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Average student in England leaves university with £47,700 debt - is a degree worth it?

Graduates in England face an average student debt of £47,730, a decrease from the previous year. Tuition fees in England and Wales are set to rise annually with inflation, while Scotland offers free tuition for most Scottish students. Student loans cover tuition and living costs, with repayment starting after a certain income threshold is met. While graduates generally earn more than non-graduates, real-term graduate wages have declined.

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Australian PhD students struggle on low stipends, research highlights critical funding gap

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Education·6 g önceملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

Australian PhD students struggle on low stipends, research highlights critical funding gap

PhD students in Australia are facing financial hardship due to low stipends, with rates falling below the poverty line. A recent report recommended increasing stipends to $50,000, but the government has not committed to the changes, sparking concerns about equity and Australia's research capacity.

Guardian Australia

Trump's Grand Entrance at Knicks Game Sparks Debate on Power and Celebrity

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10.06.2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

Trump's Grand Entrance at Knicks Game Sparks Debate on Power and Celebrity

Donald Trump's attendance at a Knicks NBA Finals game, marked by a massive motorcade and heightened security, drew criticism for overshadowing the event and disrupting city celebrations. The article contrasts his approach with Obama's, highlighting Trump's use of sports for political spectacle and social hierarchy, while noting the league's shift from adversarial to deferential.

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Chinese creators promote Malaysia as family-friendly destination

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04.06.2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

Chinese creators promote Malaysia as family-friendly destination

Mainland Chinese creators on lifestyle apps are promoting Malaysia as an ideal destination for family life, citing international schools, Mandarin-speaking services, familiar food, and lower living costs.

SCMP Economy

Gu Ja-yeol elected Wonju Mayor, vows to reduce living costs with 'Half-Price Wonju' policy

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03.06.2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

Gu Ja-yeol elected Wonju Mayor, vows to reduce living costs with 'Half-Price Wonju' policy

Gu Ja-yeol of the Democratic Party has won the Wonju mayoral election, defeating incumbent Won Kang-soo. Gu's key pledge is 'Half-Price Wonju,' aiming to cut living expenses through transportation, housing, and childcare subsidies, and plans to develop a medical AI cluster in Seowonju.

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Social·23.05.2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

Single mothers find housing solutions through shared living

Single mothers are facing severe rental discrimination and poverty, leading many to seek innovative housing solutions like shared living arrangements. Organizations and individuals are creating platforms and initiatives to support single mothers in finding affordable and stable housing.

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Average pension for couples receiving National Pension together falls short of expected living costs

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Social·22.05.2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

Average pension for couples receiving National Pension together falls short of expected living costs

The number of couples receiving the National Pension's old-age pension together is increasing, but their average combined pension is less than half of the expected living expenses for middle-aged and elderly individuals. While the number of dual-recipient couples has doubled in six years to over 930,000, their average monthly income of 1.2 million won is insufficient for a comfortable retirement.

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UK aid sector nearing breaking point, experts warn

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العالم·22.05.2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

UK aid sector nearing breaking point, experts warn

The UK's Global Partnerships conference highlighted the aid sector's crisis, with large charities criticized for hoarding power and funds, hindering localization efforts. Experts call for a new model channeling resources directly to local actors.

Guardian Business

Thinktank calls for ‘double lock’ England private rent cap to ease living costs

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11.05.2026

Thinktank calls for ‘double lock’ England private rent cap to ease living costs

Influential IPPR proposes capping rents at whichever is lower of consumer price inflation or wage growthUK politics live – latest updatesOne of the thinktanks closest to the Labour government is urging ministers to introduce private sector rent controls in England, as the chancellor weighs up how to ease a surge in living costs caused by the Iran war.The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has published a paper calling for a rent “double lock”, which would link rent increases to either wages or inflation, depending on which was lower. Continue reading...

Guardian UK

Malaysia’s fuel subsidy headache leaves Anwar ‘scrambling for solution’

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11.05.2026

Malaysia’s fuel subsidy headache leaves Anwar ‘scrambling for solution’

Malaysia’s plan to stop wealthier drivers from enjoying cheap subsidised petrol has left Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim facing a politically fraught question: how to define “rich” without punishing households already squeezed by higher living costs. The issue has sharpened as the Middle East energy shock strains government finances, forcing authorities to weigh fiscal discipline against the risk of angering middle-class voters in a car-dependent country. Anwar said the government had agreed in...

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06.05.2026

Iran war a key driver of increased living costs, new ABS data finds

Cost-of-living pressures have increased for all households in Australia, partly due to the war in the Middle East, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

ABC Top Stories

UK buy-to-let lender shares fall on rent freeze speculation

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Business·28.04.2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

UK buy-to-let lender shares fall on rent freeze speculation

Shares in UK buy-to-let lenders Paragon and OSB Group fell 2.4% and 3.6% respectively on Tuesday after speculation that chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a one-year rent freeze for private landlords in England to protect households from rising costs linked to the Middle East conflict. The education secretary later said the measure is not actively being pursued, while the Renters' Rights Act comes into force on Friday bringing significant sector changes.

Guardian Business