The Latest Breaking News from Budget

As global fuel risk rises, NZ Budget 2026 puts roads first – again

Three months into the war in Iran, the largest disruption to New Zealand’s oil supply in living memory appears to have done nothing to change the government’s approach to transport.

The Conversation · May 28

UK bond yields set for biggest weekly drop since 2024; retail sales fall as drivers cut back on fuel - as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK · May 22

The Women’s Budget Statement Was Full Of Promises We’d Heard Before

Experts say the 2026/27 Federal Budget includes some wins for women, but much of the Women’s Budget Statement relies on existing policies.

Pedestrian.tv · May 15

What To Expect From Tomorrow’s 26/27 Australian Federal Budget

The Albanese government hands down the 2026 federal budget tomorrow night. Here’s a simple guide to the key changes amidst the jargon.

Pedestrian.tv · May 11

Australia and Japan commit to ‘support the flow’ of energy – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 3

How long should a mattress last?

Whether you're looking to buy a new bed or wondering if you should replace your current one, here's how long your mattress should last according to its design and price.

Tom’s Guide · May 3

Tom Kerridge: I don’t know why anyone would open a pub or restaurant any more

Many pubs, restaurants and hotel companies will see their costs increase significantly this month. Alex Ross spoke to celebrity chef Tom Kerridge and others in the business as fears grows over the future for the industry, and what it provides

The Independent UK · May 2

Avis Budget Just Named the Firm Behind Its Apparent Short Squeeze. Should You Keep Gambling on CAR Stock Here?

Avis Budget's stock surged in a short squeeze tied to Pentwater Capital Management but quickly reversed after selling pressure and weak earnings.

Barchart · May 1

Martin Lewis has been called by politicians ahead of the UK Budget

Lewis told of how his role as the nation’s financial adviser is ‘not always easy’.

Evening Standard · Apr 29

Avis Budget Stock Just Halved in the Blink of an Eye... and Wall Street Thinks It Has Much Farther to Fall

Avis Budget’s meteoric short-squeeze surge to well above $800 and brutal 70% collapse may just be the beginning of a deeper unwind as fundamentals reassert control.

Barchart · Apr 27