Cost Living Increase

Growing cost of elder care an increasing burden for families

The growing cost of elder care is putting an increasing burden on American families. NBC News' Christine Romans profiles one American family dealing with the financial and emotional burdens of ...

7 credit card fees that increase the cost of your debt

Interest charges aren't the only things that can cause your credit card debt to balloon. These fees can, too.

Flies, rats and offers of hush money - the price of living next to a ‘monster’ incinerator

The UK's burden of waste is disproportionately falling on deprived areas, where residents have spoken to the BBC.

Fear that winter fuel payment cut will cost lives

Wales' older people's commissioner says people will die because of the decision.

Have Paychecks Kept Up With the Cost of Living?

On average, pay has risen faster than prices in recent years. But the overall picture is complicated — and it’s not just facts versus “vibes.”

Business - The New York Times - October 28

Autumn budget live: Rachel Reeves raises taxes by £40bn and increases spending on NHS and schools

Chancellor announces changes to employers’ national insurance contributions, inheritance tax, capital gains tax and other duties. Budget 2024: key points at a glance Full report: Reeves raises ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – UK politics live

Analysis from business and trade department says bill will significantly strengthen workers’ right. In the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

US consumers cut back on spirits as cost of living pressures bite

Drinkers who splashed out during pandemic pull back from vodka, rum and Scotch whisky

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Watch live: Biden, Sanders give remarks on lowering drug costs

President Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) are in New Hampshire Tuesday to tout efforts made by the administration on health care savings and lowering drug prices. The duo are expected to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Armed activists launch new protests in Martinique over high living costs

Government officials in Martinique say protesters with automatic weapons targeted police and firefighters during a fresh round of violent demonstrations in the French Caribbean island

World - ABC News - October 23

Perth man treated for scurvy as cost-of-living crisis brings back ‘disease of the past’

Doctors discover 51-year-old patient who sometimes skipped meals and ate mostly processed food had condition caused by severe vitamin C deficiency. Get our breaking news email , free app or ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Nigeria's president reshuffles his cabinet during the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Nigeria's president reshuffles his cabinet during the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation

Nigeria's president has fired five ministers and appointed seven new ones in a major cabinet reshuffle

World - ABC News - October 23

This Texas city has the lowest cost of living in the U.S.: There is 'investment in the area keeps home prices low,' expert says

Realtor.com ranked the cities with the lowest cost of living by examining regional price parities data by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Business - CNBC - October 27

29 Nigerian children may be sentenced to death for protesting against cost-of-living crisis

World - Yahoo News - November 1

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 penalty

World - 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 - 6 days ago

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 - Yesterday

Inheritance tax increases expected in Budget

It is not known how many people are likely to end up paying more under the government's plan.

Roche Increases Dividend on Higher Sales

Roche said it would increase its dividend after its hemophilia injection Hemlibra and multiple sclerosis treatment Ocrevus lifted sales in the first nine months of the year.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

IRS Increases Standard Deductions for 2025

Inflation pushes up the deductions to $15,000 for single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately and $30,000 for couples who file jointly.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Boardmasters organisers increase security measures

Organisers of the Newquay music festival announce increases in security measures for the 2025 event.

Migrant deportations to increase, says EU chief

The EU chief made the comments to member states, as Italy kicks off a contested migrant processing scheme.

After Decades of Increases, CEO Pay Dipped in 2023

An annual study of chief executive compensation found average pay dropped nearly 20 percent last year, reflecting a reduction of stock options in their pay packages.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Egypt increases fuel prices by 10% to 17%

Egypt has raised fuel prices by between 10% and 17%, a move likely to impact the cost of both goods and services

World - ABC News - October 18

Why WNBA Scoring Hasn’t Increased Like in the NBA

The WNBA set milestones in countless metrics this season, from total attendance, to social media engagement to TV viewership. One area in which the W didn’t have a banner year, however, is scoring ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Killer's 'unduly lenient' jail sentence increased

John Paul Whitla was previously handed a minimum 15-year prison sentence for killing Nathan Gibson.

How to increase your chances of seeing the northern lights

Stargazers should prepare themselves for an uptick in aurora borealis -- or northern lights -- activity as the current solar cycle nears its peak.

Water regulator signals further increase to bills in England

Companies pushing for prices to increase by up to 84% on top of inflation over next 5 years to boost investment

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Democrats knock McDonald’s over price increases

A group of Democratic senators knocked McDonald’s over its price increases and its “dominant market position” as the largest fast-food chain across the country. In a letter sent to McDonald’s ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Report shows steady increase in abortions in states with bans

Since the end of Roe v. Wade in 2022, the number of women receiving abortions has increased steadily and consistently in nearly every state that has banned it, according to a new comprehensive ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Companies’ earnings reports increase volatility of US stocks

Share prices swing as high valuations and uncertain outlook put investors on edge

World - Financial Times - October 26

Business and wealthy bear brunt of £40bn tax increases in UK Budget

Markets unsettled by extent of government borrowing as Rachel Reeves boosts spending

Business - Financial Times - October 30

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Exxon beats earnings estimates, increases fourth-quarter dividend

Exxon's stock rose in early trading after beating earnings expectations.

Business - CNBC - November 1

With Oil Prices Weak, OPEC Plus Postpones Increases Again

Saudi Arabia, which leads the group, appears wary of unsettling markets just before the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Latino support for Trump increases from 2020

Vice President Kamala Harris is winning the Latino vote over former President Donald Trump nationwide. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson details why this matters and notes that support for Trump has grown ...

Atos Launches $252 Million Capital Increase

The troubled IT firm said it would issue new shares in its latest move to reduce debt.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Most Americans expect Trump to increase debt: Survey

A majority of Americans expect the national debt to rise under President-elect Donald Trump, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted after the election. The poll found that 62 percent of ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Most Americans Expect Trump to Increase National Debt

A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows a majority of people think the President-elect will drive the country further into debt, beyond its current $35 trillion level.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

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