Tag #Cost Of Living

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Australian Election 2025: Liberals Aim to Reclaim Lost Seats

The 2025 Australian federal election sees Liberal candidates attempt to regain seats lost to independent "teal" candidates in 2022, with the outcome depending on shifting voter priorities from climate change to economic concerns and the potential for a hung parliament.

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Climate Action
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High Cost of Before- and After-School Care in Canada Creates Financial Burden for Working Parents

In Canada, the short school day and inflexible before- and after-school programs create significant financial burdens for working parents; high costs, long waitlists, and inflexible scheduling options, forcing parents to pay for unused hours, impacting families' finances and potentially labor partic...

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Quality Education
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Australia Election: Tax Cuts vs. Housing in Policy Clash

Ahead of Australia's May 3 election, the Coalition proposes $10 billion in one-off tax cuts up to $1200 for taxpayers earning between $48,000 and $104,000, while Labor pledges an identical sum to build 100,000 homes for first-home buyers from 2027, creating a clash of economic philosophies.

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Reduced Inequality
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Poilievre's Massive Rally Highlights Strong Grassroots Support, but National Impact Uncertain

Pierre Poilievre's Edmonton rally, attended by an estimated 9,000-15,000 people, far surpassed the attendance of Liberal events, highlighting strong grassroots support driven by cost-of-living concerns and skepticism towards polls and mainstream media, although its national impact remains uncertain.

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Reduced Inequality
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Coalition's Gas Plan Promises Significant Energy Bill Cuts

The Coalition proposes a national gas plan to lower energy bills by increasing domestic gas supply, promising 7% gas bill and 3% electricity bill cuts for households, and 15% gas bill cuts for industries, with modelling suggesting broader cost reductions.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Labor Vows $2,300 Solar Battery Savings, Sparking Election Debate

Australia's Labor Party promises to cut solar battery costs by 30 percent, saving homeowners up to $2,300, funded by a $2.3 billion taxpayer-funded program starting July 1st if elected, despite opposition claims of rising electricity prices.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Cost of Living, Dutton Concerns Impact Australian Election

A Resolve Strategic survey reveals that 49 percent of voters in Australia's marginal seats hesitate to vote Labor due to cost of living concerns, while 46 percent are hesitant to vote Coalition due to concerns about Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's personality. 30 percent of voters remain uncommitte...

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No Poverty
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Australian Election Campaigns Launch with Major Policy Announcements

Australia's Labor and Coalition parties launched their election campaigns three weeks before the May 3rd election, unveiling major housing policies and tax incentives amid concerns over fiscal stability and public support for cost of living relief.

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Reduced Inequality
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Milan's Booming Economy Leaves Many Behind

Post-Expo economic growth in Milan has increased wealth inequality, with high housing costs and salaries failing to keep pace, forcing essential workers to leave and creating a divided city.

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UK Investors Face Losses Amidst Stock Market Volatility and Tariff Uncertainty

Stock market turmoil and potential UK tariffs are causing financial uncertainty for Britons; some have lost significant investment funds, while others anticipate lower mortgage rates due to an additional interest rate cut.

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Reduced Inequality
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UK Carer's Allowance Rises, but Increase Lags Behind Inflation

The UK government has increased state pensions and benefits, including a 1.7% rise in carer's allowance and a higher weekly earnings threshold of £196, enabling carers to work more without losing benefits, impacting 60,000 more people by 2029; however, this increase is lower than the current inflati...

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No Poverty
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Fuel Poverty Crisis in England: Millions Affected, Birmingham Hardest Hit

In 2024, 2.73 million English households experienced fuel poverty (defined as low energy efficiency and disposable income below £20,700 post-housing and fuel costs), with Birmingham showing the highest rates (71.2-63.5% in some areas), highlighting the impact of rising energy costs and the need for ...

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No Poverty

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