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Spanish Unions Demand Inclusion of Housing Costs in Salary Negotiations
Spanish unions UGT and CC OO are demanding that housing prices be included in salary negotiations because the current CPI doesn't reflect the rising cost of living, impacting workers' purchasing power despite wages exceeding inflation. This issue will be addressed in the upcoming AENC negotiations.
Spanish Unions Demand Inclusion of Housing Costs in Salary Negotiations
Spanish unions UGT and CC OO are demanding that housing prices be included in salary negotiations because the current CPI doesn't reflect the rising cost of living, impacting workers' purchasing power despite wages exceeding inflation. This issue will be addressed in the upcoming AENC negotiations.
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52% Bias Score
Increased Costs Force Cancellation of 25 East Anglian Festivals
The Cambridge Folk Festival, along with 24 other East Anglian festivals, was canceled in 2025 due to increased costs and inflation, resulting in a £320,000 loss for the Cambridge event in 2024 and significantly impacting local musicians and the regional economy.
Increased Costs Force Cancellation of 25 East Anglian Festivals
The Cambridge Folk Festival, along with 24 other East Anglian festivals, was canceled in 2025 due to increased costs and inflation, resulting in a £320,000 loss for the Cambridge event in 2024 and significantly impacting local musicians and the regional economy.
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44% Bias Score
Australian Car Insurance Premiums Surge
Australian car insurance premiums increased by an average of 5.8 percent in 2025, with Victorians facing the highest rise at 8.3 percent, adding \$225 to their average annual cost of \$2,940, driven by factors such as natural disasters and claims, but consumers can mitigate costs by comparing prices...
Australian Car Insurance Premiums Surge
Australian car insurance premiums increased by an average of 5.8 percent in 2025, with Victorians facing the highest rise at 8.3 percent, adding \$225 to their average annual cost of \$2,940, driven by factors such as natural disasters and claims, but consumers can mitigate costs by comparing prices...
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32% Bias Score
North Macedonia Faces Rising Prices Amidst Disparate Wage Increases
North Macedonia's cost of living surged 1.5% in May 2025 compared to April, fueled by a 4.1% increase in food prices, while government officials received a 13.8% salary hike, sparking criticism amidst stagnant worker wages.
North Macedonia Faces Rising Prices Amidst Disparate Wage Increases
North Macedonia's cost of living surged 1.5% in May 2025 compared to April, fueled by a 4.1% increase in food prices, while government officials received a 13.8% salary hike, sparking criticism amidst stagnant worker wages.
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40% Bias Score
Reform UK's Surge in Scottish By-election Underscores Public Dissatisfaction
The Hamilton by-election saw Labour win, but Reform UK secured 26% of the vote, highlighting public dissatisfaction with mainstream parties and signaling a potential shift in Scottish politics ahead of next year's devolved elections.
Reform UK's Surge in Scottish By-election Underscores Public Dissatisfaction
The Hamilton by-election saw Labour win, but Reform UK secured 26% of the vote, highlighting public dissatisfaction with mainstream parties and signaling a potential shift in Scottish politics ahead of next year's devolved elections.
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52% Bias Score
Soaring Spanish Coastal Rental Prices Exacerbate Affordability Crisis
The average weekly cost of beachfront rentals in Spain has risen to €1270 in 2025, a 7% increase from 2024, driven by high international demand and impacting affordability for many Spanish families; prices vary widely depending on location and time of booking.
Soaring Spanish Coastal Rental Prices Exacerbate Affordability Crisis
The average weekly cost of beachfront rentals in Spain has risen to €1270 in 2025, a 7% increase from 2024, driven by high international demand and impacting affordability for many Spanish families; prices vary widely depending on location and time of booking.
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44% Bias Score
UK Food Prices Surge 4.4%, Exacerbating Inflation Crisis
UK inflation remains at 3.4% in May, driven by a 4.4% increase in food prices, impacting household budgets significantly, with retailers blaming increased business taxes and calling for government intervention.
UK Food Prices Surge 4.4%, Exacerbating Inflation Crisis
UK inflation remains at 3.4% in May, driven by a 4.4% increase in food prices, impacting household budgets significantly, with retailers blaming increased business taxes and calling for government intervention.
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52% Bias Score
Munich Beer Garden Defies Inflation with Unusually Low Prices
A Munich beer garden owner is bucking the trend of rising prices by offering affordable beer (€2.60 for 0.5 liters) and spritzers (€3.80) in a construction pit, foregoing services to keep costs low and increase accessibility.
Munich Beer Garden Defies Inflation with Unusually Low Prices
A Munich beer garden owner is bucking the trend of rising prices by offering affordable beer (€2.60 for 0.5 liters) and spritzers (€3.80) in a construction pit, foregoing services to keep costs low and increase accessibility.
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36% Bias Score
Australian Households Face Rising Bills Across Multiple Sectors
Starting July 1st, Australian households face increased costs for energy (up to 9.1 percent in NSW), internet (up to $5 monthly for some Telstra plans), and phone services (up to $4 monthly for some Vodafone plans). These increases are due to rising operational costs for businesses, and increased wh...
Australian Households Face Rising Bills Across Multiple Sectors
Starting July 1st, Australian households face increased costs for energy (up to 9.1 percent in NSW), internet (up to $5 monthly for some Telstra plans), and phone services (up to $4 monthly for some Vodafone plans). These increases are due to rising operational costs for businesses, and increased wh...
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24% Bias Score
Free Bus Travel for 150,000 West of England Children
Starting this summer, children aged 5 to 15 in the West of England will ride buses for free, a move impacting 150,000 young people and funded by £13.5 million in government grants to alleviate cost of living pressures and promote public transit, marking the first such program outside of London.
Free Bus Travel for 150,000 West of England Children
Starting this summer, children aged 5 to 15 in the West of England will ride buses for free, a move impacting 150,000 young people and funded by £13.5 million in government grants to alleviate cost of living pressures and promote public transit, marking the first such program outside of London.
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52% Bias Score
New Zealand Butter Crisis: 65% Price Surge Forces Extreme Measures
New Zealand's domestic butter prices surged 65% in the year to March 2024, leading to consumers driving long distances for cheaper options, starting butter delivery side hustles, and even making butter at home, despite New Zealand being the world's top dairy exporter.
New Zealand Butter Crisis: 65% Price Surge Forces Extreme Measures
New Zealand's domestic butter prices surged 65% in the year to March 2024, leading to consumers driving long distances for cheaper options, starting butter delivery side hustles, and even making butter at home, despite New Zealand being the world's top dairy exporter.
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44% Bias Score
Wealth in the Philippines: Low Income, Low Cost of Living, and New Visa Options
In the Philippines, the average annual household income is \$4,439, significantly lower than in the U.S. (\$51,147), but the cost of living is much lower, attracting expats and retirees with visas like the SRRV and a new digital nomad visa, despite a shortfall in the 2024 tourism target of 7.7 milli...
Wealth in the Philippines: Low Income, Low Cost of Living, and New Visa Options
In the Philippines, the average annual household income is \$4,439, significantly lower than in the U.S. (\$51,147), but the cost of living is much lower, attracting expats and retirees with visas like the SRRV and a new digital nomad visa, despite a shortfall in the 2024 tourism target of 7.7 milli...
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40% Bias Score
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