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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
17 hours ago

Amid a cost of living crisis for London's artists, a charity has secured dozens of affordable studio spaces

Bow Arts has announced the acquisition of two buildings in east London to convert into long-lasting affordable studio spaces for creatives, aiming to tackle the cost of living crisis.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Interactive map show the London boroughs with highest council tax debts as 390,000 residents fall into arrears

Londoners owe 1.4 billion in unpaid council tax, an increase of 11% in just one year, emphasizing the severe impact of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Melbourne's Savage Club to allow lady guest' diners as cost of living strikes men-only haven

The Savage Club, one of Australia’s oldest private men-only clubs, is trialing mixed dining, allowing women as guests due to a significant drop in visitor numbers.
London politics
#government-policy
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Knife crime strategy needs to focus on stopping supply as well as possession, says policing minister UK politics live

The government is focusing on the supply of knives to youths, enhancing sentences for knife offences as part of a broader strategy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Knife crime strategy needs to focus on stopping supply as well as possession, says policing minister UK politics live

The government is focusing on the supply of knives to youths, enhancing sentences for knife offences as part of a broader strategy.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Lewisham-born comedian lands fifth place in Britain's Got Talent 2025

Joseph Charm, a 32-year-old comedian, utilized his Britain's Got Talent platform to critique British communication habits humorously and share his experiences as an unemployed parent.
London music
#journalism
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

London food banks expect to see surge in demand

Demand for food banks in London is expected to significantly increase, driven by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Australia PM Anthony Albanese wins second three-year term

Albanese, in his victory speech, expressed a commitment to navigate Australia through global uncertainties, emphasizing resilience, optimism, and a focus on Australian values in addressing challenges.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Canada votes after Trump renews 51st state call DW 04/28/2025

Canadians are prioritizing sovereignty in a snap election shaped by U.S. President Trump's controversial statements and a pressing cost-of-living crisis.
#uk-economy
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

UK energy price cap rises 10% today in blow to struggling households business live

Energy price cap in Great Britain rises by 10% to £1,717, increasing burdens on households during winter.
Families are facing prolonged hardship due to high energy costs. They struggle to keep homes warm.
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

UK energy price cap rises 10% today in blow to struggling households business live

Energy price cap in Great Britain rises by 10% to £1,717, increasing burdens on households during winter.
Families are facing prolonged hardship due to high energy costs. They struggle to keep homes warm.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

Five pubs Havering has lost and what's happened to them since

The Old White Horse closed suddenly in autumn 2022, despite surviving the pandemic. It was listed for £625,000 and sold to a mystery buyer.
London politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I graduated from Oxford with no job lined up. To avoid paying London rent, I now pet-sit and sleep in strangers' homes.

Now, after nearly 17 months of unemployment, it all rings hollow. I had to fall back on the gig economy to make ends meet.
London startup
#food-insecurity
NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Op-Ed | With an older, poorer city, preserving access to healthy food is critical | amNewYork

Older New Yorkers face increased poverty and food insecurity, worsening their health amid a cost-of-living crisis.
NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Op-Ed | With an older, poorer city, preserving access to healthy food is critical | amNewYork

Older New Yorkers face increased poverty and food insecurity, worsening their health amid a cost-of-living crisis.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Reeves accepted free tickets to Sabrina Carpenter concert' as freebies row reignites

Rachel Reeves reportedly accepted free tickets to a Sabrina Carpenter concert, stirring controversy amid government cutbacks to disability benefits during a cost of living crisis.
UK politics
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

It's not because I want people to think I'm great': Michael Sheen on paying off 1m of his neighbours' debts

Michael Sheen aims to alleviate debt for vulnerable individuals in South Wales through a unique philanthropic project.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

World Book Day: Why more schools are asking pupils not to wear costumes of their favourite characters

London schools are adopting a more flexible approach for World Book Day to reduce costs for families.
Children encouraged to wear pyjamas or dress as words, minimizing financial pressures.
This initiative highlights a commitment to inclusivity and promoting reading among students.
Real estate
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Missed a mortgage payment? Here's why early and open communication with your lender is crucial

Many Irish households are struggling to pay their bills due to the cost-of-living crisis.
Data shows a significant increase in mortgage arrears in Ireland.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Energy network owners have made 3.9bn from higher bills, says report

UK energy network companies profited nearly £4 billion from household bills amid the energy crisis due to regulatory miscalculations.
Ofgem's regulation misjudged the borrowing costs of energy network owners, allowing excess profits to be charged to consumers.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Plight at the museum for London's smallest venues at half-term

Two-thirds of small independent museums fear closure amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, with declining footfall making survival increasingly difficult.
London
fromIndependent
6 months ago

Olivia Petter: OnlyFans is not empowering women - it just props up a system of exploitation and degradation

In another world, perhaps I would've made money from my body. I might have sold photos online or posted short videos with my face cropped out. I might have been happily paraded around on the arm of some well-paying and probably much older client or gone on a few dates with them for extra cash. It is something I've thought about more than once, especially recently, with the cost-of-living crisis raging on and conversations around profiting off female sexuality at an all-time high.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Energy bills, mortgages, food: will cost of living surge again under Labour?

The Labour government is addressing the cost of living crisis amidst rising inflation and energy prices, impacting households significantly.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago

Mauritius holds parliamentary election with cost of living crisis key issue

Mauritius is voting under the shadow of a wire-tapping scandal and a cost of living crisis, with results expected on Monday after the new parliamentary elections.
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