Afternoon Update: national cabinet to tackle fuel crisis; Queensland cyclone warning; and is honey really a superfood?
The Australian government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has called a meeting of the national cabinet to address a fuel supply crisis amidst rising economic pressures due to the war in Iran.
Iran war is ‘a dark cloud’ over Bank of Canada and the spring fiscal update
The ongoing Iran war is impacting Canadian economic policies, particularly as the Bank of Canada is expected to raise interest rates due to rising inflation caused by global oil price spikes.
After Lavagna's departure, the new head of INDEC evaluates three options to update the inflation index
The new head of INDEC, Pedro Lines, is exploring various options to update Argentina's inflation index following Marco Lavagna's resignation amid criticisms of outdated methodologies.
How much do building managers earn in March 2026
In March 2026, building managers in Argentina will receive their last salary update based on February's wages, with a significant adjustment of 1.8% to be applied to their basic salary from January 2026.
Spring Statement LIVE: Rachel Reeves to deliver major update on economy
Rachel Reeves is set to present her Spring Statement, emphasizing the effectiveness of her economic plan for working people amidst recent political challenges.
Spring Statement: All you need to know as Rachel Reeves delivers key update
Rachel Reeves is set to present a Spring Statement aimed at demonstrating economic stability amid global tensions and recent political challenges for the Labour Party.
Nigeria: El-Rufai's Aide Gives Update On Former Governor's Detention
An aide to former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai provided an update on his ongoing detention by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission eight days after he voluntarily reported to their office.
Australia marks 60 years since switching to decimal currency
Australia celebrates the 60th anniversary of its switch to decimal currency, a significant update that simplified its monetary system.
In addition to the new CPI, INDEC also planned to update another key index that has distortions
INDEC's plan to update the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to reflect more current data has been suspended, alongside another crucial index related to wages that also suffers from significant delays and distortions.
Crisis at INDEC: 8 keys to understand the controversy over the new inflation measurement that the Government canceled
The Argentine government canceled the publication of a new inflation index that was expected to show higher figures, prompting controversy over the methodology and implications of the update.
SUAF: Family Allowance Amounts in February 2026
In February 2026, holders of Family Allowances from Anses will receive a 2.85% increase, in line with the latest inflation index published by Indec.
How much do Armed Forces personnel earn in February 2026
Armed Forces personnel will receive a salary increase in February 2026 due to a revised pay scale effective from December 2025.
DWP issues cost of living payment update for 2026 in new response
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued an update urging people to check for unclaimed benefits and warns of scams amidst ongoing economic challenges.