Tag #Cost Of Living

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Labor pledges $690 million for cheaper medicines

Australia's Labor government announced a $690 million plan to reduce the cost of prescription medicines to $25 per script from $31.60, benefiting 20 million Australians and aiming to provide cost-of-living relief ahead of the May election.

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Algarve Offers Best Value for Budget Travelers in Europe

A new report shows that 80% of British tourists are influenced by travel deals and prices, with the Algarve, Portugal, ranking as the most budget-friendly destination in Europe due to lower prices than in Turkey and Bulgaria according to the Post Office's 2024 annual money report.

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Reduced Inequality
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California's Climate Fight Faces Affordability Test

In California, rising costs driven by climate change-related disasters are forcing Democrats to balance their climate priorities with affordability concerns, potentially altering the state's Cap-and-Trade program and other climate initiatives.

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Climate Action
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UK Government Faces Backlash Over Planned Welfare Cuts

The UK government plans welfare cuts, including stricter disability benefit criteria and potential PIP freezes, despite Labour MP concerns about the impact on vulnerable people and rising child poverty; internal battles and delayed announcements have marked the process.

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No Poverty
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Switzerland: High Income, High Cost of Living

Switzerland, boasting a high average annual income of \$93,400 and a top-ranked quality of life, attracts many; however, its high cost of living presents a challenge.

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Australian Electricity Prices to Rise Up to 8.9 Percent

Households across most of Australia's eastern seaboard face electricity bill increases of up to 8.9 percent from July 1st due to higher wholesale prices driven by low renewable energy output, elevated fossil fuel costs, and expensive transmission, posing a challenge to the Albanese government.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Greek Workers Face Wage Stagnation Amidst Rising Living Costs

A survey of Greek private sector employees reveals that 60% had no salary increase last year, 88% cut essential food spending, and 58% of renters spend over 40% of income on rent and heating; only 29% are covered by collective bargaining agreements.

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Australian Budget Prioritizes Cost-of-Living Relief Amidst Global Uncertainty

Australia's Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced the upcoming budget will prioritize cost-of-living relief with funds allocated for election promises, while tempering expectations for widespread new policies due to slower economic growth and global uncertainty, including a potential US recession and new...

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Australia's Budget to Reveal Deficit, Include Cost-of-Living Relief

Australia's Labor government will release its fourth budget next Tuesday, revealing a deficit of approximately \$26.9 billion, but including further cost-of-living relief for households, with details to be announced later, aiming to boost the government's standing before the upcoming election.

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Greens Offer Labor Support in Exchange for Debt Relief and Bulk Billing Boost

The Greens are offering Labor their support on key measures in exchange for immediate student debt reduction and a tripling of bulk-billing incentives, aiming to secure these policies before the election and prevent potential reversal by the opposition.

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Reduced Inequality
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German Consumers Paid €73.2 Billion Due to Price Fluctuations in 2024

Fluctuating prices of essential goods cost German consumers €73.2 billion in 2024 (€1,754 per household), less than in 2022 and 2023 but above the 2015-2021 average, according to Barclays analysis using German Federal Statistical Office data on 700 products.

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Australian Youth Face Mental Health Crisis Amidst Financial Strain and Political Disillusionment

A West Australian university report reveals that young Australians (14-25) face significant mental health issues exacerbated by financial pressures (HECS debt, cost of living), and display growing political disengagement despite prioritizing environmental action.

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