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US Says Working On New $20 Bn 'Facility' For Argentina

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he was working to help corral the private sector around a new $20 billion "facility" to support Argentina's embattled economy.

International Business Times · Oct 15, 2025

The IMF reckons the global economy remains ‘in flux’, but the Trump effect is real – and Australians aren’t fooled

Even as the government and investors try to treat the Trump situation as ‘normal’, the US has never been less attractive to Australian holidaymakers

The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2025

'Absolutely Critical' To Boost Growth In Europe: IMF Official

It is absolutely critical for European countries to boost growth and productivity to catch up with the United States, a senior IMF official told AFP, calling on policymakers to make "smarter" spending choices.

International Business Times · Oct 15, 2025

Starmer only read China spy witness statements this morning, No 10 says, as Cleverly accuses PM of misquoting him – as it happened

PM says he intends to publish statements in full and blames previous government for failure of the case

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025

PMQs live: Starmer vows to publish China spy scandal witness statements in clash with Badenoch

At a fiery PMQs Kemi Badenoch accused Sir Keir Starmer of ‘obfuscation’ over the China spy case

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025

Reeves admits she’s looking at tax rises and spending cuts in Budget

The chancellor blamed Brexit for the move, saying it has had a ‘severe’ impact on the public finances

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025

Netanyahu says bodies of hostages received as Trump reportedly says fighting could resume if Hamas fails to uphold agreement – as it happened

Netanyahu says Israeli military receive two bodies; Trump says ‘as soon as I say the word’ Israel would resume Gaza attacks

The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2025

UK government borrowing costs fall as Reeves hints at tax rises – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025

Reeves eyes tax hikes as economy suffers ‘severe and long-lasting’ Brexit impact

Rachel Reeves said ‘austerity, Brexit, and the ongoing impact of Liz Truss’s mini-budget’ had weighed heavily on the UK economy.

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2025

Reeves to touch down in Washington after IMF warns of rising UK inflation

The Chancellor is to champion Britain as a place where investors and businesses can count on economic stability during meetings in Washington DC.

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025