The Latest Breaking News from Budget

How Does The 26/27 Federal Budget Affect Efforts Against Climate Change?

The 2026–27 Federal Budget pledges new funding for household clean energy. Here’s how it helps — and harms — Australia’s climate efforts.

Pedestrian.tv · May 12

NZ’s costly fees-free scheme did little to widen access to tertiary education – new study

The government’s decision to scrap the one-year fees-free tertiary scheme in this month’s Budget will be contentious. Some will see it as a sensible saving, others as another blow to students facing high living costs.

The Conversation · May 12

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

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

Critical test for immigration funding

House Republicans will try to adopt a budget resolution that emerged from the Senate in a first step toward funding immigration agencies. CQ Roll Call’s Paul M. Krawzak, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman discuss the challenge for House leaders and the road ahead for the budget reconciliation process. Show Notes:

Roll Call · Apr 27

As a Short Squeeze Takes Hold of Avis Budget Stock, Should You Load Up on CAR Shares?

Avis Budget gets caught in a short squeeze as shares surge over 600% in a month.

Barchart · Apr 22

Avis Budget Group Stock Explodes 15% on Massive Short Squeeze Frenzy Amid Travel Demand

Avis Budget Group Inc. shares continued their meteoric rise Tuesday, surging more than 15% in early trading to $700.51 as one of the most intense short squeezes in recent memory showed no signs of easing, with short interest exceeding 50% of the float and hedge funds scrambling to cover positions.

International Business Times · Apr 21

Trump budget includes $1.5 trillion in defense spending and cuts to domestic programs

The president's budget arrives as the House and Senate remain tangled over current-year spending

The Independent UK · Apr 3

Local leaders to be given powers to choose how some income tax is spent, Reeves announces

Treasury officials asked to draw up a roadmap for measures to be published at the Budget

The Independent UK · Mar 17