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US Department of Education Cuts Nearly Half Its Workforce

The US Department of Education announced the dismissal of roughly half its 4100 employees; 600 took early retirement, and 1300 are furloughed until June, potentially hindering the department's operation and aligning with President Trump's plan to decentralize education.

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French Students Protest Austerity in Higher Education

On March 11, 2024, over 5,000 students and teachers protested in France against higher education budget cuts, citing a €8 billion funding shortfall leading to university deficits, infrastructure decay, and potential program cuts.

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US Scientists Protest Trump's Budget Cuts, Job Losses

Thousands of US scientists protested against President Trump's administration in Washington, New York, and other cities on March 14, 2023, due to budget cuts in research, job losses, and attacks on scientific integrity, highlighting concerns about the future of US science.

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Staff Cuts Jeopardize No Surprises Act Implementation

President Trump's 2020 No Surprises Act, designed to protect Americans from surprise medical bills, is threatened by recent 15% staff cuts at the CCIIO, impacting dispute resolution and potentially jeopardizing patient protection, despite assurances from CMS.

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Department of Defense Begins Workforce Reductions

The Department of Defense initiated cuts to its civilian workforce this week, starting with fewer than 100 probationary employees at the Defense Logistics Agency, as part of a wider effort to streamline operations and realign resources towards enhancing warfighting capabilities; further cuts are ant...

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U.K.'s Overseas Aid Cut Threatens Climate Diplomacy

The U.K.'s decision to cut its overseas aid budget by over £6 billion annually starting in 2027, driven by increased defense spending, has prompted a ministerial resignation and raises concerns about its impact on international climate finance and the U.K.'s climate commitments.

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Saxony to Cut Budget by €25 Billion Annually, Impacts Science Sector

The Saxon government will cut its 2025 and 2026 budget by approximately €25 billion each year to address a €4.3 billion deficit, impacting various sectors including science which, despite budget cuts, will remain a priority; however, some investments may be delayed and institutions may need to incre...

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Trump's Budget Cuts Signal U.S. Retreat from Global Security

The Trump administration plans to cut the U.S. Department of Defence budget by 8 percent, shifting its focus to hemispheric defense and potentially reducing overseas commitments, posing significant risks to global security and prompting concerns among allies like Canada.

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UN Braces for Potential US Funding Cuts, Implements Hiring Freeze

A leaked UN memo reveals plans to manage a potential 20% budget cut due to possible US funding cuts, prompting a hiring freeze and urging departments to function with 80% of their allocated budgets.

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UK Announces Welfare Cuts to Address \£9.9 Billion Budget Shortfall

The UK faces a \£9.9 billion budget shortfall, prompting Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce multi-billion-pound cuts to government departments, including welfare, to balance the budget by March 26.

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Record Council Tax Hikes Hit Scotland Amidst Funding Crisis

Scottish local authorities are implementing some of the largest council tax increases in two decades, with Orkney Islands raising taxes by 15% and other regions such as Falkirk and East Dunbartonshire proposing double-digit increases to cover a £100 million funding gap caused by rising costs and inc...

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IRS Plans to Cut Workforce by Up to 50%

The IRS plans to cut its workforce by as much as 50% through layoffs, attrition, and buyouts, impacting roughly 90,000 employees, including 7,000 probationary employees laid off in February, as part of the Trump administration's efforts to shrink the federal workforce.

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