An economist says it will be tough to achieve the numbers set out in Labour's fiscal plan. 

The party says all its election commitments are fully costed - with the country returning to surplus in 2028/29. 

Labour would keep the Budget operating allowance tight at 2.4 billion dollars - and reinstate its pay equity scheme at a cost not yet determined. 

Economist Cameron Bagrie tells Andrew Dickens health seems to be the big winner from the plan - but there are trade-offs in other areas like education. 

An economist says it will be tough to achieve the numbers set out in Labour's fiscal plan.&nbsp;
The party says all its election commitments are fully costed - with the country returning to surplus in 2028/29.&nbsp;
Labour would keep the Budget operating allowance tight at 2.4 billion dollars - and reinstate its pay equity scheme at a cost not yet determined.&nbsp;
Economist Cameron Bagrie tells Andrew Dickens health seems to be the big winner from the plan - but there are trade-offs in other areas like education.&nbsp;

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Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist on Labour's fiscal plan

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The suspect accused of murdering Reform UK's Ann Widdecombe has been charged with preparing acts of terror, including against party leader Nigel Farage.

28-year-old Joshua Kerry was charged with one count of preparation of terrorist acts, according to police. 

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Kerry is due to appear in court later this week.

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The suspect accused of murdering Reform UK's Ann Widdecombe has been charged with preparing acts of terror, including against party leader Nigel Farage.
28-year-old Joshua Kerry was charged with one count of preparation of terrorist acts, according to police.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Kerry is due to appear in court later this week.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Ann Widdecombe's alleged killer being charged with acts of terror

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Inflation across Europe jumped to 3.8 percent in September - a higher rate than economists were predicting.

This increase was largely down to energy costs, and these are expected to make inflation rates go up further. 

Business correspondent Vicky Pryce explained how these rates could increase, and how that's likely to impact households. 

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Inflation across Europe jumped to 3.8 percent in September - a higher rate than economists were predicting.
This increase was largely down to energy costs, and these are expected to make inflation rates go up further.&nbsp;
Business correspondent Vicky Pryce explained how these rates could increase, and how that's likely to impact households.&nbsp;
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Vicky Pryce: business correspondent on inflation figures going up across Europe

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ACT is confident its KiwiSaver plan would put more in people's kitty by retirement. 

The party wants to scrap the Government contribution to KiwiSaver, and the tax paid on investment earnings made through the scheme.

It says the tax relief created, would be more substantial than the up to $260 currently contributed by the Government. 

Leader David Seymour says someone with a small balance, less than $15,000 may initially be worse off. 

"A builder, $60 grand a year through their career - they start when they're 20, by the time they retire, they would be $210,000 better off not paying tax on their returns."

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ACT is confident its KiwiSaver plan would put more in people's kitty by retirement.&nbsp;
The party wants to scrap the Government contribution to KiwiSaver, and the tax paid on investment earnings made through the scheme.
It says the tax relief created, would be more substantial than the up to $260 currently contributed by the Government.&nbsp;
Leader David Seymour says someone with a small balance, less than $15,000 may initially be worse off.&nbsp;
"A builder, $60 grand a year through their career - they start when they're 20, by the time they retire, they would be $210,000 better off not paying tax on their returns."
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David Seymour: ACT Party leader on the party's plan to cut KiwiSaver taxes

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Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist on Labour's fiscal plan

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