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austerity

[aw-ster-i-tee] / ɔˈstɛr ɪ ti /




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She told MPs her choices meant there would be no "reckless borrowing" or a return to austerity and that NHS waiting lists and government debt would continue to be cut.

From BBC

Elsewhere in Europe, three French governments have collapsed over the past 18 months due to budgetary disputes, with lawmakers failing to pass austerity measures that aim to reduce the deficit.

From Barron's

Elsewhere in Europe, three French governments have collapsed over the past 18 months due to budgetary disputes, with lawmakers failing to pass austerity measures that aim to reduce the deficit.

From Barron's

The tough austerity brought down triple-digit inflation but increased unemployment as factories closed.

From The Wall Street Journal

A UK Labour spokesperson said: "After 14 years of Tory chaos, a botched Brexit, and damaging austerity – we know families across Wales are struggling."

From BBC