Tag #Cost Of Living

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Bellevue Hill Rent Rise Lags Behind Sydney Suburbs Amidst Cost-of-Living Pressures

Bellevue Hill's median weekly house rent rose only 4.4% to $2350 in five years, slower than nearby suburbs, possibly due to post-pandemic stabilization and cost-of-living pressures pushing tenants to cheaper alternatives; however, high-end rentals are seeing a cooling off, with some rents dropping s...

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UK Energy Bills Set to Fall by Over £100 Annually

Ofgem is to announce a drop in UK energy prices from July, which analysts predict will cut average annual household bills by over £100, although this follows a £4bn rise in consumer debt to energy suppliers and does not eliminate financial hardship for many households.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Inheritance Expectations Gap Widens Amidst Economic Headwinds

A new report reveals that 80% of Canadian parents worry about leaving an inheritance due to rising costs and trade tensions, while over half of younger adults expect one, highlighting a communication breakdown.

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UK Inflation Hits 3.5%, Highest in Over a Year

UK inflation unexpectedly jumped to 3.5% in April 2024, its highest in over a year, due to increased energy, water, and transport costs, exceeding analyst forecasts and delaying potential interest rate cuts.

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Brown Backs Starmer's U-turn on Winter Fuel Payments

Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown supports Labour leader Keir Starmer's decision to reverse plans to means-test winter fuel payments, suggesting that high-income earners could be excluded from the benefit to ensure fairness and address economic hardship among pensioners.

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Victorian Budget: Cost-of-Living Relief Balanced Against Soaring Debt

Victoria's 2025/26 budget includes $2.3 billion in cost-of-living relief and $3.3 billion in public service cuts, while projecting a record $200 billion state debt by 2029.

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UK Driving Lesson Costs Soar, Impacting Learners Financially

Rising costs of driving lessons in the UK, now averaging £36-£40/hour, are straining learners financially, impacting their learning frequency and creating accessibility issues, while instructors cite increased operational expenses to justify the prices.

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UK Energy Price Cap Cut by 7%

Ofgem reduced Britain's energy price cap by 7% to £1,720 annually, saving average households £129, effective July, due to a European gas price slump; however, bills remain £600 higher than before the Ukraine invasion, highlighting ongoing affordability challenges.

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Australia's Full Employment: A Key Factor in Labor's Election Victory

Australia reached near-full employment (3.5% unemployment) in August 2022, its lowest in almost 50 years, due to government stimulus during COVID-19 lockdowns, a strategy that helped Labor win the recent election despite the cost-of-living crisis, in contrast to typical recessionary responses to inf...

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Scotland's Net-Zero Transition: £750 Million Annual Cost Projected

A Scottish Government advisory report reveals a £750 million annual cost until 2050 for Scotland's net-zero transition, impacting households and businesses; the report calls for rapid adoption of electric vehicles and heat pumps, but lacks details on cost distribution.

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Victorian Government Announces $2.3 Billion to Combat 16% Cost of Living Increase

The cost of living in Victoria, Australia has risen 16 percent since late 2021, impacting food (up 19 percent), education (up 25 percent), and housing (up 18 percent), prompting a $2.3 billion government response including household bill support, free public transport for under-18s and other initiat...

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Victorian Budget: $17.9B in Spending, 1,200+ Job Cuts

The Victorian 2025-26 budget, announced Tuesday, allocates $17.9 billion to health, education, and cost-of-living measures, funded by a GST windfall and $3.3 billion in public sector cost-cutting resulting in at least 1,200 job losses, with potentially 3,000 more to come.

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