Tag #Cost Of Living

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French School Supply Costs Drop 5.53% in 2025

The average cost of school supplies for incoming sixth graders in France decreased by 5.53% to €211.10 in 2025, due to a more stable economic context and changes in consumer behavior, impacting all retail channels.

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24% Bias Score

No Poverty
dailymail.co.uk
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UK Rent Costs Surge 33 Percent, Exceeding Affordability Threshold

New data reveals a sharp increase in UK rental costs in 2024, exceeding 33 percent compared to 2023 and surpassing the affordability threshold in many areas, particularly London, leading to calls for rent regulation and highlighting the housing crisis.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
bbc.com
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High Bus Fares Strain Young Adults in England; Free Travel Proposed

A report recommends free bus travel for under-22s in England to address high costs impacting young people's ability to work, study, and socialize, contrasting with existing government funding for service improvements and examples from other countries with affordable public transport.

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56% Bias Score

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elpais.com
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Spanish Inflation Eases in July, But Food Prices Remain a Concern

Spain's July inflation eased to 2.7%, down from 10.8% three years ago; food prices also rose 2.7%, with some items like eggs increasing while others like olive oil decreased; consumer behavior shifts toward smaller quantities and budget brands.

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40% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
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Hornsea Uniform Swap: A Community Solution to Cost and Waste

The Great Big Hornsea Uniform Swap, held on Saturday at East Riding Leisure Hornsea due to high demand, provided free school uniforms to parents and carers, saving families hundreds of pounds and diverting clothing from landfills.

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
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England's Unequal School Uniform Grants Create Financial Strain on Low-Income Families

Money Wellness, a UK debt advisor, reports that only 22 of 153 English councils offer school uniform grants, unlike other UK nations. The average uniform cost exceeds £340 for primary and £454 for secondary students, creating a financial burden on low-income families. The DfE is limiting branded ite...

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36% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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England's Rental Affordability Crisis Deepens

Across England, renters spent 36.3% of their income on rent in 2024, exceeding the 30% affordability threshold; London's average was 41.6%, with some boroughs reaching 74.3%, leading to calls for rent regulation to address the affordability crisis.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
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Families Struggle with Rising Food Costs During School Holidays

Rising food prices are forcing families to adopt creative strategies, such as buying reduced items and meticulous meal planning, to feed their children during the six-week school summer holiday; charities warn current funding is insufficient to support all struggling households.

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32% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
elmundo.es
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Soaring Food Prices in Spain Exacerbate Cost of Living Crisis

Spanish food prices have increased by 38.5% since July 2019, exceeding overall inflation, impacting household budgets and purchasing power; the removal of tax breaks further increased costs by 853 million euros.

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44% Bias Score

No Poverty
theguardian.com
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High Prices at Italian Beaches Lead to Drop in Attendance

Italian beach resorts are experiencing a 15-25% drop in attendance this summer due to high prices, particularly for sunloungers (€30-€90/day), impacting weekday visits and overall spending; this coincides with a growing public rebellion against the dominance of private beaches and limited free acces...

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
dailymail.co.uk
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Tax Threshold Freeze Impacts Millions of British Savers

Millions of Britons will face higher tax bills on their savings this year because of frozen tax thresholds and rising interest rates, impacting 3.4 million people, up from 3.1 million five years ago; critics urge the Chancellor to address the effects of the tax-threshold freeze, known as 'fiscal dra...

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48% Bias Score

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kathimerini.gr
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Fewer Athenians Vacationing This Summer Due to Economic Crisis

Amidst Greece's economic crisis and inflation, fewer Athenians are leaving the city for summer vacations, impacting businesses and altering typical summer patterns, as confirmed by Eurostat data and surveys.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

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