living standards
Coverage of living standards in the Nexus archive.
- Andy Burnham's promise to deliver tangible improvements to Britons' lives put to the test
Andy Burnham is set to become the United Kingdom's new Prime Minister with a commitment to raise living standards. His policies aim to deliver higher growth despite challenges posed by the country's financial situation and prior commitments.
- Burnham should pursue a devolution ‘big bang’
The article argues that Burnham should pursue a devolution 'big bang' to boost UK productivity growth and living standards through radical decentralisation.
- Andy Burnham outlines his vision for UK economy with promise to raise living standards
Andy Burnham, likely to be the next British prime minister, proposes improving UK living standards that have stagnated since the 2008 financial crisis. His economic vision faces scrutiny due to weak public finances, with an expert from Lancaster University assessing its feasibility.
- 'Putin doesn't care about Russians' quality of life', expert says as pessimism reaches 20-yr high
A Gallup survey shows Russians are more pessimistic about their economy than in the past 20 years, with a majority reporting worsening living standards. Konstantin Sonin, a professor at the University of Chicago, claims this does not threaten Vladimir Putin, stating 'Putin doesn't care much about the quality of living of Russians.'
- Tanzania: Govt Allays Fears Over National Debt
The Tanzanian government has addressed concerns about the national debt-to-GDP ratio rising to 40.7%, stating that the borrowing funds mega projects aimed at boosting economic growth and improving citizens' living standards.
- Andy Burnham sets out ‘10-year mission’ to raise living standards
Andy Burnham outlines a 10-year mission to raise living standards and pledges to advance devolution. The announcement comes amid growing scrutiny of his potential policies.
- After 6 prime ministers in 10 years, can anyone fix the UK?
Keir Starmer resigned as UK leader after less than two years, becoming the sixth prime minister to quit in a decade. The article highlights a high political turnover rate and failure to address public concerns over living standards.
- 'Deluded' Reeves insists she has the right plan despite 250,000 job losses among under-35s and living standards falling even before Iran war
Reeves faces criticism for insisting on her policy plan despite 250,000 job losses among under-35s and declining living standards, even as tensions with Iran rise.
- Reeves steps up criticism of Trump’s Iran war, branding it a ‘mistake’
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves criticizes Donald Trump's Iran war as a 'mistake' that destabilized the global economy and harmed living standards. She expresses doubt that the conflict has made the world safer, highlighting a strained transatlantic relationship.
- Government candidate Wadagni on course to win Benin presidential election
Government candidate Wadagni is projected to win the Benin presidential election. The incoming president will confront significant security challenges in the northern regions and difficulties in improving living standards.