Japan rebuffs EU plea to join Russian assets plan – POLITICO
“We will continue to work together to develop a wide range of financing options to support Ukraine, including…
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget brinksmanship is irresponsible
Buckle up, Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson is running the Hail Mary play, both for Chicago’s finances and his…
Porridge back on the menu as budget pressures grow
“Everyone’s having oatmeal, don’t get any ideas.” Two decades ago Peter Costello and two staffers sat down to…
AI powers UK’s startup surge as founder numbers soar
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‘Generation war’ dogs pension debates in France and Germany – POLITICO
‘Fair to all generations’ Lawmakers in France are sparring this week over a highly contentious plan to freeze…
All the little-known rules you can use to cut your inheritance tax bill
There will be some changes to the way inheritance tax works in April 2027. Experts reveal the way…
European Commission makes 11th-hour offer to win Belgian backing for Russian asset loan – POLITICO
Belgium’s ultimate fear is that the €140 billion could be lent to Ukraine and then a single pro-Russian…
France wants to end free health care for foreign pensioners – POLITICO
Under French law, non-working citizens from outside the EU who have a long-stay visa and can prove they…
Here’s how you can enjoy the holidays while on a budget
I’m heading into this holiday season on the budget of all budgets, and it’s not easy. There’s so…
LA City Council forms new panel to review long-term budget problems – Daily News
Months after Los Angeles City Hall scrambled to close a $1 billion budget deficit and avoid layoffs of…