Cost of Living Crisis

Couch-surfing to survive: Single mum’s heartbreaking struggle to keep a roof over her eight-year-old daughter’s head as rental prices soar

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By Sarah Liversidge For Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:10 GMT, 7 December 2023 | Updated: 10:10 GMT, 7 December 2023 An struggling mum has opened up about her desperate fight to secure housing for her and her eight-year-old daughter. Amee Triscari, from Perth, feels the odds are stacked against her as she tries to provide … Read more

I’m a second hand stylist – here’s why you should buy Christmas gifts from charity shops this year

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Frantic shoppers flock in their millions to Britain’s high streets and shopping malls every Christmas to fill up stockings.  But with the cost of living crisis causing families to cut back, charity shops are becoming a saviour for many savvy shoppers. Jen Graham, better known as Charity Shop Girl on TikTok, has revealed her top tips … Read more

We are an American couple who moved to the UK – here is why we didn’t want to live in London

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Helena and Michael Sula live a life filled with adventure, moving from US to UK They moved from Texas to Oxford, revealing why they didn’t chose London  Some of the reasons included cost of living and crowded public transport By Kelsi Karruli For Dailymail.Com Published: 17:05 GMT, 23 November 2023 | Updated: 17:05 GMT, 23 … Read more

Australia records biggest income decline in the developed world during Anthony Albanese’s prime ministership

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Australian incomes are going backwards because of record-high immigration and surging mortgage rates as elevated inflation causes pay levels to drop. Since Prime Minister Anthony Albanese came to power, after-tax income for every household has fallen by 5.1 per cent – making it the worst plunge among developed nations.  Soaring inflation means workers are suffering a cut … Read more

Heartbreaking photo of charity supermarket in Tudor Park sums up the cost-of-living crisis

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A photograph of struggling Aussies lining up at a store to get their hands on free food has captured the cost-of-living crisis gripping Australia.  A charity supermarket in Logan’s Tudor Park, Queensland, opened on October 25 and gave away their entire stock in less than one day.  More than 1,400 people have visited The Serving Our … Read more

Property prices surge in Australia signalling good news for wealthy homeowners and disaster for renters

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House prices are set to run hot for the rest of year, according to a major bank – but while those owning property might be smiling, renters already struggling with the cost of living will battle to keep a roof over their head. NAB has increased its near-term forecast for the capital cities to an … Read more

Indian summer failed to help shops as sales slid 0.9% in September with Brits cutting back on spending amid cost-of-living crisis

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By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 08:10 BST, 20 October 2023 | Updated: 08:34 BST, 20 October 2023 The Indian summer failed to help shops last month as Brits cut back on spending amid the cost-of-living crisis.  Retail sales slid by 0.9 per cent in September, much worse than analysts had expected and … Read more

Matt Shirvington’s brutal Voice question to Albo

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Sunrise host Matt Shirvington confronts Anthony Albanese about huge problem for The Voice – before Albo blasts ‘arrogance’ of the No camp By Kylie Stevens For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:12 BST, 12 October 2023 | Updated: 00:11 BST, 13 October 2023 Sunrise host Matt ‘Shirvo’ Shirvington has fired some tough questions at Anthony Albanese … Read more

Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Melbourne ranked as among the most expensive places in the world to retire

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Australia isn’t just the home of unaffordable housing – it’s also a very expensive place to retire on a global scale. Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, and Melbourne take up four of the 10 worst places to grow old during a cost of living crisis – even for those who live modestly without the regular overseas holidays … Read more

Keir Starmer’s ‘big build’ on the ‘green belt’: Labour leader to unveil plan for a ‘new generation’ of large towns with Georgian-style houses by reclassifying ‘low quality’ protected land such as car parks

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Keir Starmer’s ‘big build’ on the ‘green belt’: Labour leader to unveil plan for a ‘new generation’ of large towns with Georgian-style houses by reclassifying ‘low quality’ protected land such as car parks By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline and Martin Robinson, Chief Reporter Published: 08:17 BST, 10 October 2023 | Updated: 15:51 BST, … Read more

THE GREAT DEBATE: Could Keir Starmer’s controversial plans to build houses on the ‘green belt’ solve the UK’s housing crisis?

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THE GREAT DEBATE: Could Keir Starmer’s controversial plans to build houses on the ‘green belt’ solve the UK’s housing crisis? By MailOnline Reporter Published: 18:16 BST, 10 October 2023 | Updated: 20:16 BST, 10 October 2023 As part of a ‘decade in power,’ Keir Starmer today unveiled plans to build new housing developments on previously … Read more

Aldi Australia drops range of ‘fakeaway’ budget meals starting from 99c to combat cost of living surge

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By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia Published: 15:21 BST, 27 September 2023 | Updated: 15:21 BST, 27 September 2023 Aldi Australia has launched a new range of budget meals and sides to save shoppers from hefty takeaway bills and hours of standing over a stove. The retail giant’s newly-dropped range of ‘fakeaway’ no-fuss dinners … Read more

Aussie woman shows up Coles and Woolworths by selling fruit for 29cents a kilo:  ‘Real people selling for real prices’

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Aussie woman shows up Coles and Woolworths by selling fruit for 29cents a kilo:  ‘Real people selling for real prices’ By Peter Vincent For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:47 BST, 28 September 2023 | Updated: 10:07 BST, 28 September 2023 An Aussie fruit and vegetable market is showing up Coles and Woolworths by selling its produce … Read more