People’s ability to buy property is at a record low.
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History indicates house prices are more likely to see a correction and prolonged stagnation, not a crash
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Michelle Grattan speaks with newly-elected senator David Pocock who has already made history by becoming the first independent to hold a senate seat for the ACT.
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As Jim Chalmers prepares to deliver grim news on the economy, he will choose his words carefully.
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers will tell parliament on Thursday that estimated growth has been cut by half a percentage point for last financial year, this financial year and next year.
Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, pictured at the second Conservative leadership TV debate, are set to debate again on July 25 2022.
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Tax cuts could ease the burden on households and small businesses that are struggling, alongside tax increases for large firms.
New research finds that many Canadian households may be struggling to pay their energy bills or limiting their energy use when they need it most.
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Rising temperatures — and inflation — are increasing household energy bills. Many Canadians are struggling to meet their basic energy needs.
What tasks lie behind the door to 11 Downing Street, the official residence of the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer?
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As the Johnson government ends, here’s what lies ahead for a new UK chancellor
The price physicians charge for every surgery, checkup or other procedure has a precise formula behind it.
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A health policy researcher explains how doctors determine their pay rates, and the system that lets them do it.
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Over two-thirds of Kiwis are worried they won’t be able to retire. KiwiSaver was supposed to help but the reality is many will still fall well short of what is needed to live comfortably past 65.
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Cutting your grocery bill takes planning and flexibility – and knowing your budget. Here’s how to get started.
Will the latest Bank of England interest rate hike tackle inflation?
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Recent rate hikes will not do much to tackle inflation, but greater cooperation between the Bank of England and the government could help the UK economy.
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A personal finance expert on the steps you can take now to prepare for a possible recession.
The BNPL market is booming but users need better protections through balanced financial regulation.
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The UK’s cost of living crisis has exposed the financial vulnerability of consumers, especially those using ‘buy now, pay later’ products.
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Michelle Grattan discusses the political week that was with Emma La Rouche from the University of Canberra’s Media and Communications team
Writing on the wall?
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With customers and workers both being squeezed, what does the future look like?
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Cooking with wood and charcoal can raise indoor air pollution to dangerous levels.
Rishi to the rescue?
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The UK chancellor is giving a one-off payment of £1,200 to the most vulnerable households, while U-turning on a windfall tax for energy companies.
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Millions of people will risk their health to afford heating and electricity in the months ahead.
Costs for achieving net zero are mounting, with no clear plan to afford them.
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In the absence of a clear plan for affording the high costs of decarbonisation, it’s time for the UK Treasury to tax fossil fuel companies.
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The buying power of wages shrank a record 2.7% over the year to March, calling into question assurances about the link between low unemployment and high wage growth.