Australia's growth hits decades-low of 2.2%
Australia's potential economic growth has slumped to 2.2%, the lowest in decades, threatening wages and living standards. Discover the causes and implications.
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The 'Singles Tax' Costs Thousands Extra Per Year
Discover how the 'singles tax' creates a £6,300 annual financial burden for those living alone, forcing hard choices between social life and solvency. Learn more.
Jakarta police clash with protesters over living costs
Indonesian police deployed tear gas and water cannons as thousands protested against soaring prices in central Jakarta, highlighting growing public discontent.
Australia's immigration overhaul targets cost-of-living crisis
In a dramatic policy shift, Australia announces sweeping immigration reforms aimed at easing the nation's crippling cost-of-living crisis. Discover how cutting migrant numbers could reshape the economy and affect everyday Australians.
Reeves' Tax Gamble: Budget Amid Cost of Living Crisis
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure as her first budget approaches, with experts questioning whether income tax cuts can truly alleviate Britain's deepening cost of living pressures.
The Modern Country Gentleman: Redefining Rural Life
Discover how the traditional English country gentleman is evolving, blending heritage with contemporary values in today's rural Britain.
Why UK families are ditching their living rooms
Discover how British households are transforming traditional living spaces into home offices, gyms, and creative zones in a radical rethinking of domestic life.
Couple saves thousands living in shipping container home
Discover how one innovative couple transformed a shipping container into their dream rental home, saving over £12,000 annually while embracing sustainable living in the UK.
Fish & Chip Prices Soar 25% in Cost Crisis
Traditional British fish and chips could become an unaffordable luxury as prices surge by over 25% amid the ongoing cost of living squeeze, new research reveals.
Rachel Reeves faces fresh standards probe
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts escalating pressure as the government's standards watchdog investigates new information about her conduct, potentially threatening her political future.
Postcode Poverty: UK's Deprivation Map Revealed
Shocking new data exposes the stark reality of deprivation across Britain, with some communities facing challenges comparable to developing nations while others enjoy unprecedented prosperity.
Surviving on minimum wage: The shocking reality
A minimum wage worker reveals the shocking reality of surviving on £11.44 per hour in today's cost of living crisis, sharing practical budgeting tips that could help others struggling financially.
10 Countries Where Your Money Goes Further
Discover the nations where British expats and travellers can enjoy significantly lower living costs while maintaining quality of life, from sunny European hotspots to exotic Asian destinations.
Britons see no improvement under Starmer - study
Exclusive research shows majority of Britons report no meaningful improvement in their quality of life since Labour took office, with growing discontent over jobs and public services.
Ruby's tiny house dream near Scotland's hippy community
Meet Ruby, the self-proclaimed 'grungy old girl' who traded conventional living for a tiny house near Scotland's largest alternative community. Discover her journey to sustainable living and the freedom she's found in her compact new home.
Living on a Boat: UK Costs & Reality Revealed
Discover the reality of full-time narrowboat living in Britain - from mooring fees to winter challenges. Is this alternative lifestyle right for you?
City Couple Finds Freedom in Canadian Wilderness Homestead
James and Samantha Alofs traded their demanding city careers for a self-sufficient homestead deep in the Canadian wilderness, discovering a more meaningful existence far from modern pressures.
IFS: Child Poverty to Reach Record High in UK
New analysis reveals child poverty in Britain is projected to reach its highest level since records began, with nearly one in three children affected by 2028-29.
Real Living Wage Jumps to £12 - 460,000 Workers Benefit
Over 460,000 British workers are celebrating a significant pay rise as the Real Living Wage increases to £12 across the UK and £13.15 in London, offering financial relief during the cost of living crisis.
UK Minimum Wage Rises to £11.44: Full Details
Millions of UK workers are set for a significant pay rise as the National Living Wage increases to £11.44 per hour, with younger workers benefiting for the first time.
UK Living Wage Set for Major Increase in 2024
Millions of low-paid workers across Britain are set for a welcome pay boost as the National Living Wage prepares for its largest increase in years, providing crucial financial relief during the cost of living crisis.
Real Living Wage: Record 2025 pay rise announced
Millions of UK workers are set for a significant pay rise as the Real Living Wage receives its largest-ever increase, outpacing government minimum rates and tackling the cost of living crisis.
Real Living Wage rises 7% in UK pay boost
Nearly half a million UK workers will receive a significant pay increase as the Real Living Wage rises to £13.15 in London and £12.05 nationwide, outpacing government minimum rates.
DWP November Payment Dates: Cost of Living Support Schedule
Millions of UK households to receive vital financial support this November as DWP confirms payment schedule for pensions, benefits and cost of living payments.
Brits to be poorer than Turks and Latvians by 2040s
Groundbreaking economic research reveals Britain is on course to be outperformed by Turkey and Latvia within two decades, with the UK facing its worst relative decline in living standards since records began.
Melbourne's Downward Spiral: Why Residents Are Leaving
Exclusive investigation uncovers the harsh realities behind Melbourne's decline - from worsening traffic chaos and unaffordable housing to rising crime rates that have locals questioning their future in the city.
Man trades UK life for permanent cruise ship living
A British man reveals why he's trading conventional UK life for a permanent residence aboard a luxury cruise ship, claiming it's healthier and more cost-effective than mainland living.
House-sharing revolution sweeps UK amid cost of living crisis
Discover why thousands of UK adults are embracing multi-generational living and creative house-sharing arrangements to combat soaring living costs and build financial resilience.
DWP's £300 cost of living payment arrives this month
The Department for Work and Pensions is distributing £300 payments to eligible households across the UK as part of the government's cost of living support package. Find out who qualifies and when payments will arrive.
CBS News Standards Editor Quits Over Coverage Dispute
The head of standards at CBS News has dramatically quit following disagreements over the network's coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict, raising serious questions about journalistic integrity.
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