What are cost-of-living payments and who gets them? – BBC News

[ad_1] By Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent 26 May 2022 Updated 13 December 2023 Image source, Getty Images Eight million people on means-tested benefits will receive a final instalment…

Which Asia-Pacific Finance Hub Has the Best Cost-of-Living?

[ad_1] Which Asia-Pacific Finance Hub Has the Best Cost-of-Living?  Bloomberg [ad_2] Source link

Cost-of-living payment date set for February

[ad_1] This is the last of three instalments which totalled £900 being paid to eight million people. [ad_2] Source link

Singapore households’ finances: Still healthy, but with a chance of cost-of-living pressure

[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Households here remain financially healthy, with the net worth for the average household continuing to grow, but this could come under pressure if costs of living continue…

Canada’s higher cost-of-living requirement for students worries parents

[ad_1] Canada’s move to more than double the cost-of-living requirement for incoming international students will put an additional financial burden on people sending their children to study in that country,…

Canada to double cost-of-living financial requirement for int’l students

[ad_1] Canada will more than double the cost-of-living financial requirement for incoming international students beginning January 1, Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced, a move that will impact the…

One in four continue to support small businesses, despite cost-of-living crisis

[ad_1] A third of shoppers would rather buy from small businesses – but this has left almost half having to take significant steps to manage their finances more effectively One…

Ireland plans US$106bil sovereign wealth fund

[ad_1] DUBLIN: Ireland lays out plans in its budget to turn some of the healthiest public finances in Europe into a €100bil (US$106bil) sovereign wealth fund, while also announcing a…

Govt likely to cut subsidies for fiscal strength

[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is expected to make subsidy cuts for the well-off and provide cash aid for the needy as part of its budget plan for 2024, prioritising support…

Cost-of-Living support package to boost retail sales

[ad_1] For 2023, UOB expects retail sales to grow by 3.5%  Experts remain positive on the outlook of the retail market, citing many upside risks, including Singapore’s $1.1b Cost-of-Living Support…