The budget in March forecast a $42 billion deficit this financial year, though that does not include unbudgeted election promises or the soaring cost of wages.

After weeks of federal government spending announcements leading up to budget day, the biggest unknown remains how large the deficit will be and where and how deep the expected cuts will land.

With just days to go until the Liberal government introduces its much-anticipated federal budget, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre won’t say whether his party will strike down the legislation — ...

Ms Reeves will deliver her Autumn Statement from November 26 and there are reports she could scrap a popular pensions option.

In two separate rulings, US judges say the plan to cut off Snap food benefits for millions is likely unlawful.