EU Parliament vs. Germany in the battle of the budget – POLITICO
“Never underestimate the Parliament,” its president, Roberta Metsola, warned in a press conference after the vote, insisting lawmakers…
Trump’s Iran showdown is becoming Europe’s political nightmare – POLITICO
“Energy costs are cascading into food, transport and housing, hitting lower- and middle-income households hardest,” Seamus Boland, president…
France and Greece call for delaying Covid debt repayment and for more EU bonds – POLITICO
The Greek prime minister was on the same page. “What sense does it make right now to go…
France freezes €6B spending this year because of Middle East crisis – POLITICO
Finance Minister Roland Lescure was quick to insist that the freeze would not inevitably lead to spending cuts,…
War threatens to turbocharge looming government debt crisis – POLITICO
It added that global government debt rose to nearly 94 percent of gross domestic product last year and…
Brussels backs windfall tax on big firms to ease pain from energy crisis – POLITICO
This wouldn’t be the first time that EU capitals have raided the profits of energy companies to ease…
‘I bought my first home in London for £650K without bank of mum and dad using three-step rule’
Natalie O’Neill saved for 10 years to buy her Hackney flat without family help 13:48, 07 Apr 2026Updated…
What is financial stress and how does it affect our decisions?
With rising fuel costs and interest rates on top of our already high cost of living, financial stress…
I earn £100,000 but still struggle
Business owner Graham Robinson earns £100,000 a year and classifies as a higher earner – yet still has…
US debt suddenly draws weaker demand as $10 trillion must be rolled over this year amid Iran war
President Donald Trump’s war on Iran is colliding with U.S. debt investors, who demonstrated less appetite for Treasury…