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Politics

The Affordability Election Issue: Inside Renew Europe's 10-Point Plan to Cut the Cost of Living

With inflation set to peak in late 2026, the European Parliament's liberals unveiled a ten-point plan — from energy market integration to affordable housing.

Meridian Newsroom30 Sept 20266 min read

Lifestyle

The Great Dining-Out Pullback: Why Even Affluent Households Are Eating at Home

A new Restaurants Canada survey finds 80% of Canadians are dining out less — and the pullback now reaches deep into high-income households.

Meridian Newsroom30 Sept 20265 min read

Food

UK Food Inflation Cools to 2.5% as Supermarkets Lean on Promotions

The BRC-NIQ monitor shows meat and dairy deals pulling grocery inflation down — but fruit and chocolate are still climbing, and retailers warn their margins are stretched.

Meridian Newsroom30 Sept 20265 min read