Political News
In bid to oust PM, Spain's PSOE says it will respect most budget commitments
The leader of Spain's Socialist PSOE party has said he will stick to the recently-approved 2019 Budget Law if MPs support his no-confidence vote against the Prime Minister.
EU to fund €55bn reforms in anti-austerity move against jobless surges
Brussels proposed on Thursday funding two financial instruments worth €55bn to back reforms in EU member countries to fight against the financial crisis and surges in joblessness, Reuters reported.
NHS deficit doubles as demand mushrooms
NHS trusts in England reported a financial deficit that was roughly double the amount initially expected in the final quarter of 2017/18, while pressure is ramping up from unprecedented demand for accident and emergency services in the first three months of 2018.
Business giants press for 'frictionless' Brexit trade agreement
A group of European business leaders met Theresa May to warn her that time is running out to secure a "frictionless" post-Brexit trade deal and that they were considering to withdraw investment given current uncertainty.