George Osborne

George Osborne

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George Osborne is a British politician and former Chancellor of the Exchequer, serving from 2010 to 2016 under Prime Minister David Cameron. He played a pivotal role in shaping the UK's economic policy during a period of austerity, advocating for fiscal consolidation and reducing the budget deficit. Osborne is also known for his involvement in the Brexit campaign and has since taken on various roles in the private sector, including as editor of the Evening Standard.

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George Osborne predicted mass unemployment and a collapse of world trade due to Brexit.

Der Brexit war die richtige Entscheidung
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-24
3.0

The Chancellor of the Exchequer at the time of the vote, George Osborne, warned of a profound shock from leaving the EU.

They were told Brexit would fix things. Now they’re getting their seventh PM Burnham in a decade
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-21
5.0

George Osborne is mentioned in relation to the 'Northern Powerhouse' initiative.

Burnham brings in top economists before possible leadership run | Andy Burnham
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-19
5.0

George Osborne, the then chancellor, said: 'We have confidence in him doing the job and we think he’s done a good job in recent years.'

What was Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s trade envoy role? | UK news
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-21
8.0

George Osborne is the chairman of the board of the British Museum with whom discussions regarding the return of cultural goods have stalled.

Βρετανικό Μουσείο: Τα Γλυπτά του Παρθενώνα παραμένουν στο Λονδίνο παρά την ανακαίνιση
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-12-23
5.0

George Osborne has been hired by OpenAI to manage relations with governments worldwide.

Amazon sắp đầu tư 10 tỷ USD vào OpenAI
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2025-12-17
7.0
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Former chancellor George Osborne is joining artificial intelligence (AI) giant OpenAI.

Former chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-16
8.0

George Osborne, the president of the British Museum, expresses optimism about the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures.

Γλυπτά του Παρθενώνα: Αισιόδοξος για συμφωνία με την Ελλάδα ο πρόεδρος του Βρετανικού Μουσείου
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-12-07
7.0

Labour figures are anxious about a repeat of George Osborne’s notorious omnishambles budget.

The budget has averted an immediate crisis for Labour – but the danger is not over yet | Budget 2025
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-27
4.0

However, Reeves could highlight that higher spending is required to mend public services and to support an ageing population.

Rachel Reeves’s high-stakes autumn budget in five key charts | Budget 2025
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-26
5.0

George Osborne was the Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer who managed austerity policies.

warum Labour und Tories versagen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-25
5.0

George Osborne was the Chancellor who predicted problems from appointing independent economists.

The difficult question about how powerful the Budget watchdog is
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-25
5.0

George Osborne is the chairman of the trustees mentioned in relation to the British Museum.

Το «ροζ δείπνο» και ο σεβασμός στα μνημεία
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-11-02
5.0

George Osborne is the chairman of the British Museum's commissioners.

Θα φέρουν τα Γλυπτά οι δημοσκοπήσεις; – Ντιμπέιτ στην «Κ»
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-09-12
5.0

A Sunday Times story claimed Mandelson had 'dripped pure poison' about Brown, after the pair had met on Deripaska’s yacht, moored close to Rothschild’s family villa in Corfu.

A banya with a billionaire, undeclared loans and ‘pure poison’: the many scandals of Peter Mandelson | Peter Mandelson
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-11
5.0

Former Chancellor George Osborne was mentioned in relation to planning JD Vance's vacation social agenda.

RNC dismisses Democrats' attack on Vance, UK foreign secretary's fishing trip
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-08-14
5.0

Vance’s stay at Dean Manor, an 18th-century Georgian home reportedly arranged by the former chancellor George Osborne.

Lammy refers himself to watchdog after fishing illegally with JD Vance | David Lammy
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-13
5.0

George Osborne commented on the historical importance of the Bayeux Tapestry and its impact on British culture.

Foram precisos 900 anos para a Tapeçaria de Bayeux regressar ao Reino Unido | Artes
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-07-10
7.0

George Osborne, the British Museum's chair of trustees, described the exhibition as 'the blockbuster show of our generation'.

Bayeux Tapestry to return to British Museum on loan after 900 years
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-08
8.0

George Osborne implemented austerity budgets that cut public services and welfare spending.

Reconstruir el consenso sobre la ayuda
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-06-18
3.0

George Osborne is the Chairman of the British Museum who was reported to have agreed to the return of the Parthenon Marbles.

Εντός και Εκτός: Τα επόμενα βήματα του διαλόγου με την Αγκυρα
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-06-07
5.0

The planned cuts represent the biggest attack on the welfare state since George Osborne ushered in the years of austerity.

Starmer faces growing rebellion over welfare cuts
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-08
3.0

George Osborne is mentioned alongside David Cameron in a critical light.

If you’re reading this column, Elon Musk has messed up | Stewart Lee
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-16
3.0

George Osborne's austerity regime is cited as a justification for current fiscal policies.

If even Germany is embracing higher spending, why on earth can’t Labour? | William Keegan
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-16
4.0

The chief cause was George Osborne’s savage austerity, cutting resources to local government.

Keir Starmer is having his chainsaw moment – but all he will slash is democracy | Simon Jenkins
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-14
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