Tag: cost of living
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Conservatives urged to tie Canada-U.S. relations to the cost of living, says Jenni Byrne
Conservatives urged to tie Canada-U.S. relations to the cost of living, says Jenni Byrne Former Conservative campaign manager Jenni Byrne is advocating a strategic shift in the party’s messaging: frame Canada’s relationship with the United States through the lens of the cost of living. Byrne, a veteran strategist who helped shape the party’s campaigns in…
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Conservatives urged to tie Canada-U.S. relations to the cost of living, says former campaign manager
Conservatives urged to tie Canada-U.S. relations to the cost of living In a shift many observers say could reshape the Conservative Party’s messaging, former campaign manager Jenni Byrne argues that Canada’s relationship with the United States should be framed as an economic imperative—specifically, how cross-border policies affect the cost of living for Canadians. Byrne, a…
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Budget 2026: What gets cheaper and costlier for India’s aam aadmi
Budget 2026 at a glance: A quick read for the aam aadmi On a lazy Sunday afternoon, millions of Indians will be keenly calculating the impact of Budget 2026 on their wallets. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented her ninth Budget, focused on reviving growth while guiding households through a shifting inflationary landscape. The big…
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Budget 2026: What Gets Cheaper and Costlier for India’s aam aadmi
Budget 2026: A Quick Snapshot for the Aam Aadmi As the nation woke up to Budget 2026, the question on every household’s lips was simple: what will get cheaper, and what will cost more this year? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth Budget aims to recalibrate taxes, subsidies, and public spending to spur growth while protecting…
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FairPrice Freezes Prices on Chilled Pork, Popular Seafood and Veg Ahead of Chinese New Year
Protecting Household Budgets Ahead of the Lunar New Year Singaporeans preparing for the Lunar New Year can breathe a little easier as FairPrice Group (FPG) announces a temporary price freeze on a range of essential food items. In a move aimed at helping households manage festive costs, FPG will freeze the prices of all chilled…
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Ireland urged to implement €400 winter disability payment
Campaign pushes for a €400 winter disability payment A coalition of disability organisations is pressing the Government to introduce a mandatory €400 winter payment for people with disabilities. The push comes ahead of a critical parliamentary debate, with supporters arguing that extra financial support is essential to cover higher heating and living costs during the…
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Singapore’s Budget 2026: PM Wong Signals Focus on Cost of Living, Jobs, and Pathways for Growth
Singapore’s Budget 2026 aims to ease the cost of living and strengthen employment prospects Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has signaled that Budget 2026 will prioritise immediate relief for the cost of living while charting a longer-term plan to boost employment opportunities and wage growth. In a video released on Tuesday, January 27, PM Wong noted…
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Budget 2026: PM Wong Signals Focus on Cost of Living and Jobs
Overview: Budget 2026 aims to tackle cost of living and employment Singapore is preparing for Budget 2026 with a clear mandate from Prime Minister Lawrence Wong: address the everyday concerns of Singaporeans. In a recent video message, PM Wong emphasized that the upcoming budget will respond to issues that affect households and workers, including cost…
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Singapore’s Budget 2026: Easing Cost of Living and Boosting Jobs
Singapore’s Budget 2026: A promise to address cost of living and employment Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has signaled that Budget 2026 will place a strong emphasis on two of the most pressing concerns for residents: the cost of living and employment opportunities. In a January 27 video address, PM Wong highlighted that the government…
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INTERACTIVE: Malaysia Risks a Kangaroo Tribe Phenomenon as Graduates Move Back Home
Overview: A Growing Phenomenon in Malaysia In several wealthy nations, soaring living costs and scarce high-skilled jobs have forced young graduates to stay with their parents well into adulthood. Now, Malaysia faces a similar challenge, raising concerns about a trend some are calling a “Kangaroo Tribe”—a generation of educated young adults who remain at home…