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Cost of living crisis
The soaring cost of food and energy that is affecting people across the globe.
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Junior doctors in England launch 4-day strike over pay
Junior doctors in England began a four-day strike on Tuesday, likely to cause unprecedented disruption to services.
How company profits are keeping prices high
Inflation is hitting consumers hard. Policymakers are pointing to high company profits as part of the problem.
High rent burden for Germany's tenants raises 'red flag'
Some 1.5 million German households are spending more than half of their income on rent, according to a study.
German inflation eases in March, to 7.4%
Consumer prices in Europe's biggest economy rose 7.4% in March compared to last year.
Why the British are suddenly so strike-happy
French and German workers want to maintain living standards, while UK workers hope to get back what they've lost.
Germany: Wine sales drop amid cost of living crisis
The German Wine Institute said that domestic wines were the most strongly affected by the trend.
Argentina's rampant inflation: Will price caps work?
Buenos Aires imposed price caps to rein in inflation — but economists are skeptical it will help.
King Charles hails 'solidarity' in first Christmas message
In his first Christmas Day message as monarch, King Charles III has hailed British people's "heartfelt solidarity."
Germany: Inflation to stay high two more years — top adviser
Consumers can expect more price rises in 2023 and 2024, according to the head of expert group advising the government.
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In Sri Lanka, the economic crisis is driving more and more people into poverty.
UK: 'Warm banks' emerge in Britain as temperatures plummet
Warm banks, where people can sit and access free heating, are sprouting across Britain amid a cost-of-living crisis.
German inflation slows to 10%
The inflation rate dropped to 10% for November, preliminary data from Germany's federal statistics agency showed.
Austrian railway strike threatens travel standstill
Austria's transport workers' union has called for a strike, with disruptions expected on cross-border and night trains.
Germany approves welfare reform, extends nuclear power
The Bundesrat approved measures aimed at helping people hit hard by high energy prices and the cost-of-living crisis.
Cost of living hits Britons living off the grid
Many Britons who chose to live off grid in boats, camper vans and mobile homes are now facing a cost-of-living crisis.
Students in Germany on the poverty line
One in three students in Germany lives below the poverty line, and state subsidies are no longer enough.
German angst on the rise amid cost of living crisis
Lack of affordable housing and a stagnating economy dominated this year's study into Germans' biggest fears.
UK protesters burn energy bills over cost of living crisis
Prime Minister Liz Truss faces a crisis of public confidence less than a month after she took office.
Can Liz Truss save the UK economy?
How is the new prime minister planning to deal with UK's daunting economic challenges?
German chancellor heckled amid promises on cost of living
The chancellor promised new measures to help with the cost-of-living crisis, but was shouted down by protesters.
Scholz tells Germans 'stick together' amid price spike
In a video podcast, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz admitted that rising prices were a major cause of concern.
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