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Telstra Slammed for Upfront Billing Changes Amid Cost of Living Crisis
Telstra is facing widespread criticism for its billing system changes, forcing customers to pay upfront for services, leading to price increases of up to $20 and complaints about lack of transparency during the cost of living crisis.
Telstra Slammed for Upfront Billing Changes Amid Cost of Living Crisis
Telstra is facing widespread criticism for its billing system changes, forcing customers to pay upfront for services, leading to price increases of up to $20 and complaints about lack of transparency during the cost of living crisis.
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56% Bias Score
UK Households Face Double Blow from Rising Energy and Water Bills
British households face a double blow as energy bills are set to rise by £85 to £1,823 annually in April, while three more water companies seek further price hikes, totaling £157 annually over the next five years, despite pre-election promises of a £300 reduction.
UK Households Face Double Blow from Rising Energy and Water Bills
British households face a double blow as energy bills are set to rise by £85 to £1,823 annually in April, while three more water companies seek further price hikes, totaling £157 annually over the next five years, despite pre-election promises of a £300 reduction.
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64% Bias Score
Council Tax Hikes Hit 90% of English Councils
Most English councils plan to raise council tax by 4.99% from April, with six exceptions exceeding this due to financial hardship; this disproportionately affects low-income households.
Council Tax Hikes Hit 90% of English Councils
Most English councils plan to raise council tax by 4.99% from April, with six exceptions exceeding this due to financial hardship; this disproportionately affects low-income households.
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48% Bias Score
Rate Cut Offers Limited Relief to Australian Homeowners Amid Rising Costs
Australian homeowner Emmanuella Grace welcomes the Reserve Bank's 0.25 percentage point cash rate cut to 4.1 percent, offering some relief from rising mortgage repayments, although she remains concerned about broader cost-of-living pressures. A Canstar model shows a $500,000 loan taken in April 2022...
Rate Cut Offers Limited Relief to Australian Homeowners Amid Rising Costs
Australian homeowner Emmanuella Grace welcomes the Reserve Bank's 0.25 percentage point cash rate cut to 4.1 percent, offering some relief from rising mortgage repayments, although she remains concerned about broader cost-of-living pressures. A Canstar model shows a $500,000 loan taken in April 2022...
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44% Bias Score
Centrelink Boost for 5 Million Australians in March
Over 5 million Australians will receive a Centrelink payment boost in March 2024 due to indexation, impacting Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, Carer Payments, Commonwealth Rent Assistance, and JobSeeker; however, JobSeeker's increase will be smaller next year because inflation has moderated.
Centrelink Boost for 5 Million Australians in March
Over 5 million Australians will receive a Centrelink payment boost in March 2024 due to indexation, impacting Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, Carer Payments, Commonwealth Rent Assistance, and JobSeeker; however, JobSeeker's increase will be smaller next year because inflation has moderated.
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44% Bias Score
Financial Strain Prolongs Post-Breakup Cohabitation in Toronto
High rental costs in Toronto are forcing some couples to live together after breaking up, causing emotional distress and delaying the separation process; a Royal Bank of Canada report highlights the significant financial burden faced by singles compared to couples.
Financial Strain Prolongs Post-Breakup Cohabitation in Toronto
High rental costs in Toronto are forcing some couples to live together after breaking up, causing emotional distress and delaying the separation process; a Royal Bank of Canada report highlights the significant financial burden faced by singles compared to couples.
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40% Bias Score
North Macedonia's Rising Food Prices Strain Household Budgets
Rising food prices in North Macedonia pushed the February minimum union basket to 63,773 denars (€1,026), a 521 denar increase from January, with the government implementing temporary price control measures until April 30th to mitigate the impact on households.
North Macedonia's Rising Food Prices Strain Household Budgets
Rising food prices in North Macedonia pushed the February minimum union basket to 63,773 denars (€1,026), a 521 denar increase from January, with the government implementing temporary price control measures until April 30th to mitigate the impact on households.
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40% Bias Score
UK Inflation Jumps to 3% Amid Rising Food and Energy Costs
UK inflation unexpectedly jumped to 3% in January 2024, the fastest rate in 10 months, driven by rising food prices (up 3.3%), airfares, and a 13% increase in private school fees due to VAT; this comes before further increases in energy, water, and council tax bills in April, exacerbating the cost-o...
UK Inflation Jumps to 3% Amid Rising Food and Energy Costs
UK inflation unexpectedly jumped to 3% in January 2024, the fastest rate in 10 months, driven by rising food prices (up 3.3%), airfares, and a 13% increase in private school fees due to VAT; this comes before further increases in energy, water, and council tax bills in April, exacerbating the cost-o...
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44% Bias Score
NI School Uniform Bill Mandates Pricing Transparency
Northern Ireland's new School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill, introduced by Education Minister Paul Givan, will legally oblige schools to justify uniform pricing to parents following a consultation with over 7,500 responses, mostly favoring affordability, and will require schools to consu...
NI School Uniform Bill Mandates Pricing Transparency
Northern Ireland's new School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill, introduced by Education Minister Paul Givan, will legally oblige schools to justify uniform pricing to parents following a consultation with over 7,500 responses, mostly favoring affordability, and will require schools to consu...
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36% Bias Score
UK Energy Bills to Rise 5% in April
UK energy bills are set to rise by 5% from April, adding £85 to the average annual household bill of £1,823, due to colder weather and lower gas storage in Europe, impacting 26 million households.
UK Energy Bills to Rise 5% in April
UK energy bills are set to rise by 5% from April, adding £85 to the average annual household bill of £1,823, due to colder weather and lower gas storage in Europe, impacting 26 million households.
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44% Bias Score
NYC Singles Tax: \$20,100 Annual Premium for Solo Living
In New York City, single renters pay \$20,100 more annually than couples sharing a one-bedroom apartment, the highest nationwide; this reflects high demand and limited supply, with couples saving an average of \$40,200 per year while the national average is \$15,123.
NYC Singles Tax: \$20,100 Annual Premium for Solo Living
In New York City, single renters pay \$20,100 more annually than couples sharing a one-bedroom apartment, the highest nationwide; this reflects high demand and limited supply, with couples saving an average of \$40,200 per year while the national average is \$15,123.
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60% Bias Score
Spanish Rent Increase Index Hits Record Low at 2.19%
Spain's January 2024 annual rent update index dropped to 2.19%, the lowest in three months, impacting contracts signed after May 25, 2023, under the new housing law; previous limits were 3% (2024) and 2% (mid-2022-2023).
Spanish Rent Increase Index Hits Record Low at 2.19%
Spain's January 2024 annual rent update index dropped to 2.19%, the lowest in three months, impacting contracts signed after May 25, 2023, under the new housing law; previous limits were 3% (2024) and 2% (mid-2022-2023).
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28% Bias Score
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