Britain's consumer price index measure of inflation dropped to 4.6 per cent for the 12 months to October, its lowest level in almost two years...
The arrival of the colder weather means cranking up the radiators to stay warm while the festive season demands increased spending on food and drink, gifts, decorations and travel at a time when many are up against it, with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) recently reporting that as many as 2m households in the UK have found themselves forced to unplug their fridge or freezer to keep bills low, warning of frightening levels of hardship.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has since used his autumn statement to announce a boost to benefits and a huge increase to the state pension while also detailing a fresh crackdown on some welfare claimants.
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