Inflation Climbs to 3.8%, Energy Subsidies Hinted
Australian inflation rises to 3.8%, prompting Treasurer Jim Chalmers to consider extending electricity bill relief. Discover the latest economic pressures and government response.
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Reeves Vows Growth Drive in Budget Amid Tax Rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges biggest growth drive in a generation while announcing tax rises to fill £30bn black hole. Full budget breakdown and analysis.
Reeves' Budget Tackles Living Costs and £20bn Gap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a budget targeting the cost of living crisis with minimum wage rises and tax changes, while facing a £20bn shortfall and party discontent. Discover the key measures.
Minimum wage rises to £12.71 for millions of workers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms minimum wage increases benefiting 2.7 million workers. National Living Wage rises to £12.71 from April, with youth rates seeing significant boosts.
Minimum Wage Increase to £10.85 Announced
The UK government has announced a significant increase to the National Minimum Wage, rising to £10.85 an hour for 18-20 year olds. Discover how this impacts 2.7 million workers.
Reeves Tells Labour MPs: Budget is 'Package Not Pick and Mix'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges Labour MPs to support her crucial budget, promising fairness despite unpopular measures. Key announcements expected on NHS, cost of living and economic growth.
Brits save £1,411 each by cutting back on spending
New research reveals 83% of Brits have tightened their budgets, saving £1,411 annually. Discover how households are adapting to the cost of living crisis.
Labour freezes rail fares for first time in 30 years
Keir Starmer announces a landmark rail fare freeze for 2026, saving UK commuters hundreds of pounds. Discover how this cost-of-living measure puts money back in your pocket.
Unions urge Chancellor to deliver living standards budget
TUC calls on Rachel Reeves to address child poverty and boost minimum wage in a budget focused on ending the 'Tory pay hangover' that has left workers only £12 better off since 2008.
Unions Urge Rachel Reeves to Address Living Standards Crisis
Trade unions intensify pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of March budget, demanding urgent action on living standards crisis affecting workers across Britain.
Kent food bank crisis: Demand soars as donations fall
Canterbury Food Bank faces unprecedented demand, distributing over 1,100 parcels monthly. With donations down £80,000, they're fighting a deepening cost of living crisis affecting families across Kent.
Reeves Under Pressure for Wealth Tax in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to address cost of living crisis while facing calls from political rivals to implement wealth taxes. Autumn budget expected to include tax threshold freezes.
Reeves pledges cost of living action in budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to 'grip the cost of living' in the 26 November budget, despite expectations of tax rises to bridge a multibillion-pound spending gap.
UK Rail Fare Freeze: First in 30 Years
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a historic rail fare freeze for 2026, saving commuters hundreds of pounds. Discover how this cost-of-living measure impacts your travel budget.
Scottish Dad in Coma After Turkey Holiday Heart Attack
A father from Glasgow is in a coma after a severe heart attack in Turkey. His daughter is fundraising for his medical bills after he travelled without health insurance. Help support the family.
Reeves on 'Mansplaining' and Budget Pressure
Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks out against media attacks and 'mansplaining' as she prepares to deliver a budget with tax rises and cost of living measures. Read the latest.
Energy price cap rises to £1,758 from January
Ofgem announces a surprise energy price cap increase for January, pushing bills to £1,758. Campaigners warn this offers 'no help to struggling families' amid a £4.4bn energy debt crisis.
Bay Area poverty rate jumps to 16.3% in 2023
New data reveals the San Francisco Bay Area's poverty rate surged to 16.3% in 2023, with 1.02 million residents now living in poverty. Discover how the cost of living crisis is affecting California.
Guardian corrects living standards and Unix errors
The Guardian has published corrections regarding a misattributed living standards analysis and a technical error confusing Unix. Readers can submit complaints to the provided contacts.
Warm Banks Return as UK Faces Winter Energy Crisis
As Arctic temperatures hit the UK and energy bills rise, thousands seek refuge in community warm spaces. Share your experience with the warm bank phenomenon.
Can Democrats flip a red Tennessee district?
In Tennessee, Democrat Aftyn Behn is building a 'coalition of the pissed off' to challenge a Republican stronghold. With the cost of living crisis central to her campaign, could she turn this seat blue for the first time since 1983?
Radical decluttering: Downsizing to find freedom at 65
Discover how one woman's choice to shed possessions and rent a room is redefining retirement. A compelling look at using money for experiences, not inheritance.
Shoppers outraged as toothpaste prices hit £23
Shoppers are furious as toothpaste prices soar to £23, with Colgate and Oral-B brands becoming unaffordable daily essentials. Discover why costs have skyrocketed and what experts say.
UK woman found in Florida grave after death pact
Sonia Exelby, 32, from the UK, was found stabbed and buried in a shallow grave in Florida after arranging to meet online individuals. Read the full investigation details.
New Suspect in Zante One-Punch Killing
A Sky News investigation uncovers a new suspect in the killing of British father Matt Jeffrey on a Greek island stag do. Discover the family's fight for justice and the impact of one-punch violence. Listen to the full podcast.
245 new homes planned for Tower Hamlets site
Planning permission granted for two new tower blocks with 245 homes in Spitalfields, London's most gentrified area. The development includes social rent homes amid ongoing community concerns.
UK wages won't recover 2021 purchasing power until 2044
New analysis reveals UK workers have lost over £4,000 in spending power since 2021, with real wages not expected to recover until 2044. Discover the economic factors behind this decline.
Inflation falls but food prices keep rising
UK inflation eased to 3.6% in October, yet accelerating food prices pose a major challenge for the Bank of England and continue to strain household budgets.
Energy price cap to fall 1% in January before rising
Ofgem's energy price cap is predicted to fall by just £22 annually in January 2026 before a £75 rise in April. Discover why bills remain high despite wholesale price drops.
Ex-couple build six-figure business after divorce
Beccy Dickinson and her ex-husband built a six-figure business together after their marriage ended. Discover how they transformed their professional relationship while working with Google and Netflix.
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