Economy & Inflation

28+ min ago   (650+ words) Universal credit (UC) was introduced to simplify the benefits system and strengthen incentives to enter and progress in work.[1] Unlike many of the benefits it replaced, UC supports both those who are out of work and households in employment on…...

11+ min ago   (356+ words) The Congress on Monday attacked the government over rising prices during the festive season, alleging that inflation has gone out of control and is hurting poor and middle-class families. The opposition party said Prime Minister Narendra Modi must answer how…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago   (174+ words) Free Malaysia Today The Sarawak government unveiled a budget of RM14.84 billion for 2027 (Bernama pic) KUCHING: The Sarawak government today announced a 25% discount on electricity bills from January to December next year under the state budget for 2027 Sarawak premier Abang Johari…...

4+ min ago   (415+ words) Suzanne Preston Blier is president of the Cambridge Citywide Coalition. Like many communities across Massachusetts, Cambridge faces a housing-affordability crisis. In order to spur affordable housing development, policies like inclusionary zoning, which require developers to add income-restricted housing to some…...

20+ hour, 12+ min ago   (98+ words) FT-Focaldata poll: Trump approval dips ahead of midterms as voters fault economy, inflation, Iran and AI stance—see key numbers and what it means. President Donald Trump’s approval ratings remain under pressure weeks before the U.S. midterm elections, with…...

29+ min ago   (509+ words) Rising healthcare bills, soaring gasoline prices and the cost of everyday essentials put affordability at the centre of the November 2026 US midterm elections, giving Democrats an opening to challenge Republicans on the economy. For American voters, the cost of living…...

3+ hour, 22+ min ago   (1016+ words) One of the more significant measures is the government’s proposal to restrict tax deductions for wage expenditure where companies, other than micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), fail to pay wages through bank accounts permitted under the Employment Act 1955. This…...

2+ hour, 9+ min ago   (462+ words) The poll presents a challenging political backdrop for Trump as voters express concerns about the direction of the U.S. economy and the rising cost of living. The findings indicate that economic issues remain a significant source of public dissatisfaction, particularly regarding…...

1+ hour, 30+ min ago   (430+ words) £9,000 heat pump grants could be slashed by the Labour Party government as it aims to boost defence spending in the October Budget. The Labour Party government is preparing to slash the amount of money available to subsidise heat pumps. Sources…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (539+ words) THE Government has confirmed that just over 20 per cent of childcare providers will have to lower at least one of their fees as a result of Budget 2027’s new caps. But the Minister for Children Norma Foley claims that many…...