The Latest Breaking News from Cost of Living

UK holiday demand may have peaked amid cost of living squeeze, says travel industry

Spain remains most popular destination as Britons book later in hope of better deals, Abta report finds

The Guardian - UK · 1h ago

Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment: Two Conflicting Forecasts Leave Millions Guessing About 2027 Raise

Millions of Social Security recipients face uncertainty over their 2027 increase as the Senior Citizens League forecasts 3.5% and AARP predicts 3.6% before the official announcement.

International Business Times UK · 2h ago

4,000 Brigham and Women's Nurses Postpone Wednesday Strike to Vote on Hospital's Best and Final Contract Offer

Brigham and Women's nurses postponed the Oct. 14 strike to vote on a final offer. See the pay, insurance, and staffing terms, and what patients face.

Medical Daily · 4h ago

Protesters take to the streets in Portugal over rising living costs and housing prices

A post from an Instagram account appearing to be linked to the protests that had promoted the demonstrations said people had "been squeezed by rising house prices and the cost of living" for years.

Euronews · Oct 11

‘If voters aren’t better off by the next election, we’re screwed’: Labour insiders voice fears over budget

Some say party risks ‘looking twee’ by focusing on small fixes amid growing nervousness that budget lacks ambition

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10