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The late 1970s marked a high point for economic equality in the UK. Returning to the progressive policies that made that possible could solve today’s cost of living crisis.
The rich history of UK consumer culture has been captured in the composition of the ‘basket of goods’ used to measure inflation.
Peace between Russia and Ukraine will not be the end of the global crisis, say experts.
Poverty impacts your mental health as much as your daily life and your physical wellbeing.
Lower real living standards now represent the price of being in paid work.
Food prices are not the only issue to worry about as the world starts to feel the economic fallout from the Ukraine war.
In the absence of a clear plan for affording the high costs of decarbonisation, it’s time for the UK Treasury to tax fossil fuel companies.
It’s surprisingly difficult for most to make a profit.
Millions of people experiencing food poverty turn to food banks, and the number is growing.
Starting out is getting more and more expensive.
Only by requiring state agencies to budget and plan for gender equity can genuine well-being be achieved for New Zealand’s women.
Our experts weigh up the winners and losers in a budget that had to balance an immediate cost-of-living crisis with long-term ambitions for health and climate change.
Why the government’s main measure of poverty doesn’t tell us much about the lowest-income people.
A month when the cost of living crisis will be harshly felt.
Experts on poverty in Britain explain how destitution affects different groups of people and aspects of life.
Learn to avoid paying more than you need to – without having to put up with being cold.
The cost of living crisis could get even worse.
Global supply chains and energy prices are not solely to blame for a tough year ahead.
Here’s how retailers can help.
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