#Cost of living crisis

#Cost of living crisis

Consumer confidence in the UK is at its lowest since March amid concerns over upcoming government budget plans. [ more ]

The cost-of-living crisis significantly impacts the self-employed, leading to challenges like irregular income and decreased client bases. [ more ]

Havering Council faces millions in uncollected council tax, with rising shortfalls over recent years. [ more ]

The hospital market place events provide vital support for NHS workers amid the cost of living crisis by offering free school uniforms and essential items. [ more ]

Canada is tightening immigration policies amid rising public concern and economic pressures before elections. [ more ]

The Prime Minister defends cutting winter fuel allowance, prioritizing economic stability despite potential struggles for pensioners. [ more ]

UK inflation drops to its lowest level in almost two years, but remains well above the Bank of England's target of 2%.

Low-income families continue to struggle with the cost of living crisis, with many resorting to taking out loans to pay for food and using community warm rooms to save on energy bills. [ more ]

UK inflation drops to 4.6%, government achieves pledge to halve it ahead of schedule

Inflation remains well above Bank of England's target of 2% [ more ]

Many households in the UK are struggling to afford heating during the cost-of-living crisis, despite a fall in the energy price cap.

Government schemes, such as Winter Fuel Payment and Cold Winter Payment, provide financial assistance to eligible households during the winter months. [ more ]

Retail sales growth in the UK remained weak in November despite Black Friday.

The cost-of-living crisis continues to squeeze household budgets. [ more ]

Many UK households are facing financial hardship as they turn on their heating for the first time during the cost-of-living crisis.

The government has set up schemes to help households afford heating over the winter months, including the Winter Fuel Payment and Cold Weather Payment. [ more ]

Many households in the UK are facing financial hardship as they turn on their heating for the first time during the cost-of-living crisis.

The fall in the energy price cap on October 1 will provide some relief, but the cost is still significantly higher than pre-crisis levels. [ more ]

Food charity in schools is becoming mainstream across England as a response to the cost-of-living crisis and welfare cutbacks.

Schools are stepping in to provide food aid due to spiraling food prices and lack of welfare state support.

Food support systems within schools are now well-organized and likely here to stay. [ more ]

London businesses want relaxed Sunday trading rules to combat the cost-of-living crisis.

Relaxing Sunday trading rules could generate £300m a year and increase tourism and employment.

Small business owners are concerned about increased competition if larger stores are able to open for longer. [ more ]