A new report reveals Australia's lowest divorce rate in almost 50 years. Here's why
By Anastasia Safioleas
A new report has revealed that Australia's divorce rates have fallen to their lowest levels in almost fifty years. But the reason why is not as simple as it seems.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-02/divorce-figures-lowest-in-fifty-years/105089172
https://www.europesays.com/1960887/ Top UK travel boss warns European summer holidays now so expensive it’s cheaper to go to MAURITIUS than Greece #ChildrenParentingAndFamilyLife #CostOfLiving #England #europe #greece #HolidayTipsTricksAndHacks #italy #London #MoneySaving #ParentingAdvice #SchoolRulesAndLaws #SchoolTermDatesAndHolidays #schools #SchoolsReopening #Section:Travel:Family #spain #summer #TravelAdvice #TravelDeals #Wales #Ελλάδα #νεα
Oh fuck off you gaslighting privileged Tory wanker....
![6h ago Starmer concedes cost of living crisis is ‘ongoing’ - but
09:32 insists ministers are 'bearing down’ on it
Bills increasing across the board for millions today - and speaking to our political
editor Beth Rigby, the prime minister admitted that *for most people, they would
say the cost of living crisis is ongoing and they feel the pressure financially”.
Sir Keir Starmer continued: “That's why it's so important that we make good on our
pledge that people would feel better off, and the national living wage going up.
today by an average of £1400 is going to affect millions of people.”
The PM also pointed to interest rates coming down, and wages rising more quickly
‘than prices.
"| acknowledge that with bills coming in, people see that rise and that is a
pressure,” the PM added. "So we're bearing down on this."
The Office for Budget Responsibility has said things will get harder for the public
before they get better, and the PM replied: "| am not going to stand here and say
people don't feel the impact of bills. OF course they do. | understand that.
"The question is, are we making them feel better off? And that's why the national
living wage [increase] today is so important.”](https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/114/263/229/990/345/775/original/6724e5abb27c24aa.png "6h ago Starmer concedes cost of living crisis is ‘ongoing’ - but
09:32 insists ministers are 'bearing down’ on it
Bills increasing across the board for millions today - and speaking to our political
editor Beth Rigby, the prime minister admitted that *for most people, they would
say the cost of living crisis is ongoing and they feel the pressure financially”.
Sir Keir Starmer continued: “That's why it's so important that we make good on our
pledge that people would feel better off, and the national living wage going up.
today by an average of £1400 is going to affect millions of people.”
The PM also pointed to interest rates coming down, and wages rising more quickly
‘than prices.
\"| acknowledge that with bills coming in, people see that rise and that is a
pressure,” the PM added. \"So we're bearing down on this.\"
The Office for Budget Responsibility has said things will get harder for the public
before they get better, and the PM replied: \"| am not going to stand here and say
people don't feel the impact of bills. OF course they do. | understand that.
\"The question is, are we making them feel better off? And that's why the national
living wage [increase] today is so important.”")
Trump says he 'couldn't care less' about higher car prices
BBC News: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrgj51gl25o
#Cars #Tariffs #Inflation #CostOfLiving #Economy
Too good to go from the Singl- End, #Glasgow. Nom #food #CostOfLiving
Substack exclusive. Written For Another Purpose. https://open.substack.com/pub/tettig/p/written-for-another-purpose?r=cywqq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true #SpokenWord #Polemic #Poetry #Politics #CostOfLiving
https://www.europesays.com/1951931/ California man buys a small island in Finland because it’s cheaper than the deposit on a house #California #CostOfLiving #finland #Finnish #FinnishIsland #island #LifeHack #Rent #Suomi #uutiset
Analysts warn NT that relying on gas won't guarantee lower power prices
By Samantha Dick
The Northern Territory government is relying on gas as the key to bringing down local power prices, but energy analysts say it's risky to put all the eggs in the gas basket.
I just signed the petition “TAX WEALTH – DON'T CUT DISABILITY SUPPORT” and wanted to see if you could help by adding your name.
Our goal is to reach 5,000 signatures and we need more support. You can read more and sign the petition here:
Thanks!
Jules
#petition #costoflivingcrisis #CostOfLiving #taxwealth #DisabilityRights #rachelreeves #tax_the_rich #taxtherich #tax
The #WealthGap isn’t just growing - it’s exploding. Wages stagnate while profits soar.
A few billionaires control more wealth than all the other people combined - and with that, billionaires control politics and who is in government!
#UBI doesn’t “punish success” - it ensures #everyone has a chance to succeed. Because no one should have to beg for basic survival in the richest era in history.
I'm 74, still working and can't afford new teeth. Dental care is my election issue
Forced to put the cost of extractions and dentures on a loan, 74-year-old Gale Uhlmann writes about being unable to retire, the cost of living in her small Ontario community, and why she wants seniors dental care to be on voters minds at the ballot box.
#dentalcare #election #costofliving #retirement #Ontario #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/seniors-dental-care-first-person-1.7487971?cmp=rss
Andrew Clennell (#SkyNews) & Ashley Raper (#TenNews) push the 'hasty generalisation' logical fallacy about #CostOfLiving.
Intent:
- Clennell: Everyone is worse off.
- Raper: Most are worse off.
Albo hits them for six.
A new report finds groceries are getting more expensive at Woolworths but cheaper at Coles. The Choice price tracker shows the cost of shopping at Aldi barely changed between March and December 2024 in a quarterly assessment of 14 common items. #GroceryPrices #CostOfLiving #Woolworths #Coles #Aldi #PriceTracker #SupermarketWars #Australia
Choice report finds Woolworths groceries more expensive than a year ago
By Kate Ainsworth
Research from consumer advocacy group Choice has found the average basket of groceries is now costing Woolworths shoppers more than it was a year ago, while the price has fallen at both Coles and Aldi.
Trump’s Egg Price Solutions: What You Need to Know
Alright, let’s dive into this like we’re grabbing coffee and unpacking the wild world of egg prices in the US. You’ve probably noticed your grocery bill looking a little uglier lately—especially if you’re an omelet fan. So, what’s the deal? Why are eggs suddenly costing an arm and a leg, and can Trump—or anyone—fix it? Spoiler: it’s a messy mix of bird flu, corporate consolidation, and some economic realities that don’t bend to political promises. Grab a seat; this […]https://munaeem.de/2025/03/25/trumps-egg-price-solutions-what-you-need-to-know/
I see that the Strathclyde concessionary rail scheme is being scrapped due to, you know money with a 10p increase on the subway but a confusing move away from the £1.50 fare up to 10 miles to be replaced by a 50% discount on any standard fare with a £4 return cap for some fares only (some rural and ferry) #Glasgow #rail #CostOfLiving
Meet Dung! A hardworking mother and business entrepreneur who’s been with our campaign from day one! #istandwithremah #remah4moreton #peoplepower #grassrootsmovement #freeeducation #costofliving #communityfirst
Gas and electricity use this past month is back down below the direct debit price point and we're still in credit.Small mercies. #CostofLiving #Scotland #UK #DudeWhereHasAllTheMoneyGone
