protest again
Dozens of people demonstrated nearby a Hindu temple in Scarborough on Saturday as the temple restarted some consular services for the Indian government. Those services had been paused after similar pro-Khalistan protests earlier this...
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Himachal Orders Shutdown Of 18 Loss-making Government Hotels
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered the immediate closure of 18 loss-making government-run hotels operated by the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation. These hotels, referred to as “white elephants” by the court, have...
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Thousands meet with MPs in Westminster for mass lobby on climate action
Activists, schoolchildren, faith leaders, parents and grandparents are among those who have united in Westminster to lobby MPs on climate and nature action. Organisers said around 5,000 people from across the UK were planning to meet...
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Interview with Liz Kendall after the announcement of overhaul the DWP’s approach to supporting employers
Interview with Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall at a B&M store in Bedford after the announcement of overhaul the DWP’s approach to supporting employers as part of the Government's Plan for Change.
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Davos 2025: German Finance Minister Joerg Kukies on Trump, German Elections, Banking Consolidation
German Finance Minister Joerg Kukies told Bloomberg TV's Francine Lacqua on the sidelines of the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, that it is too early to talk about any retaliation
if Trump slaps new trade tariffs on Europe. He...
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French PM Bayrou Sets Out Plan to Break Budget Deadlock
France's Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said he would open the contested 2023 pension reform to renegotiation as he seeks the backing of lawmakers to stay in power and urgently adopt a budget. Speaking in the National Assembly, he also...
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Why Are China's Youth Boycotting Pensions?
China's pension system is in danger of running out of money in a decade. Now it faces a new threat: tens of millions of mostly young workers are refusing to pay into it.
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Queen Máxima of the Netherlands on Importance of Financial Health and Inclusion
United Nations Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands discusses the importance of financial health and inclusion, and how banks and financial services play a role in...
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Interview with Shona Robison after delivering Scottish Budget
Interview with Shona Robison who outlined record NHS and local government funding in her tax and spending plans for 2025/26. Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison has announced the two-child cap on benefits will be scrapped north of...
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Ailman's Advice: Diversify, Go for Long-Term Returns
Chris Ailman, founder and CEO of Ailman Advisers, discusses the outlook for global financial markets in 2025. Speaking on "Bloomberg The Close," Ailman advises investors to have a "nice, balanced portfolio" going into the new year.
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Chinese Economist's Critical Speech Goes Viral
A prominent economist's speech has gone viral in China for its unsparing take on the economy and society. Gao Shanwen, who previously advised government officials and regulations, said China's youth are draining vigor from consumption...
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Pension ‘megafunds’ to be created to boost investment
Pension “megafunds” are set to be created to help unlock billions of pounds of investment in businesses and infrastructure. Rachel Reeves will use her first Mansion House speech as Chancellor to outline the pensions shake-up. Under the...
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Martin signals 12-euro pension increase as he dismisses ‘mischief and spin’
Tanaiste Micheal Martin signals a 12 euro increase to weekly pension payments as he dismissed reports of coalition rows on social welfare as “mischief” and “a phony war”.
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Labour Party conference day four – delegates back motion to reverse winter fuel allowance cut
Labour's annual conference concluded on Wednesday with the Government facing a call from delegates to reverse the cut to the winter fuel allowance. Health Secretary Wes Streeting promised he would not "back down" on NHS reform, and...
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Liz Kendall at the Labour Party conference - full speech
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall delivers a speech at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.
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Communication Workers Union backs call to reject winter fuel allowance cut
Alan Tate, of the Communication Workers Union (CWU), told Labour's annual conference in Liverpool the winter fuel payment cut had “overshadowed” the work of the new Labour Government, as delegates backed a motion to reverse the cut.
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Unite leader Sharon Graham appeals to Labour Conference to restore winter fuel allowance
Unite’s general secretary Sharon Graham won several rounds of applause when she made a powerful plea to the Labour Party conference for the winter fuel allowance to be restored. She told the Liverpool conference: “People simply do not...
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Moment Labour Conference backed union motion to reverse winter fuel allowance cut
The Government has been urged to reverse its controversial decision to cut winter fuel allowance for many pensioners after a strong message was sent from Labour’s annual conference. Delegates backed a union motion calling for the cut to...
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Darren Jones criticises 'unfunded' Conservative spending pledges
Darren Jones answers questions at a press conference where he criticises 'unfunded' Conservative spending pledges. The Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury also argued for the fiscal responsibility of Labour's spending pledges, saying...
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Sunak bids to shore up pensioners' votes with £2.4 billion income tax cut
Rishi Sunak has unveiled a £2.4 billion tax break to help secure the support of pensioners, while Labour set out to woo business leaders on Tuesday. The Prime Minister promised to increase the income tax personal allowance for...