Tag: cost of living
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Race to the Áras: Connolly Leads as Humphreys Faces Defamation Trial and Campaign Struggles
Overview: Ireland’s presidential race intensifies as Connolly widens the gap The presidential contest in Ireland is shaping up as a two-hront-slide between Independent Catherine Connolly and Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys, with public polling showing Connolly holding a clear lead. As the race accelerates with eight days to go, voters are weighing representation, cost of living…
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Race to the Áras: Connolly Opens Commanding Lead as Campaign Noise Grows
Introduction: A Crowded Field and a Clear Contender The Irish presidential race is in a pivotal phase as independent candidate Catherine Connolly holds a strong lead in the latest polls, while Heather Humphreys, the Fine Gael hopeful, presses ahead with her campaign amid questions surrounding recent events. With a mix of policy debates, personal narratives,…
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Midlife loneliness climbs in Canberra as cost-of-living pressures bite, new health survey finds
Canberra’s midlife loneliness: a shifting social landscape A new Health Research Institute survey embedded in the University of Canberra’s Living Well in the ACT Region report reveals a worrying trend: loneliness is rising fastest among Canberrans in their 30s and 40s. The ACT’s midlife cohort has overtaken younger residents as the most socially isolated group,…
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Midlife loneliness rises in Canberra as cost-of-living pressures bite, study finds
Overview: Loneliness shifts to Canberra’s midlife cohort A new Living Well in the ACT Region report from the Health Research Institute at the University of Canberra reveals a notable shift in social isolation within the ACT. For the first time, adults aged 30 to 49 report higher loneliness levels than younger residents, with about one…
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Midlife Loneliness Rising in Canberra as Cost-of-Living Pressures Weigh on Social Life
Loneliness shifts to Canberra’s 30s and 40s amid financial strain A major health survey released by the Health Research Institute as part of the University of Canberra’s Living Well in the ACT Region report shows loneliness is increasing most quickly among Canberrans in their 30s and 40s. The latest findings indicate that 18.8 per cent…
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Australia housing debate intensifies as Labor expands 5% deposit scheme
Australia housing policy under the spotlight as 5% deposit scheme expands Australia’s housing policy is once again a talking point as the federal government’s expansion of the 5% deposit scheme for first-home buyers came into effect. The move, backed by the Labor government, aims to lower the barriers to homeownership for Australians saving for a…
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APL, Gas Prices, Aids: What Changes for Your Budget on October 1, 2025
What changes to expect on October 1, 2025 October 2025 brings a set of updates that could significantly affect household budgets in France. From shifts in housing support and energy costs to new subsidies for home renovations and electric vehicles, the month marks a turning point for many families and individuals trying to manage monthly…
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Iran Sanctions Return Deepens Economic Crisis at Home
Overview: Sanctions Return and a Fragile Economy The reactivation of international sanctions against Iran has sharpened an already fragile economy. The United Nations measures, renewed after stalled talks with Western powers over Iran’s nuclear program, tighten restrictions on banking, arms sales, and asset freezes. Iran’s government argues the sanctions are unjust, but ordinary Iranians are…
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P20/Kilo Rice for Transport Sector Starts September 16, 2025
Introduction to the P20/Kilo Rice Program The Philippine government is set to support those in the transport sector through a new program that allows public transport workers to purchase rice at a subsidized rate of P20 per kilo. This initiative will begin on September 16, 2025, and aims to alleviate the financial burden on transport…
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Understanding Cost-of-Living Packages: Trends and Challenges
The Rise of Cost-of-Living Packages in 2023 Since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, many countries, including Ireland, have witnessed a significant economic shift. As the world emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic, inflation rates soared, drastically affecting the cost of living for millions. In 2022, inflation in Ireland hit an…