'Optimism' in budget as Australia seen turning a corner The cost of living will be centre stage in the government's budget as many continue to do it tough, but a cabinet minister says there is reason to have hope. AAP · Mar 24, 2025
IAS Officer Ajay Seth designated as Finance Secretary Ajay Seth, a 1987-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Karnataka cadre, is currently serving as the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Mar 24, 2025
Rachel Reeves urged to prioritise public spending in UK spring statement CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves is being urged to prioritise “vital” funding for public services and reject the “failed approach of austerity” as… The National (Scotland) · Mar 23, 2025
Stop waiting for a foreign hero: NZ’s supermarket sector needs competition from within New Zealand’s concentrated supermarket sector is back in the spotlight after Finance Minister Nicola Willis said she was open to offering “VIP treatment” to a third international player willing to create competition. The Conversation · Mar 17, 2025
S.Africa Revised Budget Gets Booed Despite Smaller Tax Hike South Africa's finance minister unveiled Wednesday a budget with a smaller increase in value-added tax than previously proposed, but it was immediately rejected by a key party in the unity government. International Business Times · Mar 12, 2025
How finance teams can avoid falling behind in the AI race AI adoption within finance teams remains slow. Despite efficiency gains, many hesitate due to skills gaps, safety concerns, and unrealistic expectations. TechRadar · Mar 6, 2025
Swinney hails ‘phenomenal contribution’ of senior ministers set to step down Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop have both said they will not stand for election in 2026. Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025
Warren puts Treasury nominee on the spot ahead of hearing - Roll Call Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pressing Treasury nominee for answers about his oversight of the pandemic-era Paycheck Protection Program. Roll Call · Mar 5, 2025
Two senior Scottish Government ministers to quit Holyrood at 2026 election Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop were both first elected when the Scottish Parliament was established in 1999. Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025
Scotland’s Finance Secretary announces plans to quit Holyrood in 2026 Shona Robison said she would not stand for election again to the Scottish Parliament in next May’s elections. Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025
Welsh Government passes budget in tight vote The Welsh Government passed the budget vote thanks to the help of Liberal Democrat Jane Dodds, who abstained. Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025
Know all about new SEBI Chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey Tuhin Kanta Pandey, who is a 1987-batch IAS officer from the Odisha cadre, would replace Madhabi Puri Buch, who completes her three-year tenure on Friday, February 28. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Feb 28, 2025
SNP Budget plans approved with Greens, Lib Dems and Alba support Ministers highlighted record spending for the NHS and councils in the £63 billion budget settlement. Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025
Trump’s tariff and land grab threats signal U.S. expansionist ambitions When U.S. President Donald Trump first suggested Canada should become the 51st American state, the federal government dismissed it as just a joke. Finance Minister Dominic Leblanc insisted it was “in no way a serious comment.” The Conversation · Feb 23, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Feb 18, 2025 SNP MSP tells Shona Robison voluntary pay freeze is ‘bonkers’ THE Scottish Government’s policy of not giving annual pay increases to ministers has been branded “bonkers” by an SNP MSP.
Roll Call · Feb 4, 2025 Senate panel approves RFK Jr. nomination - Roll Call The Finance Committee voted to approve Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary, paving the way for a full Senate vote.
The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025 Former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg returning to government in Norway as finance minister Former NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says he is returning to government in his native Norway as finance minister
The National (Scotland) · Feb 3, 2025 Labour urged to stop standing on 'political sidelines' and back Budget FINANCE Secretary Shona Robison has urged Labour to stop standing on the “political sidelines” and back the Scottish Government’s Budget to…
Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025 Robison says Labour need to decide what side they are on ahead of Budget vote Scottish Labour has said its MSPs will abstain in the vote.
Al Jazeera · Feb 2, 2025 Israel’s Netanyahu travels to US to discuss Gaza ceasefire with Trump Trump, who has claimed credit for the Israel-Hamas deal, is expected to host Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday.
Dynamite News · Feb 1, 2025 Madhya Pradesh: Deputy CM Jagdish Devda welcomes Union Budget, calls it "Budget for Viksit Bharat" Deputy CM Jagdish Devda welcomes Union Budget, calls it "Budget for Viksit Bharat" Read further on Dynamite News:
Dynamite News · Feb 1, 2025 Gives a new consciousness in fulfilling resolve of developed India": Gujarat CM applauds Union Budget Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday praised the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Read further on Dynamite News:
Dynamite News · Feb 1, 2025 Massive administrative reshuffle in Rajasthan; 53 IAS, 113 RAS, 34 IFS transferred On Friday, IAS officer Ashutosh Pednekar, from the 2002 batch, has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Govt, Tribal Area Development Department, succeeding Bhanu Prakash of the 2003 batch. Read further on Dynamite News:
Dynamite News · Feb 1, 2025 To benefit from income tax relief, you need jobs: Shashi Tharoor takes dig at Budget highlight During Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Union Budget 2025 speech, announced that no income tax will be payable on income up to Rs 12 lakh, providing significant relief to taxpayers, especially the middle class. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Times of India · Feb 1, 2025 Union Budget 2025: Key highlights of the budget every kid should know Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released the annual budget on February 1. In her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government is focused on boosting private investment to strengthen growth, increasing funding in the agriculture sector and enhancing the spending power of India’s middle class.