#living-standards

[ follow ]
#tax-policy #economy #child-poverty #food-banks #food-insecurity #regulation #business-investment #employment
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Failure to tackle dependence on food banks in UK driving public discontent

Rising child poverty and food bank use are driving public discontent and increasing demand for political alternatives in the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It's time for Rachel Reeves to reconsider Labour's manifesto promises on tax | Rain Newton-Smith

Government must implement decisive tax and regulatory reforms to revive business investment, job creation, and raise living standards nationwide.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Keir Starmer downplays warnings that taxes will have to be raised in autumn

Starmer emphasized that some figures concerning the public finances, particularly the projected shortfall, are not recognized by him and indicated a need to prioritize living standards.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ministers urged to overhaul and raise carer's allowance

The Resolution Foundation reported that unpaid carers on low incomes face a heavy financial penalty, losing an average of 10% of their income compared to non-carers.
Public health
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

A year in power - BBC correspondents assess how Labour are doing

Labour's government aims to boost growth and improve living standards, confronting various economic challenges since taking power.
#economy
more#economy
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

World Bank slashes global economic outlook as trade tensions continue

The World Bank warns of deep harm to living standards due to reduced global growth forecasts influenced by trade tensions and policy uncertainty.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

More dolls means better living - why American abundance matters

Trump's remarks suggest that children might receive fewer toys, like two dolls instead of 30, during a trade dispute, marking a historical perspective on his policies.
US politics
[ Load more ]