Chris Mason: Starmer's defence plan leaves crunching trade‑offs for Burnham to confront

The BBC's political editor Chris Mason reflects on the fallout from the Defence Investment Plan.
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‘Guns vs. butter’: IMF flags tough trade-offs as governments ramp up defense spending

The International Monetary Fund has raised the alarm over a global “guns versus butter” trade-off as countries ramp up defense spending. The dilemma refers to the tough decisions governments face when ...
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More car buyers are stretching out their auto loans—but longer terms come with trade-offs

With the average price of a new car now topping $50,000, more buyers are stretching out their loan terms to lower the monthly payment. The average loan length is now 69 months, with the share of ...
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Health costs force trade-offs: Here's what to know

Higher health care expenses are heightening concerns about affordability, causing some consumers to make financial trade-offs in their spending, saving and investing. CNBC's Sharon Epperson joins ...