Tag #Cost Of Living

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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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Inflation Down, But Cost of Living Remains High

New Zealand's annual inflation rate has dropped to 2.7 percent, the lowest since December 2021, but many consumers are still facing significant cost increases in areas like council rates, electricity, insurance, food, and health, despite a fall in transport costs.

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European Grocery Prices Vary Widely in 2025: Geneva Most Expensive, Budapest and Warsaw Cheapest

The Deutsche Bank's Grocery Index ranks Geneva as the world's most expensive city for groceries in 2025, 6% higher than New York, while Budapest and Warsaw are the cheapest in Europe, at 63% lower than New York, based on Numbeo data.

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Pension Savings Plummet 20% Amid Rising Costs in Britain

Britain's average monthly pension contribution has fallen 20 percent since December to £53.40, while average monthly household spending surged 12 percent to £1,564, impacting retirement savings amid criticism of Labour's tax policies.

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Rising Rents Force Welsh Man From Long-Term Home

A Welsh man working two jobs faces housing insecurity due to an 8.2% increase in private sector rents in Wales in the year to June 2024, forcing him to leave his long-term home and find a new one for significantly more rent; despite some easing in the home-buying market.

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Ankara Market Visit Highlights Inflation's Impact on Turkish Citizens

CHP leader Özgür Özel visited Ankara's Demetevler market, highlighting inflation's impact by comparing the gold coin equivalent of minimum wage and pensions between 2002 and now; vendors described decreased sales and customers struggling to afford necessities.

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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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Pensioners £806 Worse Off Amidst Rising Costs

Analysis reveals British pensioners are up to £806 worse off this year due to increased energy bills, council tax, groceries, and the removal of winter fuel payments, exceeding the state pension increase; the government disputes the findings.

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Europe's Defense Dilemma: Military Spending vs. Social Welfare"

During NATO's recent summit, only Spain opposed raising defense spending to 5 percent of GDP, prompting questions about prioritizing military strength over social welfare in the face of rising living costs and strained public services across Europe; this is particularly critical given recent crackdo...

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European Rent Prices in 2025: London Highest, Athens Lowest

A Deutsche Bank report reveals that London had the highest average monthly rent (€5,088) for a three-bedroom city center apartment in 2025 among 28 European cities, while Athens had the lowest (€1,080); rent increases between 2020 and 2025 varied widely, with Istanbul seeing a 206% surge.

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California Housing Crisis Deepens Amid Soaring Insurance Costs

California's rising climate risks and soaring insurance costs are creating a housing crisis, with insurers posting a $1.1 billion net underwriting loss in Q1 2025 and over 150,000 homes uninsured, potentially devaluing millions of properties.

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Rising Costs Shift Greek Tourism Towards Non-Rented Accommodation and Foreign Travel in 2024

In 2024, rising accommodation and food costs in Greece led to 73.7% of Greek tourists' overnight stays being in non-rented accommodations (often friends' or family's homes), resulting in shorter trips (mostly 4–7 days) and a 7.6% rise in outbound travel, despite a 3.9% increase in domestic trips. Th...

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