Schufa: These two women want to change Schufa. Will they succeed?
Two women aim to reform the German credit rating agency Schufa, striving to eliminate the stigma and shame associated with credit scores.
Gabon asks IMF for new arrangement in a bid to stabilize finances
Gabon has requested a new financial arrangement with the IMF following previous suspension issues related to its credit facility.
Gordon Brown's chilling warning on Reform in major intervention
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown warns that Nigel Farage's Reform UK will revert Britain to policies that exacerbate child poverty, advocating for the abolition of a controversial benefit limit.
DWP update released for first time confirms big rise for one benefit
The UK Department for Work and Pensions has revealed a significant rise in Universal Credit claimants, driven mainly by transitions from legacy benefits rather than new claims.
DWP Universal Credit payment hike rising to £760 for millions of households
The UK Department for Work and Pensions has announced reforms to Universal Credit, increasing payments to £760 for millions while also investing in employment assistance.
DWP Universal Credit changes to take place from April 2026 - key details
The UK Department for Work and Pensions plans to implement changes to Universal Credit in April 2026 aimed at reducing welfare benefits associated with health conditions to address perceived disincentives for employment.
Health in Bragança: Executive submits project for reform and modernization
The Bragança Paulista Executive has submitted a bill to the City Council for a R$ 96.6 million credit operation aimed at reforming and modernizing the city's healthcare network, pending approval from the councilors for exclusive use in permanent investments.
Struggle over new credit rules: No consensus in the debt commission in sight
The members' positions in the debt commission are far apart, and even the possibility of failure is seen as not unlikely as they work on renewing the debt brake.
Starmer says Reform UK and Tories are in ‘cruel alliance’, as bill to get rid of two-child benefit cap unveiled – UK politics live
Keir Starmer criticizes the alliance between Reform UK and the Conservatives as detrimental to child poverty, coinciding with the unveiling of a new bill aimed at removing the two-child benefit cap.
Pension Provision: Rating Agency: Pension Reform Necessary for Germany's AAA Rating
The credit rating agency Scope emphasizes the urgent need for a significant pension reform in Germany to maintain its AAA credit rating, citing the aging population as a major threat to mid-term growth.
Rating Agency ScopE Warns: Without Pension Reform, No Top Credit Rating
The European rating agency Scope warns that Germany may lose its top credit rating if pension reforms are not implemented due to the challenges posed by an aging population and related expenditures.