Disabled people are already cutting back on costs more than others – for many, the £150 cost of living payment won’t do much to help
The scale of the ‘disability price tag’ means one-off payments will hardly make a dent for many households.
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It’s not a cost of living crisis – it’s a poverty pandemic
Tackling the cost of living crisis and raising UK living standards requires a joined-up response, but the autumn statement didn’t give much indication of that.
Tory tax plans need to be more strategic to tackle the cost of living crisis – here’s why
Tax cuts could ease the burden on households and small businesses that are struggling, alongside tax increases for large firms.
COVID and the cost of living crisis are set to collide this winter – the fallout will be greatest for the most vulnerable
If governments fail to take action, the cost of living crisis will worsen the impact of the pandemic this winter, and vice versa.
Rishi Sunak’s £15 billion cost‑of‑living package and windfall tax: four experts respond
The UK chancellor is giving a one-off payment of £1,200 to the most vulnerable households, while U-turning on a windfall tax for energy companies.
Disadvantaged students starting courses in 2022 are worse off as a result of COVID – universities must support them
Universities must help this cohort of students transition into higher education.
Rural poverty is getting worse – and welfare harder to access
High rural poverty rates are driven largely by fuel and transport costs.
The cost of living crisis can’t wait for the next election: three key issues the UK government needs to tackle now
Governmental support is failing the country’s most vulnerable households. Politicians need to act now.
Energy price cap: the cost of your coffee could be about to go up
Some businesses will be hit harder than others.
Tiny houses: why more people are living in miniature
Tiny houses mean smaller costs.
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