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New figures released this morning are expected to show that Britain is suffering the worst cost of living crisis since the 1980s, as sharp rises in food and fuel costs continue to put strain on households

Australian workers continue to go backwards on the wages front, with growth of just 2.6% in the year to June, compared to inflation of 6.1%.

Consumer Prices Index inflation will likely reach 9.8%, according to an average of analysts’ estimates.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said that data showing pay had fallen further behind the rising cost of living was placing “further pressure on so many families, so many working people”.He defended his plan to freeze energy prices this winter.The comments came as official figures revealed that millions of workers…

With wages falling to a record-breaking low, potential housing insecurity is a concern for millions of Brits

'Without intervention, we can expect a difficult economic situation,' North East LEP CEO Helen Golightly warns

'Without intervention, we can expect a difficult economic situation for local communities and businesses,' the North East LEP says

UK wages adjusted for inflation decline at fastest rate in 20 years, while job vacancies fall, as average annual grocery bill is set to jump by £533 to £5,128

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