living-standards
FinanceSubdued Irish consumer sentiment little changed at the end of 2025
FinanceBank of Spain upgrades growth outlook but many Spaniards feel stretched
FinanceUK tax hikes to placate bond markets likely to be costly for Reeves
FinanceUK's Reeves raises tax burden to post-war high to shore up finances
Over-indebtessness on the rise again in Germany, survey shows
Date: November 14, 2025
BERLIN (Reuters) -Over-indebtedness among German adults is climbing again after years of decline, as economic weakness and rising costs squeeze household finances, data from credit agency Creditreform...
Greece adopts law extending working hours despite protests
Date: October 16, 2025
By Angeliki Koutantou and Renee Maltezou ATHENS (Reuters) -Greece's parliament approved a bill on Thursday allowing private sector employers to extend working hours despite protests from workers...
Analysis-Youth-led unrest exposes cracks in Morocco's economic model
Date: October 6, 2025
By Ahmed Eljechtimi and Alexander Dziadosz RABAT/CAIRO (Reuters) -Youth-led unrest that spread across Morocco last week revealed deep-seated anger over poverty and public services behind a storyline...
Greek ferries and trains halted as thousands protest over working hours
Date: October 1, 2025
ATHENS (Reuters) -Greek trains, ferries and taxis were halted and protests were expected in the capital Athens on Wednesday during a one-day general strike against extended working hours. The action...
UK's Starmer appeals to voters to reject Reform 'snake oil'
Date: September 29, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will call on his Labour Party to unite on Tuesday, saying it was engaged in a "fight for the soul of our country" that would be long,...
At Labour Party conference, PM Starmer's rival steals the limelight
Date: September 29, 2025
By Andrew MacAskill LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to use his Labour Party's annual conference to reset his ailing political brand, but immediately faced sharp...