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‘Significant disruption’ warning as UK braces for mass strikes
The British government has warned of “significant disruption” on Wednesday in the biggest series of strikes in a decade involving…
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Will Europe’s ban on Russian diesel hike global fuel prices?
Europe is taking another big step toward cutting its energy ties with Russia, banning imports of diesel fuel and other…
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Croatia’s Euro-switch used as an excuse to bump up some shop prices
Shopkeepers in Croatia have been accused of cashing in on currency confusion by unfairly bumping up prices since the country…
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New British law to blunt strikes to be introduced to parliament
Legislation requiring key public services to maintain minimum safety levels during strike action by workers is to be introduced by…
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Festive shoppers in Romania feel the pinch of soaring costs
The month of gift-giving is here. But this time around, spreading Christmas joy comes at a heavy price. That’s certainly the…
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Watch: Spanish volunteers start collection drive for food banks
Under the slogan ‘Eating Should Not Be a Luxury’, volunteers started the annual food donation drive for Spain’s network of…
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Clashes in Greece as strikes over inflation disrupt public transport
Thousands of people have protested across Greece amid a general strike against price hikes. Public and some private sector workers…
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Cost of living protests across Europe might spell political trouble
Across Europe, soaring inflation is behind a wave of protests and strikes that underscores growing discontent with the spiralling cost…
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Helping The Less Well Off Means Recessions Are Shallower
Helping The Less Well Off Means Recessions Are Shallower getty It was well documented during the Covid crisis that low-skilled…
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Social Security Recipients Expected To Receive Big Boost To Benefits
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Social Security recipients will learn soon just how high a boost they’ll get in their…
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