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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Labour MPs call on Starmer to focus on radical ideas to lower cost of living

Labour MPs demand radical solutions to lower everyday costs for food, energy, childcare, and housing.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks 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.
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World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month 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
3 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Good morning Britain prepare to be told yet again that decline is all you deserve | Owen Jones

"It is now devastatingly clear that there is no alternative to discarding this failed experiment... cuts to disability benefits... strip support from citizens unable to independently clothe themselves."
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Tell us what you would you like to see from Reeves' spring statement

The Independent prioritizes accessibility to quality journalism at a critical time in U.S. and UK history.
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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

UK drops down list of affluent nations after decade of stagnation, NIESR finds

The UK has fallen behind other nations in living standards due to welfare cuts and stagnant incomes.
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago
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UK economy posts surprise growth at end of 2024, but concerns remain

The UK economy unexpectedly grew by 0.1% in Q4 2024 despite concerns over future outlook.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

All UK families to be worse off by 2030' as poor bear the brunt, new data warns

UK living standards are projected to fall by 2030, particularly impacting low-income families, raising doubts about Labour's promises for improvement.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

UK drops down list of affluent nations after decade of stagnation, NIESR finds

The UK has fallen behind other nations in living standards due to welfare cuts and stagnant incomes.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Poorest in Britain worse off than Slovenia as incomes stagnate, report warns

UK's poorest households are now worse off than Slovenia's after prolonged stagnant growth.
Stagnation in UK wages post-2009 financial crisis has exacerbated living standards.
Tax and benefit changes are worsening living conditions for Britain's poorest.
Labour's planned welfare cuts may further decline living standards in the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Labour unveils sick-pay guarantee for 1.3m lowest-paid workers

UK government to guarantee sick pay for low-income workers, improving living standards by providing 80% pay from the first day of illness.
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fromTime Out Worldwide
7 months ago

The cities with the best quality of life for expats, ranked

Zurich is rated the best city for expats in Mercer's annual Quality of Living Report, highlighted by its outstanding public services and cultural vibrancy.
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