Sentences with phrase «further austerity measures»

Further austerity measures agreed at the cabinet meeting include new consumer tax increases and fresh public sector spending cuts.

The Greek government and its creditors continue to be at odds over the need for further austerity measures, but recent developments indicate the International Monetary Fund is closer to joining the bailout program.

And ahead of this week's budget, Falconer says the shadow cabinet is united on opposing further austerity measures, although he acknowledges that Jeremy Corbyn - who will reply to the Chancellor - faces a tough time at the Despatch Box.

Today, persistently toxic economic conditions, uncertainty, joblessness, and the possibility of further austerity measures continue to put a great strain on the Greek public, the authors say.

[89] In response, the Conservative - led Local Government Association, on behalf of 375 Conservative -, Labour - and Liberal Democrat - run councils, said that further austerity measures were «not an option» as they would «devastate» local services.