Now playing Next Economy EU Policy. EU urges France, Germany to slash energy crisis spending A European Commission report spells the return of belt-tightening after years of crisis-driven largesse 21/11/2023
Now playing Next Economy Real food inflation in Europe: Which countries are hit the hardest? Annual inflation in the EU has been declining whilst food inflation remains high, hitting low-income families across Europe. 21/11/2023
Now playing Next Economy UK retail sales at COVID-19 lockdown levels as cost of living rises UK retail sales have slumped back to COVID-19 lockdown levels, as increased cost of living bites. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Business EDF reaches energy agreement with French government, says source State energy group EDF and the French government have agreed on €70 per megawatt hour as a reference level for future prices of nuclear power, a source close to the government said on Monday. 13/11/2023
Now playing Next Economy Germany unveils costly new plan to cut electricity prices The scheme is set to run for around five years and will likely cost up to €12 billion in its first year. 09/11/2023
Now playing Next Economy Income inequality: How does disposable income vary across Europe? The significant differences in disposable income across Europe highlight the extent of inequality around the continent, with western and Nordic states having higher disposable income on average compared to many southern and eastern countries. 07/11/2023
Now playing Next Destinations These European towns will pay you up to €80,000 to move there Start a new life abroad and get paid to do it thanks to these schemes. 03/11/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom Euroviews. Britain's energy crisis is far from over Although most government support has been scaled back, energy prices are still at record highs, Carla Subirana writes. 20/10/2023
Now playing Next Economy UK pay overtakes inflation for first time in almost two years Average earnings excluding bonuses rose at an annual rate of 7.8% from June to August 2023 - welcome news for some amid the cost of living crisis. 17/10/2023
Now playing Next Green News Why do Alaskans get a €1,000 oil cheque every year? Alaska is sitting on a nest-egg oil fund. But dividing it up is an 'emotionally charged' matter for citizens. 05/10/2023
Now playing Next Travel News Travel early to avoid delays and cancellations, new report reveals The report from travel site Expedia found that being too well prepared and booking your flight far in advance could actually cost you money. 05/10/2023
Now playing Next Economy UK food prices fall for the first time in two years The cost of groceries in the UK was down 0.1% in September from the previous month, according to an industry body. 03/10/2023
Now playing Next Green News Ireland: Wind power outstrips electricity demand for the first time July and August this year set new records for wind power generation in Ireland. 28/09/2023
Now playing Next Food and Drink Sobering thought: UK pubs introduce "unhappy hour" surge pricing Terrible news for drinkers in the UK. Britain's biggest pub company is about to adopt surge pricing, meaning the cost of drinking will go up at popular times. 14/09/2023
Now playing Next Economy Shoplifting surges in UK as retail workers face violence and abuse Major retailers have warned that a new 'epidemic' is becoming serious enough to eat into their profits. 14/09/2023
Now playing Next Travel News French rail pass: €49 ticket to launch after German success France will launch a €49 public transport ticket. Here’s everything you need to know. 08/09/2023
Now playing Next Economy Inflation in Turkey jumps to 59% Inflation reached 58.9% year-on-year in August in the country, the highest since December 2022, according to official data published on Monday. 04/09/2023
Now playing Next Economy Inflation in the eurozone shows no change: 5.3% in August Inflation across the 20 countries that use the single currency remained stable in August at 5.3%, still far away from the 2% target of the European Central Bank. 31/08/2023
Now playing Next Green News How can Europe encourage more people to take public transport? Public transport is one of the lowest carbon ways to travel but encouraging people to use it isn't always easy. 24/08/2023
Now playing Next Work Real wages are down in Europe: Which countries saw the biggest fall? Real wages fell in most European countries after record-high inflation eroded most of the nominal wage growth. Which countries are worst impacted? 21/08/2023
