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Social Democrats Propose €25 Social Welfare Hike, Free GP Care for Under-12s in Alternative Budget

World

26 Sep, 2024

Social Democrats Propose €25 Social Welfare Hike, Free GP Care for Under-12s in Alternative Budget


The Social Democrats have launched their Alternative Budget 2025 – titled ‘Building Services, Building Communities’ – which focuses on investment...

Fuel Allowance Payments Begin: Who Is Eligible and How Much Will You Get?

World

23 Sep, 2024

Fuel Allowance Payments Begin: Who Is Eligible and How Much Will You Get?


The 2024-2025 Fuel Allowance season has begun, with Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys confirming the allowance will be paid...

Living Wage Drops for the First Time in a Decade: Here's Why

World

23 Sep, 2024

Living Wage Drops for the First Time in a Decade: Here's Why


The amount of money people need as a “living wage” has fallen for the first time in its history. Falling...

DWP Christmas Bonus: Petition Demands £10 Increase To £114.75 Amid Cost of Living Crisis

World

12 Sep, 2024

DWP Christmas Bonus: Petition Demands £10 Increase To £114.75 Amid Cost of Living Crisis


The government has been urged to boost its annual Christmas £10 bonus for benefit claimants, with thousands signing a petition...

Christmas Bonus Scandal: Is £10 Enough for Millions in a Cost-of-Living Crisis?

World

12 Sep, 2024

Christmas Bonus Scandal: Is £10 Enough for Millions in a Cost-of-Living Crisis?


Thousands of people across the UK have called for a rise to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) Christmas...

Where Social Security Benefits Will Last the Longest in America

World

10 Sep, 2024

Where Social Security Benefits Will Last the Longest in America


While Americans across the country qualify for Social Security payments once they reach retirement age, the extent to which those...

Perth Zoo Free Pass: Get Your Family In Free This Spring! (Plus Free Public Transport!)

World

8 Sep, 2024

Perth Zoo Free Pass: Get Your Family In Free This Spring! (Plus Free Public Transport!)


West Aussie families will save more than $100 on a trip to Perth Zoo with free entry all the way...

Canadian Workers Rise Up: Strike Activity Soars as Unions Fight for a Fairer Share

World

2 Sep, 2024

Canadian Workers Rise Up: Strike Activity Soars as Unions Fight for a Fairer Share


As tens of thousands of people participate in Labour Day marches and events across Canada, it’s worth reflecting on the...

Energy Credits Could Be Coming Back In Budget 2025: Here's What We Know

World

1 Sep, 2024

Energy Credits Could Be Coming Back In Budget 2025: Here's What We Know


As budget negotiations begin to heat up, it is understood that “energy affordability” will be addressed in the budget in...

Childcare Costs to Fall by 50% for Thousands of Irish Families: New Subsidies Announced

World

31 Aug, 2024

Childcare Costs to Fall by 50% for Thousands of Irish Families: New Subsidies Announced


Thousands of families availing of childcare services are set to benefit from increases to State subsidies due to come into...

Childcare Subsidies Rise in Ireland: Thousands of Families to Save Almost €100 Per Week

World

30 Aug, 2024

Childcare Subsidies Rise in Ireland: Thousands of Families to Save Almost €100 Per Week


Thousands of families availing of childcare services are set to benefit from increases to State subsidies due to come into...

Is the NYSC Allowance Fair? Why a Differential System is Needed in Nigeria

World

26 Aug, 2024

Is the NYSC Allowance Fair? Why a Differential System is Needed in Nigeria


The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been a cornerstone of Nigeria’s nation-building efforts since its inception in 1973. Every...

Cadbury Doubles Freddo Frog & Caramello Koala Prices: Is This the End of an Era?

Business

9 Aug, 2024

Cadbury Doubles Freddo Frog & Caramello Koala Prices: Is This the End of an Era?


It was bound to happen, but Cadbury has announced a price rise for Freddo Frogs and Caramello Koalas in Australia...

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