Calum Rutter

Deputy editor

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Slovenian government warned against hiking spending in election run-up

Slovenia’s budget watchdog has told the government it cannot use Covid-19 as cover for high... Read more
Surprise rate cut ‘destroys Turkish central bank’s credibility’

Turkey’s central bank has cut its benchmark policy rate despite inflation being so high that... Read more
South Africa in better-than-expected position to reduce deficit

Strong economic growth and higher-than-predicted revenue in recent months have been tipped to make... Read more
Polish region backs down on discriminatory law in row over EU funds

A Polish regional government scrapped an anti-LGBT resolution, becoming the first such authority in... Read more
52 countries set to reduce spending to below pre-pandemic levels

World Bank researchers expect 52 countries to cut spending per head to below pre-pandemic levels in... Read more
Ethiopia seeks new IMF deal as creditors meet to discuss debt restructuring

The Ethiopian government has asked for support from the International Monetary Fund to replace an... Read more
Ireland appears to soften stance on OECD corporation tax deal

Irish leaders have spoken less harshly than usual about a planned global shake-up of corporation... Read more
The rush for green bonds could form a bubble – BIS

Rapid growth in green bond values could represent a boom similar to the dotcom and sub-prime... Read more
Lebanon’s bondholders urge ‘speedy’ debt restructure

A group of Lebanon’s international creditors has called for the new government to begin the debt... Read more
Sweden targets environment and growth in budget ahead of election

The Swedish government has presented its 2022 budget that it says will “take Sweden forward” after... Read more

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