Tag #Austerity

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Met Police Faces Closure of Half Its Buildings Due to £260m Budget Shortfall

Due to a £260 million budget shortfall, the Metropolitan Police may close half its buildings and lose 1,700 officers and staff, jeopardizing crime reduction goals and highlighting the impact of years of austerity cuts.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Pemex to Lay Off 3,000 Employees in Cost-Cutting Restructuring

Pemex plans to lay off 3,000 non-union employees to save over 10 billion pesos, part of a broader restructuring aiming to improve efficiency and financial health amidst low oil prices and high debt, impacting exploration and exploitation budgets.

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UK Mortality Rate Worsens Among Under-50s, Exceeding Other Wealthy Nations

A study reveals the UK's mortality rate among under-50s is worsening compared to other wealthy nations due to rising deaths from drug poisonings, injuries, and suicides, with drug-related deaths in 2019 three times higher than the median of 21 other countries.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Germany abandons 'Swabian housewife' austerity, adopts €1 trillion investment plan

Germany's long-held policy of strict fiscal discipline, symbolized by the 'Swabian housewife,' has ended with the adoption of a €1 trillion investment plan, signaling a shift in priorities toward addressing economic stagnation and geopolitical threats.

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Birmingham's Waste Crisis: Strike Highlights Austerity's Impact

A six-week refuse workers' strike in Birmingham, UK, caused by council cost-cutting measures following financial difficulties, has resulted in overflowing bins, particularly impacting poorer residents; the government urges a resolution, while the union proposes debt restructuring.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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France Aims for €40 Billion in Budget Savings Amidst Political Challenges

The French government plans to achieve €40 billion in savings by 2026 to reduce the public deficit, facing potential parliamentary opposition and relying on public support; the plan involves spending cuts across the public sector without tax increases.

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Germany Ends Austerity with €500 Billion Investment Plan

Germany's government is abandoning decades of austerity, allocating €500 billion for infrastructure and climate, marking a significant policy shift.

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Reduced Inequality
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Scotland Councils Face £1 Billion Budget Gap Despite Tax Hikes

Scotland's 32 councils face a combined £647 million budget gap this year, rising to £528 million in 2026/27 and £496 million in 2027/28, despite increased funding from Holyrood and a 9.6% average council tax rise, due to rising costs and increased service demands, particularly in social care.

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UK Poverty Costs Economy £38.2 Billion Annually, Trussell Trust Report Reveals

The Trussell Trust reports that the UK economy loses £38.2 billion annually due to high poverty levels, largely attributed to government policies like benefit cuts and the two-child limit, impacting tax revenue, social security, and public services; abolishing the two-child limit could save over £3 ...

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Britain's Failing Youth Services: Prevention Neglected, Punishment Prioritized

Due to austerity cuts, two-thirds of youth clubs in England and Wales have closed, highlighting a critical flaw in Britain's crime-fighting strategy that prioritizes punishment over prevention, while a Camden charity's success in diverting 600 young people away from crime showcases the urgent need f...

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UK Government Cuts Therapy Funding for Adopted Children

The UK government slashed funding for adopted children's therapy by 40%, reducing the Fair Access Limit from £5,000 to £3,000 within the £50 million Adoption and Special Guardianship Fund, sparking criticism for its handling of the announcement during parliamentary recess and concerns about impacts ...

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Argentina Receives $42 Billion Bailout Amidst Austerity Measures

International institutions bailed out Argentina with $42 billion, led by a $20 billion IMF loan, in response to President Javier Milei's austerity measures that decreased inflation from 211% to 55.9% while causing recession and protests.

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60% Bias Score

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