The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

What can unions and the Albanese government offer each other at the jobs summit?

This article is part of The Conversation’s series looking at Labor’s jobs summit. Read the other articles in the series here.

The Conversation · Aug 24, 2022

In climate jobs era, here’s what Inflation Reduction Act means for Illinois workers

This new climate jobs stimulus will tip the scales and help us tackle the climate crisis while beginning to reverse 40 years of wage stagnation and widening racial inequality.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 24, 2022

Biden will cancel $10,000 of student debt for many borrowers

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he is canceling $10,000 in student debt for individuals earning less than $125,000 annually and extending a pause on loan repayments for all borrowers through the end of the year.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 24, 2022

Large firms are consolidating power like Scott Morrison consolidates jobs – and it’s hurting productivity

In a speech today, the assistant minister for competition, Andrew Leigh, will point the finger at big business over the inflation crisis

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2022

South Africa's COSATU leads union protests over high cost of living

Hundreds of South Africans protested in Pretoria and Cape Town on Wednesday against inflation that has soared to a 13-year high, in an action led by trade union group COSATU, a long-time ally of the ruling African National Congress.

Reuters · Aug 24, 2022

South African workers march in capital against inflation

South African workers have demonstrated against the country’s rising cost of living including record-high fuel prices and increased costs for basic foods

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

Calls for Government to raise minimum wage to £15 per hour 'as soon as possible'

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is calling for the the minimum wage to increase to £15 as regular pay has only increased 4.7 per cent while the rate of inflation hit 10.1 per cent.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 24, 2022

Martin Lewis MoneySavingExpert on where to find the 'hidden' cheaper food in supermarkets

All shoppers have to do to find cheaper food is look down a different aisle

Chronicle Live · Aug 24, 2022

Four ways to spend your dwindling cash that will boost your wellbeing

The cost of living crisis shows no signs of letting up. Inflation around the world continues to rise and economists are predicting numerous countries will go into recession.

The Conversation · Aug 24, 2022

Summer of discontent as UK hit by huge energy bills, axed flights and strike delays

The UK is facing a summer of discontent with rising energy bills, soaring food prices, flight cancellations, a looming recession and strikes expected across the country in the coming months

Daily Mirror · Aug 24, 2022