cost of living crisis
Coverage of cost of living crisis in the Nexus archive.
- Some Canadians are crowdfunding their way through the cost of living crisis
Some Canadians are using GoFundMe to address rising costs for necessities like rent, groceries, and utilities amid a cost of living crisis.
- Labour MPs call for Keir Starmer to sack 'bat-s**t' Ed Miliband ahead of Reshuffle as they warn Red Ed's Net Zero lunacy must not come before tackling the Cost of Living crisis
Labour MPs have urged party leader Keir Starmer to remove Ed Miliband from a potential reshuffle, criticizing his 'Net Zero lunacy' and prioritizing the Cost of Living crisis. The MPs argue that Miliband's policies, referred to as 'bat-s**t', risk overshadowing urgent economic concerns.
- Landlords' fury after Reeves opens door to imposing rent freeze to 'ease cost of living crisis'
Landlords are expressing anger over a government proposal to impose a rent freeze aimed at alleviating the cost of living crisis. The policy, championed by Reeves, has sparked backlash from property owners who fear financial losses.
- Leading California governor candidates spar in first debate as topsy-turvy race heats up
Six California governor candidates debated on homelessness and cost of living crisis in the first debate since Eric Swalwell's campaign collapse due to allegations. The race remains wide-open with no clear frontrunner as nearly a quarter of voters remain undecided ahead of the June 2 primary.
- UK inflation rises to 3.3% amid soaring fuel prices driven by Iran war
UK inflation rose to 3.3% in March due to surging fuel prices linked to the Iran war, exacerbating household financial pressures and economic slowdown concerns. The Office for National Statistics reported the increase from February's 3%, aligning with economists' forecasts.
- Cost of living and mental health crisis driving mass animal rescues, says RSPCA
The RSPCA reports a surge in multi-animal rescue incidents in England and Wales linked to the cost of living crisis and mental health challenges. A shocking photo of 250 poodle-cross dogs rescued from a UK property was confirmed genuine, with 87 dogs taken in by the RSPCA and others sent to Dogs Trust.