Average family's food bill soars by 20% in three years
The elderly hit hardest by price increases for healthcare
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The elderly hit hardest by price increases for healthcare
Basic food prices jumped by 20% between July 2020 and February 2022, while COVID-19 prevention items have forced families to fork out hundreds more per year • Study done before Ukraine war
The average family of four is spending €100 a month more on food bills than in 2020 and the elderly are facing an even higher increase, according to a new
Before the onset of the current medical and economic crisis, most Western governments adopted a policy of not interfering with market forces including the deman
ADPD calls for €3700 increase to 'inadequate' minimum wage Studies showed that the basic needs of vulnerable families cannot be met if they are dependent on a single minimum wage, said ADPD chairperson Carmel Cacopardo 6 February 2021, 4:41pm by Matthew Agius The minimum wage as calculated in Malta is not adequate for those who depend on it for their livelihood, political party ADPD has said. “Workers and families depending on it simply cannot live a decent and dignified life. It is imperative that our country looks out for all its citizens and residents - all contributing to the economy...