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SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- Banks' household mortgage loan rates rose for the fif...

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New figures from the Central Statistics Office reveal that eight in ten households are located within two kilometres of a bus stop while almost seven in ten are near a high-frequency bus service.

British finance minister John Healey has announced support to help households through the "global economic storms" with subsidies for energy bills and a freeze in fuel duty for drivers in the first budget plan of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government.

More householders are disconnecting from the gas network or moving into homes without piped gas. But a rule change could mean higher gas bills for those who are stuck with gas.

Administration readies 54 relief camps for 31,405 people; Special Officers appointed for all 11 mandals

The government&rsquo;s proposed 50,000 baht subsidy to encourage up to one million households to install a solar power system will be presented to the cabinet on Tuesday for approval.

A new report shows 3.6 million Australian households are going hungry due to the rise in the cost of living.

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The rising cost of living crisis has left many in food insecurity.

Periodic Labour Force Survey will include additional questions to measure labour underutilisation

&nbsp;&nbsp;KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 &mdash; Malaysians are still classified as &ldquo;happy&rdquo; as wages have recovered...

ESB Networks aims to give customers practical and relatable ways to participate in the move towards a more renewable net-zero future

The average cost of preparing jollof rice in Nigeria fell by 11.5% in Q3 2026, but households still struggle with stagnant incomes, a new report says. Read More: https://punchng.com/jollof-rice-cost-drops-11-5-households-still-struggle-report/

Before replacing gas service lines, utilities will need to offer customers a financial incentive to electrify instead, thanks to a new law.