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fromCreative Bloq
2 weeks ago

A banknote redesign? Now? It's nothing more than an expensive vanity project

The Bank of England is focusing on banknote redesign themes while pressing economic issues persist, reflecting misplaced priorities.
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

One in six UK workers struggling to pay bills as second jobs hit record high

One in six UK workers struggle to pay bills at month-end, highlighting ongoing financial stress despite inflation easing.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Blackheath Fireworks could return after six-year break after licence application

Blackheath Fireworks may return after six years with a new annual event proposed by Slammin Events pending council approval.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

Amid a cost of living crisis for London's artists, a charity has secured dozens of affordable studio spaces

Bow Arts has announced the acquisition of two buildings in east London to convert into long-lasting affordable studio spaces for creatives, aiming to tackle the cost of living crisis.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Interactive map show the London boroughs with highest council tax debts as 390,000 residents fall into arrears

Londoners owe 1.4 billion in unpaid council tax, an increase of 11% in just one year, emphasizing the severe impact of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
London politics
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Melbourne's Savage Club to allow lady guest' diners as cost of living strikes men-only haven

Savage Club begins a six-month trial of mixed dining to combat declining patronage amidst the cost-of-living crisis.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Chancellor makes a 'humiliating U-turn' and Starmer told to apologise 'for his terrible judgment' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Chancellor's reversal allows more pensioners to receive winter fuel payments during the cost of living crisis.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Lewisham-born comedian lands fifth place in Britain's Got Talent 2025

Joseph Charm critiques British communication with humor, incorporating experiences as an unemployed parent during the cost-of-living crisis.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Mapped: Find your nearest baby bank

The Independent is committed to investigating critical issues affecting Americans, ensuring facts are separated from messaging, especially at a pivotal moment in US history.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

London food banks expect to see surge in demand

One in five London food bank providers expects demand to double or more in the coming year, highlighting the severe impact of the cost-of-living crisis.
London food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Australia PM Anthony Albanese wins second three-year term

Anthony Albanese becomes the first Australian prime minister in 20 years to win a second consecutive three-year term.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Canada votes after Trump renews 51st state call DW 04/28/2025

Canadians are prioritizing sovereignty in a snap election shaped by U.S. President Trump's controversial statements and a pressing cost-of-living crisis.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago

Will businesses survive the Chancellor's April price inccrease? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"Last year, many regions across the UK experienced a significant number of business closures, reflecting broader economic challenges."
London startup
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I graduated from Oxford with no job lined up. To avoid paying London rent, I now pet-sit and sleep in strangers' homes.

Now, after nearly 17 months of unemployment, it all rings hollow. I had to fall back on the gig economy to make ends meet.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Awful April' bills rise will push people to poverty and homelessness, charities warn

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism during critical societal issues, particularly regarding the cost of living crisis and essential services.
NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Op-Ed | With an older, poorer city, preserving access to healthy food is critical | amNewYork

Older New Yorkers face increased poverty and food insecurity, worsening their health amid a cost-of-living crisis.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Cuts to welfare. Cuts to international aid. Has Labour lurched too far to the right?

"Pip to me has been a godsend. It gets me out. If you're stuck in the house, depression kicks in. It affects your mental health."
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Reeves accepted free tickets to Sabrina Carpenter concert' as freebies row reignites

Extravagant gifts to officials, like concert tickets amid budget cuts, highlight the disconnection from the public during a cost of living crisis.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
4 months ago

Could you offer any of these adorable animals a forever home?

Animal abandonment in London has risen by 20% during the cost-of-living crisis, prompting calls for increased adoptions.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

It's not because I want people to think I'm great': Michael Sheen on paying off 1m of his neighbours' debts

Michael Sheen aims to alleviate debt for vulnerable individuals in South Wales through a unique philanthropic project.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

World Book Day: Why more schools are asking pupils not to wear costumes of their favourite characters

London schools are adopting a more flexible approach for World Book Day to reduce costs for families.
Children encouraged to wear pyjamas or dress as words, minimizing financial pressures.
This initiative highlights a commitment to inclusivity and promoting reading among students.
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Missed a mortgage payment? Here's why early and open communication with your lender is crucial

As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, many Irish households find themselves increasingly unable to meet their financial obligations, particularly in terms of mortgage repayments.
Real estate
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Energy network owners have made 3.9bn from higher bills, says report

UK energy network companies profited nearly £4 billion from household bills amid the energy crisis due to regulatory miscalculations.
Ofgem's regulation misjudged the borrowing costs of energy network owners, allowing excess profits to be charged to consumers.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Knife crime strategy needs to focus on stopping supply as well as possession, says policing minister UK politics live

The government is focusing on the supply of knives to youths, enhancing sentences for knife offences as part of a broader strategy.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago

Plight at the museum for London's smallest venues at half-term

Two-thirds of small independent museums fear closure amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, with declining footfall making survival increasingly difficult.
London
fromeuronews
7 months ago

Stampedes at Christmas charity events kill 32 people in Nigeria

The desperation for food during the cost-of-living crisis led to tragic stampedes at Christmas charity events in Nigeria, resulting in many fatalities.
fromIndependent
7 months ago

Olivia Petter: OnlyFans is not empowering women - it just props up a system of exploitation and degradation

In another world, perhaps I would've made money from my body. I might have sold photos online or posted short videos with my face cropped out. I might have been happily paraded around on the arm of some well-paying and probably much older client or gone on a few dates with them for extra cash. It is something I've thought about more than once, especially recently, with the cost-of-living crisis raging on and conversations around profiting off female sexuality at an all-time high.
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Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

UK energy price cap rises 10% today in blow to struggling households business live

Energy price cap in Great Britain rises by 10% to £1,717, increasing burdens on households during winter.
Families are facing prolonged hardship due to high energy costs. They struggle to keep homes warm.
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

UK energy price cap rises 10% today in blow to struggling households business live

Energy price cap in Great Britain rises by 10% to £1,717, increasing burdens on households during winter.
Families are facing prolonged hardship due to high energy costs. They struggle to keep homes warm.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 months ago

Mauritius holds parliamentary election with cost of living crisis key issue

Mauritius faces a significant election shaped by a wire-tapping scandal and urgent economic concerns.
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