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Burnham warned Budget cuts loom without tax rises
The Institute for Fiscal Studies says inflation will force the new chancellor to choose between large public service cuts, tax rises of £35bn, or spending increases of £25bn.
The Independent · 2m
Tamil Nadu's free bus scheme costs 6,000 crore but shows no gains yet
The expanded Vettri Payanam Thittam promises free travel for 84 lakh women daily, but economists question whether the state can measure real returns on its investment.
The Hindu · 1m
Burnham braces for tough Budget choices as inflation climbs
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham warns of difficult decisions ahead after inflation rises to 3.1%, while critics question his government's spending commitments.
Dailymail · 3m
Burnham's budget crisis: markets demand spending cuts
Former Bank of England economist Andy Haldane warns the PM that bond market chaos requires hard choices on public spending, not just better social media.
Dailymail · 2m
The 2026 wildfire season and its runaway bill
More than 8.4 million acres have burned this year, and the costs land on taxpayers, insurers, and households for years after the flames stop.
TIME · 2m
