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Europe’s housing crisis: A fundamental social right under pressure

Thomas Kattnig from the EESC looks at Europe’s housing crisis, including how a fundamental social right is under pressure.

Cutting back on spending during the current economic climate

The cost of living crisis and the current economic climate continue to create severe financial difficulties for many households in the UK. In times of such high inflation and soaring food costs, it is not surprising, therefore, if the consumer purchasing habits change.

Increasing food inflation and the impact on supermarkets

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that UK food inflation in March and April 2023 was the highest in more than 45 years.

Seeking solutions for poor wages in Europe

European employment indicators may seem optimistic, but poor wages contribute to financial distress for many families across the continent.

Unemployment in Europe drops to a record low of 6%

Unemployment in Europe following COVID-19 dropped to a record low of 6%, despite one-third of workers reporting having ‘strained’ jobs in 2022.

Why the manufacturing sector could mitigate the looming recession

The UK’s forthcoming recession is expected to be deeper than originally forecast; could the UK’s manufacturing sector save the nation from a complete recession?

Online financial support at Carmarthenshire County Council

Carmarthenshire County Council is using online services to provide financial support to residents in light of the cost-of-living crisis.

UK government’s Cost of Living payment given to 8 million households

The UK government delivers the Cost of Living payment to over 8 million financially vulnerable households, set to receive £301 today.

Benefits of swimming and blue spaces on mental health

A new study from Better investigates the benefits of blue spaces and swimming for mental and physical health.

Supporting vulnerable people with easier public sector payments systems

Andrea Dunlop, Managing Director at Access PaySuite, offers her advice on how the government can improve public sector payments systems.

Redefining how we work to navigate economic uncertainty

Director & Co Founder Fergus Magennis at Invoka Consulting explores how economic uncertainty is affecting organisations and the public sector, and how digital transformation can help.

Flexible payments: How the public sector can support the financially vulnerable

How can organisations strike the right balance during the cost of living crisis? Are flexible payments the answer?

Energy efficiency: What’s powering the UK’s energy future?

Glynn Williams, UK Country Director at Grundfos, ponders Government schemes and energy efficiency at a time of skyrocketing energy bills and a cost-of-living crisis.

Why a standardised approach is key to stop greenwashing in labelling

The European Commission found that more than half of environmental claims made in product advertising are misleading, unverified, or unclear - how can we stop greenwashing?

Should you change your broadband provider?

Over one third of Brits have never changed broadband provider, potentially missing out on savings of £162 a year.

Curing the UK inflation rate: investment, high labour productivity, high wages

The UK inflation rate rose massively in 2022, exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis across the country. What can be done to counter these economic burdens?

Will there be a housing market crash in 2023?

With just an 8% chance that house prices will drop this year, an all-out housing market crash is almost impossible.

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