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Japan government approves $92 bn extra budget
Japan government approves $92 bn extra budget
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Japan's unpopular minority government approved on Friday an extra budget to help pay for a massive stimulus package after the ruling coalition's worst election result in 15 years. The extra budget approved by the cabinet is worth 13.9 trillion yen ($92 billion) and is expected to be approved in parliament by the end of the year.

UK transport secretary quits in setback for Starmer
UK transport secretary quits in setback for Starmer
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Louise Haigh resigned as Britain's transport secretary on Friday after revelations that she pleaded guilty to a criminal offence before becoming a member of parliament. Her resignation is the first by a member of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's cabinet since his Labour party won power at a general election in July.