#cost-of-living-crisis

#cost-of-living-crisis

The Bank of England's public consultation on new banknote themes distracts from pressing issues like the cost-of-living crisis, offering an unnecessary focus on aesthetics.

The study reveals that 17% of workers struggle to cover essential outgoings, and 40% have little or no disposable income left for savings or emergencies.

Bow Arts has announced the acquisition of two buildings in east London to convert into long-lasting affordable studio spaces for creatives, aiming to tackle the cost of living crisis.

Londoners owe 1.4 billion in unpaid council tax, an increase of 11% in just one year, emphasizing the severe impact of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

The Savage Club, one of Australia’s oldest private men-only clubs, is trialing mixed dining, allowing women as guests due to a significant drop in visitor numbers.

Joseph Charm, a 32-year-old comedian, utilized his Britain's Got Talent platform to critique British communication habits humorously and share his experiences as an unemployed parent.

Albanese, in his victory speech, expressed a commitment to navigate Australia through global uncertainties, emphasizing resilience, optimism, and a focus on Australian values in addressing challenges.

The Old White Horse closed suddenly in autumn 2022, despite surviving the pandemic. It was listed for £625,000 and sold to a mystery buyer.

Now, after nearly 17 months of unemployment, it all rings hollow. I had to fall back on the gig economy to make ends meet.

Rachel Reeves reportedly accepted free tickets to a Sabrina Carpenter concert, stirring controversy amid government cutbacks to disability benefits during a cost of living crisis.

Two-thirds of small independent museums fear closure amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, with declining footfall making survival increasingly difficult.

In another world, perhaps I would've made money from my body. I might have sold photos online or posted short videos with my face cropped out. I might have been happily paraded around on the arm of some well-paying and probably much older client or gone on a few dates with them for extra cash. It is something I've thought about more than once, especially recently, with the cost-of-living crisis raging on and conversations around profiting off female sexuality at an all-time high.

Mauritius is voting under the shadow of a wire-tapping scandal and a cost of living crisis, with results expected on Monday after the new parliamentary elections.