Tag #Cost Of Living

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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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44% Bias Score

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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64% Bias Score

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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40% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
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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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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.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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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...

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40% Bias Score

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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48% Bias Score

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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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.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
taz.de
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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...

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theglobeandmail.com
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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...

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36% Bias Score

No Poverty
smh.com.au
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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.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

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