Showing 157 to 168 of 336 results
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.
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.
Progress
40% Bias Score
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 ...
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 ...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Dutton Supports Wage Rises, but Stops Short of Matching Albanese's Above-Inflation Proposal
Peter Dutton supports wage increases for 2.9 million low-paid Australian workers but opposes an above-inflation rise, unlike Prime Minister Albanese who advocates for such an increase to combat cost-of-living pressures, setting the stage for a key election battleground.
Dutton Supports Wage Rises, but Stops Short of Matching Albanese's Above-Inflation Proposal
Peter Dutton supports wage increases for 2.9 million low-paid Australian workers but opposes an above-inflation rise, unlike Prime Minister Albanese who advocates for such an increase to combat cost-of-living pressures, setting the stage for a key election battleground.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Australian Private Health Insurance Premiums Rise Sharply
Australian private health insurance premiums are rising by a national average of 3.73 percent, the largest increase since 2018, impacting 15 million policyholders, with increases varying widely between providers and levels of cover, following government intervention to reduce initially requested hik...
Australian Private Health Insurance Premiums Rise Sharply
Australian private health insurance premiums are rising by a national average of 3.73 percent, the largest increase since 2018, impacting 15 million policyholders, with increases varying widely between providers and levels of cover, following government intervention to reduce initially requested hik...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Australian Chocolate Prices Surge Amidst Broader Cost-of-Living Crisis
Rising global cacao prices, coupled with a weak Australian dollar, have led to a significant price increase in chocolate bars, exemplified by a Lindt bar costing \$8.50, while supermarkets show grocery prices 3.7 percent higher year-on-year, and service industries are cutting services alongside pric...
Australian Chocolate Prices Surge Amidst Broader Cost-of-Living Crisis
Rising global cacao prices, coupled with a weak Australian dollar, have led to a significant price increase in chocolate bars, exemplified by a Lindt bar costing \$8.50, while supermarkets show grocery prices 3.7 percent higher year-on-year, and service industries are cutting services alongside pric...
Progress
40% Bias Score
UK Charitable Giving Plummets by Four Million Amidst Cost of Living Crisis
A survey reveals four million fewer UK residents donated to charity in 2023 than in 2019, primarily due to rising living costs and reduced interest among younger people, forcing charities to seek alternative funding sources.
UK Charitable Giving Plummets by Four Million Amidst Cost of Living Crisis
A survey reveals four million fewer UK residents donated to charity in 2023 than in 2019, primarily due to rising living costs and reduced interest among younger people, forcing charities to seek alternative funding sources.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Sydney Rents Surge Amid Housing Shortage
Sydney's rental market experienced a surge in prices year-on-year to March 2024, with median house rents reaching $775 and units $725 per week, driven by a housing shortage; however, some premium areas saw rent decreases.
Sydney Rents Surge Amid Housing Shortage
Sydney's rental market experienced a surge in prices year-on-year to March 2024, with median house rents reaching $775 and units $725 per week, driven by a housing shortage; however, some premium areas saw rent decreases.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Rising Driver's License Costs in Germany Prompt Calls for Reform
The rising cost of obtaining a driver's license in Germany, with over half of aspiring drivers relying on parental support, has prompted state transportation ministers to seek cost reductions, primarily by simplifying theoretical exams to reduce failure rates. This is despite rising public transport...
Rising Driver's License Costs in Germany Prompt Calls for Reform
The rising cost of obtaining a driver's license in Germany, with over half of aspiring drivers relying on parental support, has prompted state transportation ministers to seek cost reductions, primarily by simplifying theoretical exams to reduce failure rates. This is despite rising public transport...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Canadian Parents Express Deep Concern Over Adult Children's Finances
A survey of 573 Canadian parents reveals that only 13.7% believe their adult children (Millennials and Gen Z) will be better off financially, with 27% fearing their children will be worse off due to high living costs, a challenging job market, and difficulty entering the housing market; many young a...
Canadian Parents Express Deep Concern Over Adult Children's Finances
A survey of 573 Canadian parents reveals that only 13.7% believe their adult children (Millennials and Gen Z) will be better off financially, with 27% fearing their children will be worse off due to high living costs, a challenging job market, and difficulty entering the housing market; many young a...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Australian Election: Labor and Coalition's Cost-of-Living Policies Face Scrutiny
Australia's election campaign features Labor's plan to legislate against supermarket price-gouging despite a lack of evidence, and the Coalition's gas reservation scheme aiming for lower prices but facing criticism due to past policy failures and unreleased modelling.
Australian Election: Labor and Coalition's Cost-of-Living Policies Face Scrutiny
Australia's election campaign features Labor's plan to legislate against supermarket price-gouging despite a lack of evidence, and the Coalition's gas reservation scheme aiming for lower prices but facing criticism due to past policy failures and unreleased modelling.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Labor Promises Federal Aid for Home Batteries to Cut Energy Bills
Australia's Labor party will offer federal assistance for households to buy home batteries, aiming to cut annual power bills by over \$1000, as part of its election campaign; the Coalition is focusing on gas price reductions.
Labor Promises Federal Aid for Home Batteries to Cut Energy Bills
Australia's Labor party will offer federal assistance for households to buy home batteries, aiming to cut annual power bills by over \$1000, as part of its election campaign; the Coalition is focusing on gas price reductions.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Australian Election: Dutton Leads in Polls as Cost of Living and Climate Change Dominate
Australia's general election will be held on May 3, with Prime Minister Albanese facing Liberal leader Dutton in a contest focused on cost of living, climate change, and economic policy; current polls suggest Dutton holds a lead as preferred prime minister.
Australian Election: Dutton Leads in Polls as Cost of Living and Climate Change Dominate
Australia's general election will be held on May 3, with Prime Minister Albanese facing Liberal leader Dutton in a contest focused on cost of living, climate change, and economic policy; current polls suggest Dutton holds a lead as preferred prime minister.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Showing 157 to 168 of 336 results