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Japan Approves Takaichi Blueprint for Massive Public‑Private Investment

The plan signals a turn to open‑ended government-led funding that could raise borrowing costs and stress market confidence.

DWP Confirms 2026/27 State Pension Rates and Winter Fuel Payment Rules

Stagflation Risk Rises as Oil Shock Collides With Weak Jobs Data

U.S. Growth Slows to 1.4% in Q4, With Shutdown Cited as Major Drag

Caputo Urges Boycott of Pilar Over 2% Supermarket Levy as Tax Fight Escalates

Government Rules Out DA–Basic Pay Merger as 8th Pay Commission Begins Work

8th Pay Commission Cleared With 18-Month Timeline to Reset Government Pay and Pensions

Italy Weighs Selective Freeze of 2027 Pension-Age Rise for Workers Already 64

Jim Cramer Advocates Bitcoin and Ethereum as Hedge Against U.S. Debt Concerns

UK State Pension Expected to Increase by £400 Next Year

Germany Commits to 2% GDP Defense Spending, Eyes Future Increases