Nurses striking in the winter of 2022 and 2023.
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Originally from Richard III, the phrase was used by a power-hungry autocrat who preferred chaos over peace.
Many people are trying to tighten their belts right now.
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Mortgage rates – and repayments – have risen significantly since this time last year.
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While UK inflation could drop again in 2023, there is a lot of work to do to support the country’s economy.
NHS workers would be subject to tough new strike laws being proposed by prime minister Rishi Sunak.
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The strikes (minimum service levels) bill making its way through parliament potentially means employers can block named workers from taking industrial action.
Many countries are dealing with a rapidly rising cost of living.
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January 6, 2023
Alan Shipman , The Open University ; Aymen Smondel , IAE Nice - Université Côte d'Azur ; Bhima Yudhistira Adhinegara , Center of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS) ; John W. Diamond , Rice University ; Luis Garvía Vega , Universidad Pontificia Comillas ; Mohamad Hassan Shahrour , IAE Nice - Université Côte d'Azur ; Peter Martin , Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University , and Wayne Simpson , University of Manitoba
Price inflation has hit countries differently, but most central banks and governments are concerned about the rising cost of living in 2023.
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COVID and the cost of living crisis are exacerbating the struggles informal carers face. Their labour deserves recognition.
This could get ugly.
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Central banks are raising interest rates to tame inflation, but 2023 will increasingly turn a technical decision into a political challenge.
Financial worries stemming from austerity could span generations.
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Public spending cuts and the soaring cost of living will not only affect people lives now, but could trickle down through generations.
A banner is displayed to advertise diesel available at a filling station in Lagos, Nigeria.
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From the economic perspective, the year 2022 will be remembered, by many Nigerians, as a time of dashed hopes and disappointments.
By living a simple life that is fully contained in a vehicle, van dwellers are able to head out on a new adventure whenever they choose.
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For some people, the decision to live in a vehicle is a choice with the goal of being free and self-sufficient to live how and where they want.
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Certain parts of the UK are classed as “left behind” and will feel the effects of an economic downturn more acutely than others.
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In this podcast Michelle and Amanda Dunn review the year and discuss what's coming up in 2023
Rail workers have been striking for months but more industries have announced industrial action recently.
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Unions are calling on the government to negotiate on pay, here’s how it could mediate discussions between employers and unions.
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Under a four-part package announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after national cabinet, the assistance will be delivered through the states and territories.
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In this podcast, we talk with Professor Bruce Mountain about this power price crisis and what the federal government is doing to give families cost of living relief.
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Massive 13,000-home project investigates how much energy is typically used at different temperatures.
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Widening access to free school meals would be an investment in England’s children.
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Childcare is increasingly expensive for parents – and staff are leaving the sector.
Nearly 60 per cent of Canadians are finding it difficult to provide enough food for themselves and their families.
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Inflation is driving up food prices and could have a severe impact on the health of Canadians. When the cost of food increases, it restricts the availability of nutritious foods for low-income people.
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Schools received welcome funding – but early years education and further education may be left struggling.