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'Follow Labour's lead and freeze the cap on energy costs to save Brits this winter'

In the face of spiralling energy costs that are set to only keep increasing Brits need decisive and active leadership but currently have none with the Tories in charge

Daily Mirror · Aug 22, 2022

Your check's in the mail: States give tax refunds to cushion inflation

DENVER — This month, Colorado taxpayers began receiving refunds from the state government. Joint filers got $1,500, and single filers got $750. Enclosed was a letter from Democratic Gov. Jared Polis, who noted that the checks — required under the state constitution — were being mailed ahead of schedule, due…

Tribune News Service · Aug 22, 2022

Gains for consumer confidence again

Consumers have regained some of their confidence, but the services sector has contracted for the first time since the start of the year.

AAP · Aug 22, 2022

Real wages are shrinking as profits are soaring. But are most businesses really raking it in?

Workers are getting a record low share of Australia's national income, while company profits surge. But is it just a temporary phenomenon caused by the commodities boom or a deeper structural crisis in our economy?

ABC News · Aug 21, 2022

How to tackle the UK cost of living crisis – the main economic ideas

Our writers assess and cost the key ideas floated so far, from targeted help to the most vulnerable to a new windfall tax

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2022

'There's too much talk of recession,' says Liz Truss

Tory candidate says economic slump is not inevitable

Wales Online · Aug 21, 2022

Liz Truss criticises ‘too much talk of a recession’ as she talks up ambition

The Tory leadership frontrunner insisted the outcome forecast by the Bank of England can be avoided.

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2022

Skilled migration needs overhaul: report

A report from Deloitte Access Economics has urged an overhaul of Australia's skilled migration program to help ensure a strong, long-term labour market.

AAP · Aug 20, 2022

3 Best Recession-Proof Stocks to Invest in Right Now

As the possibility of the Fed maintaining its hawkish stance to tame the elevated inflation is raising concerns over a potential recession, it could be wise to invest in defensive stocks Dollar Tree (DLTR), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), and Zoetis (ZTS) to make your portfolio recession-proof. Keep reading….

StockNews.com · Aug 19, 2022

UK consumer confidence weaker than during major recessions

Monthly look finds deepening pessimism about personal finances and prospects for the economy

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2022