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While the German economy is experiencing problems, dynamically developing Poland wants to take over the crown of the industrial center of Europe - says the British daily "Daily Telegraph".more

Even if it feels like life in Britain is becoming less and less affordable with each day that passes, it’s worth remembering (even if just for your sanity) that things could be worse. Rapidly rising food costs are an area of concern for many households in the UK, with the price of some weekly shop staples almost tripling over the last two years.more

Under-fire Southern Water and Thames Water have been named the “standout poor performers” in handling complaints from customers over the past year by a water watchdog.more

Poland's credit profile is supported by a strong economy, moderate government debt and a solid debt servicing capacity, says the Moody's rating agency in a report of September 26. The main challenges for the rating are the gradual erosion of the institutional framework, especially in the area of the rule of law, as well as tense relations with the EU.more

Private home rents in Great Britain have increased to their highest point on record after shortages in supply and mortgage rate rises combined to push the cost up by 10% over the past 12 months.more

A new living wage of €14.80 an hour will be announced today. This is the minimum rate required for a full-time worker without dependents to afford goods and services. Cost-of-living pressures have led to an increase of 95c or almost 7pc on last year’s rate of €13.85 an hour.more

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has told Conservative Party conference that government will cancel the rest of HS2, will overhaul the education system for 16-18 year olds by scrapping A-levels and phase out smoking by gradually raising the legal age.more

Only about one in eight UK fisheries have been awarded “green” status for sustainability in the latest edition of the Good Fish Guide.more

Tesco is trying to "lower prices wherever we can" as customers continue to grapple with cost-of-living pressures, its boss has said. Ken Murphy said the pace of rising food prices would continue to slow this year, easing the pressure on shoppers.more

British business and trade minister Kemi Badenoch has admitted there is "zero" chance of a free trade deal with the United States under President Joe Biden because of his approach to such agreements.more

Ireland is one of 10 EU countries to see the average price of farm products drop in the last year, a hint that food prices are set to come down even more in future. Irish prices fell by 8.5pc between March and June this year, compared with the same period in 2022. more

Families are eating less healthily and turning to ready meals and processed foods due to the cost of living crisis, a study has found. More than two-thirds of people (69%) said they considered themselves to be healthy eaters but 28% said they were eating less nutritious food because it is too expensive, according to the BBC Good Food Nation survey.more

The national living wage is set to increase to at least £11 an hour from next April, the chancellor is to confirm. In a speech to the Conservative Party conference Jeremy Hunt is expected to say the move will benefit two million of the lowest-paid workers.more

Tax levels in the UK are at their highest since records began 70 years ago - and are unlikely to come down, a leading think tank says. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) forecasts taxes will amount to about 37% of national income by the next general election, due in 2024.more

Water companies in England and Wales want bills to increase by £156 a year by 2030 to pay for upgrades and reduce sewage discharges. The increase would allow infrastructure spending to almost double to £96bn, the water industry says.more

Artificial intelligence promises a significant increase in prosperity, although this will not necessarily be reflected in GDP statistics, said Bank Pekao economists in their report. In their opinion, artificial intelligence will cause profound changes in the way we work and rest.more

Economists' research brings bad news about the German economy. Forecasts made in spring by five leading economic institutes showed that the economy could expect minimal growth of 0.3%. Yesterday, a correction to this forecast was announced, which indicates a decline of 0.9 percentage points - reports the Bild daily portal.more

There is a lower risk of electricity blackouts this winter compared to last, according to National Grid, thanks to increased generation and the ability to manage demand. more

The recent cost of living crisis has led to painful choices for many households facing soaring food and energy prices.more

Production work may begin on Britain's largest unexploited oil and gas field, the regulatory authority NSTA announced today. It is estimated that the Rosebank field in the North Sea holds 500 million barrels of crude oil.more

Cost-of-living payments only provide temporary respite from the use of food banks, it has been claimed. The UK's largest food bank provider, the Trussell Trust, said there was only a short-term dip in demand for their services after payments are made.more

Britain’s slowing economy has cost families £1,400 a year, the Resolution Foundation has said. The think tank said households have borne the brunt of Britain’s economic decline over the past 15 years, whicmore

The number of NHS appointments cancelled because of strikes in England is expected to surpass one million, with health bosses warning of the “distress” caused to patients.more

Nearly half of Poles report a problem with the quality of their sleep. It is apparent that it is worse than during the pandemic. Over the past two years, there has been a rise in the number of people who are dissatisfied. The percentage of those who are undecided on the aforementioned issue has also increased. In contrast, the number of satisfied Poles has decreased. more

Low-income tenants will face higher energy bills as a result of the government’s decision to scrap plans to force private landlords to upgrade their properties to make them more energy efficient, experts have said.more