#cost-of-living-crisis

#cost-of-living-crisis

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

The dominant political force sweeping across Europe is the throw the bastards out party, whoever happens to be in power. Discontent and distrust spread as global democracy declines. Only 6.6% of the world's people live in a full democracy, according to the Economist's global index, down from 12.5% 10 years ago. Europe is still the most democratic place, but it's turbulent.

The analysis found that the average FTSE 100 chief executive is now paid 122 times the salary of the average full-time UK worker, reflecting a growing disparity.

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.

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.

"Last year, many regions across the UK experienced a significant number of business closures, reflecting broader economic challenges."