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Faisal Islam: The cost-of-living crisis isn't over
Inflation is easing, but many people are still struggling to afford the basics.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
Greece faces general strike as workers protest cost of living squeeze
Unions demand ‘dignified wages’ as unequal recovery from debt crisis has left many struggling with higher costs. A nationwide strike by public- and private-sector employees looks likely to paralyse ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
Gottlieb: RFK Jr. 'will cost lives' if he follows through on health plans
Scott Gottlieb, who served as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) during President-elect Trump’s first term, expressed concerns with the pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the ...Politics - The Hill - 8 hours ago -
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29 Nigerian children may be sentenced to death for protesting against cost-of-living crisis
Twenty-nine minors in Nigeria could be facing the death penaltyWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
Hawaii has the highest cost of living in the U.S.: The state has 'really high home prices' and expensive goods, expert says
The most expensive states were found by analyzing the cost of living by The Council for Community and Economic Research.Business - CNBC - November 3 -
Shares in UK retailers fall as sector counts cost of NICs tax rise – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Tariffs, tech and Taiwan: how China hopes to Trump-proof its economy . Yesterday’s cut to UK interest rates doesn’t seem to have ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Greece to repay chunk of bailout debt early and touts recovery during anger over cost of living
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says Greece is set to make an early repayment of 5 billion euros or $5.3 billion in bailout-era debt in 2025World - ABC News - November 18 -
Henry Cuellar: Democrats should focus on border security, cost of living rather than 'talk of joy’
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) said Democrats failed to connect with voters due to unrelatable talking points during a Tuesday appearance on "NewsNation Now" with Connell McShane. He also highlighted ...Politics - The Hill - November 20 -
Greek workers hold general strike over high cost of living and call for collective wage agreements
Greek public and private sector workers have walked off the job in a 24-hour general strike that is disrupting services across the country, with public transport in the capital suspended for ...World - ABC News - November 20 -
Donald Trump’s trade tariffs could cost US consumers $2,400 a year – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest ecoonomic and financial news. Trump vows tariffs on Mexico and Canada and deeper tariffs on China . The US president-elect’s social media post announcing 25% ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
UK will allay Trump concerns over Chagos Islands, says minister, as Priti Patel says Tories opposed to deal– as it happened
Stephen Doughty, foreign office minister, says if UK had not negotiated a deal with Mauritius, ‘a legally binding decision against UK seemed inevitable’. Wes Streeting has now delivered his ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Public sector pay rises and debt interest costs push up UK government borrowing; Bitcoin nearing $100,000 – business live
UK records the second highest October borrowing since 1993, while crypto-friendly Trump pushes bitcoin towards $100k. The jump in UK borrowing last month ( see opening post ) makes it hard for ...World - The Guardian - November 21 -
What are the Medicare premiums and costs in 2025?
Beneficiaries are seeing price hikes across various services next year.Business - MarketWatch - November 12 -
An energy efficient home - why is it so difficult?
It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Offshore oil is back. At what cost?
Years after one of the worst spills in history, companies in search of new discoveries are drilling even deeper into the seabedBusiness - Financial Times - November 18 -
The Cost of Gold Rattles the Jewelry World
Bold gold pieces are trendy, but makers worry that the steep price increases for the precious metal will soon deter demand.Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Investors' reaction to Budget 'very different' to Truss, says Reeves's deputy
Treasury secretary speaks out to reassure the markets after a rise in the cost of government borrowing.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Why fewer teens get help with the costs of college
The number of teenage students getting the £40-a-week help with costs has halved since 2010.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Pubs hammered by ‘staggering extra costs’ from Budget
Shares in groups including JD Wetherspoon and Marston’s hit following national insurance and minimum wage increasesWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Why are university tuition fees going up?
Tuition fees in England are to rise for the first time in eight years, to help universities.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
DHL Owner Net Profit Falls on Costs
Deutsche Post reported a lower net profit on higher costs and said it expects earnings to grow in the fourth quarter, even in a muted economic environment.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
£500mn and counting: companies reckon with UK Budget costs
Sainsbury’s, BT and Wetherspoons among those warning that changes may force price rises for customersWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Vistry shares plunge as cost overruns hit profits
UK housebuilder blames ‘insufficient management capability’ and ‘poor divisional culture’ for underestimating costsBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
Trump tariffs could cost UK £22bn of exports
The UK could face a £22bn hit to its exports if Donald Trump carries out his tariff threats, researchers say.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Making Fun of Men in China Comes at a Cost
Chinese companies are trying to exploit burgeoning interest in women-focused content without upsetting male customers.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 11 -
Butter thefts highlight cost of Russia’s war economy
Rampant inflation of staple food prices is linked to soaring defence spendingBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
Why does it cost £100m for HS2 to protect bats?
Questions have been asked after HS2 said it had to apply for more than 8,000 consents.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
'WhatsApp screen sharing scam lost me £20,000'
Felicity Campbell says she "felt sick" after realising she had been scammed out of about £20,000.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Vodacom Group Earnings Hit by Higher Costs
The mobile phone operator, majority-owned by Vodafone, reported a fall in net profit for the first half of the year as it booked a number of costs in its accounts.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11 -
High childcare costs pose challenge for Australian business
Despite government subsidies, the expense is pushing many women out of the workforceWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Why mortgage costs are rising despite interest rate cut
Lenders have been raising the cost of fixed-rate deals creating a headache for buyers and those remortgaging.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
GAA reconsiders extra Casement funds as costs fall
The GAA say additional funds will be reliant on seeing "the colour of the money from the Treasury".Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
London drives surge in UK rental costs
Rents soar in October on back of high demand and pre-Budget landlord salesWorld - Financial Times - November 20 -
Thanksgiving dinner costs dip for second year
Thanksgiving dinner costs dipped for a second year in a row, according to a survey published Wednesday, though they remain at elevated levels. The annual American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) ...Politics - The Hill - November 20 -
King Charles's Coronation cost taxpayers £72m
Government figures show that more than £20 million was spent by the Home Office policing the event.Top stories - BBC News - November 22
