public finances

India expanded its share sale in the state-run insurance giant, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), to raise $3.3 billion after the base offer was oversubscribed. The move aims to bolster public finances amid challenges posed by high oil prices.

Andy Burnham proposes cutting rail fares despite a Chancellor's admission that the Iran crisis is severely impacting public finances.

Japan’s Takaichi remains committed to a plan to reduce the food sales tax, aiming to alleviate the cost of living. However, the policy has raised concerns about potential strain on public finances.

UK borrowing exceeded forecasts in the first three months of the fiscal year, posing challenges for the new Chancellor of the Exchequer. The situation serves as a warning to the government regarding public finances.

Restoring the UK's population health to 2014 levels could boost GDP by 2% and generate a £72bn public finance dividend, according to a Health Foundation thinktank paper. The research argues that health should be valued as an economic asset by policymakers.

The UK fiscal watchdog, the Office for Budget Responsibility, warned Burnham about unsustainable public finances in its annual report, urging urgent spending cuts.

Andy Burnham faces pressures on public finances, potentially requiring autumn tax rises to fund his 'new direction' for Britain. The UK economy is affected by global energy shocks, unstable bond markets, and rising spending demands.

Jean Pisani-Ferry states that France's top priority will be to regain control of its public and welfare finances. The statement was made outside the Bank of France in Paris.

The UK faces a red alert on public finances as borrowing reaches a new high outside of the pandemic in May, with record interest costs on its debt. Concerns are rising about a political shift to the left, referred to as the 'Burnham lurch to Left.'

Mexico dropped seven places to 62nd in the 2026 IMD competitiveness ranking. The decline is attributed to weak institutions and public finances undermining its trade and labour strengths.

Tinubu stated that economic reforms are increasing healthcare funding, despite acknowledging the economic hardship they cause. He emphasized the necessity of these reforms to stabilize public finances and prioritize national needs.

Ultra-Rich Africans are increasing property investments to preserve wealth, according to Standard Bank. South Africa's budget shows improved public finances per Moody’s Ratings, though stronger economic growth is needed for significant debt reduction.

Olli Rehn, governor of the Bank of Finland, emphasized the need for continued consolidation of public finances. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson highlighted challenges from a softening US labor market and rising inflation pressures.

The government's tax revenue reached a record high, driven by Labour's tax increases on businesses, which have bolstered public finances. The policy changes have significantly contributed to increased public sector funding.

Shabana Mahmood’s migration reforms are projected to save only £600m, far below the claimed £10bn savings. Government data indicates reduced migrant access to benefits would yield minimal public finance gains. The reforms aim to extend settled status eligibility from five to ten years.