About 930 articles related to "living standards"

Is the Smart Data reforms what UK businesses need to thrive?

A business alliance led by MP John Penrose is urging the government to expedite Smart Data reforms, to enhance the competitiveness of British exporters, among others.Business leaders rally behind urgent smart data reforms for British competitiveness and consumer benefits

UK economy falters as outlook darkens

The UK economy shrank in May on an extra public holiday for the coronation of King Charles III, official data showed Thursday, and as high inflation prolongs a cost-of-living crisis.

High inflation rattles UK home loan market

Britain's retail lenders are withdrawing fixed home-loan products, as elevated inflation sparks fears of more Bank of England interest rate hikes and worsens the cost-of-living crisis.

French fury over pension law is more than what it seems

France's citizens have protested for months over what appears to be the extension of the retirement age by two years. But the issue runs deeper. The public is upset at the president who they believe was voted in to do nothing.

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