Category: Politics and Government

Britain Is Cutting Taxes Again. Why Now?

The government announced a budget as a national election looms. Here’s what you need to know.
Sheila Watson, Leader of a London Nonprofit, Wants to Improve Mobility

Sheila Watson works for a foundation that focuses on safe and environmentally sound mobility, supporting projects targeting access, emissions and safety.
Britain Is Cutting Taxes Again. Why Now?

The government announced a budget as a national election looms. Here’s what you need to know.
How China Came to Dominate the World in Solar Energy

Beijing is set to further increase its manufacturing and installation of solar panels as it seeks to master global markets and wean itself from imports.
I.M.F. Agrees to Much Larger Rescue Package for Egypt

The International Monetary Fund will provide $8 billion to Egypt, which is going through its worst economic crisis in decades.
Alabama IVF Protection Bill Will Reopen Clinics but Curb Patient Rights

Here’s what to know about the legislation, which the state legislature is expected to approve overwhelmingly on Wednesday.
China Shuts Down a News Conference, Shutting a Tiny Window for Its People

Once a year, the premier held a news conference, explaining the economy and giving Chinese a taste of political participation. That has come to an end.
Cyberattack Wreaks Havoc on Health Care Billing

The hack shut down the nation’s biggest health care payment system, causing financial chaos affecting a broad spectrum ranging from large hospitals to single-doctor practices.
China’s New Economic Agenda, a Lot Like the Old One: Takeaways

At the National People’s Congress on Tuesday, China’s leaders set an ambitious goal for growth, exactly the same one as last year.
China Sets Economic Growth Target of About 5%

Premier Li Qiang targets economic growth of about 5 percent this year as China signals readiness to borrow more for spending programs.
Trump’s Tax Cut Fueled Investment but Did Not Pay for Itself, Study Finds

The most detailed research yet on corporate response to the 2017 Republican tax law shows modest gains for workers and high cost to the federal debt.
China Has Thousands of Navalnys, Hidden From the Public

China has no dissident with the kind of public profile that Aleksei A. Navalny had. The government has many critics, but they all disappear from view.