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15 Jul 2022 Environment

Robert Largan: We must cut our use of biofuels to tackle rocketing global food prices

The United Kingdom continued to lead the global response to Russia’s abhorrent invasion of Ukraine at the G7 summit last week.

We need to treat home energy efficiency as a national emergency

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13 Jul 2022 Energy

We need to treat home energy efficiency as a national emergency

Spiralling gas prices have fuelled a cost-of-living crisis, but the solutions to this and the climate crisis are now more aligned than ever before, says Juliet Davenport OBE HonFEI, President of the Energy Institute.

29 Jun 2022 Economy

Countering the cost-of-living crisis – some quick fixes

The government needs to move fast to advert a catastrophic decline in the life chances and life expectancy of the poorest in our society. A decline that will take years to reverse and a decline that will see deep division and derision between the well-off and the poor.

28 Jun 2022 Communities

In an unprecedented economic crisis, local government services and their users need support

There will be no shortage of things for councillors, senior officers and government ministers to discuss at the Local Government Association’s first in-person annual conference since 2019, which starts in Harrogate today.

Telecoms Industry and Government Come Together to Agree on Commitments to Assist with the Cost-of-Living Crisis

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27 Jun 2022 Economy

Telecoms Industry and Government Come Together to Agree on Commitments to Assist with the Cost-of-Living Crisis

Mobile network operators, alongside the wider telecoms industry, have come together and agreed with the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport, the Rt Hon Nadine Dorries MP, and the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, the Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP, a set of commitments to support and protect vulnerable customers who are struggling with their bills due to the cost-of-living crisis, and to help them remain connected.

Now is the time to crack down on online ad criminals

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27 Jun 2022 Home affairs

Now is the time to crack down on online ad criminals

The Online Safety Bill was a step in the right direction, but the Government needs to do more to remove loopholes that put consumers at risk during the cost of living crisis.

What consumers really think about the cost of living crisis

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23 Jun 2022 Economy

What consumers really think about the cost of living crisis

With inflation at a 40-year high, rising interest rate rises have not stopped the cost of living crisis. This has left many people with no choice but to sacrifice not only discretionary spending, but to also cut back on essentials.

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22 Jun 2022 Economy

What to do if you are struggling to pay your mortgage

The rising cost of living is stretching many households’ finances with some struggling to meet the increased costs of essentials, and having little or no savings to fall back on. This can lead to some families having problems making their monthly mortgage repayments.

13 Jun 2022 Economy

We must urgently cut fuel duty and VAT to help struggling households with the rising cost of living

I am acutely aware of the need for warm, safe and affordable homes. National Energy Action, which is the leading charity for fuel poverty and of which I am honoured to be president, campaigns to ensure that everyone can afford to live in a warm home.

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13 Jun 2022 Economy

New data suggests workers expect their employers to do more on financial wellbeing

Over six in ten employees are finding bills and credit commitments a burden

Close to one in five employees would not be able to cover their living expenses for one month if they lost their main source of income

Majority think that their employer should care about their financial wellbeing

50% who don’t currently have a workplace savings scheme are interested in one

13 Jun 2022 Economy

The government is not doing enough to target cost of living support to struggling households who need it most

Every Friday at my weekly advice surgery I meet yet another working family struggling to make ends meet.

Why workplace savings can help people build financial resilience

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13 Jun 2022 Economy

Why workplace savings can help people build financial resilience

As the cost of living bites, workers expect their employers to do more to support their financial wellbeing.

07 Jun 2022 Economy

We must go green in order to tackle the cost of living crisis

With food, fuel and energy bills soaring, the Chancellor did the right thing at the end of last month and put money in the pockets of those facing real hardship.

07 Jun 2022 Economy

Temporary support will not end the cost of living crisis – we need a long term strategy

At a recent Treasury Select Committee hearing, the governor of the Bank of England warned of an "apocalyptic” situation with food prices fast approaching. This is on top of the doubling of energy costs currently driving many to wonder how they will cope.

02 Jun 2022 Economy

Two-Thirds Of Tory Voters Believe Financial Situation Will Worsen Over Next Year

New polling has found nearly a quarter of Tory voters believe excessive government spending was "significantly" to blame for rising inflation.

01 Jun 2022 Brexit

Senior Tory Says UK Should Rejoin Single Market To Ease Cost Of Living Crisis

A senior Conservative MP has called on Boris Johnson take the UK back into the European Union's single market in order to help mitigate the ongoing cost of living crisis.

01 Jun 2022 Economy

The government must prioritise efficiency upgrades to support households with rising energy bills ahead of another difficult winter

Last week's intervention from the Treasury was a huge relief for the millions of families up and down the country facing the grim prospect of a 42 per cent rise in energy bills from October.

01 Jun 2022 Brexit

We can upgrade Brexit and ease the cost of living by going back to the single market

With inflation soaring and the cost of living crisis biting, the Chancellor’s recent £15bn intervention was welcome – but more radical thinking is required if we are to energise our economy through these stormy waters and earn another five years of Conservative government.

01 Jun 2022 Economy

Ministers should consider further borrowing to ease cost of living crunch

Current government support will only scratch the surface of cost of living burden facing families.

01 Jun 2022 Economy

Asda Chair And Tory Peer Calls For More Government Borrowing To Ease Cost Of Living Crisis

Lord Rose, a Tory peer and chair of Asda supermarket, has said there is "no time to be wasted" and he called on ministers to consider further borrowing to provide financial support to struggling households.

31 May 2022 Economy

Increasing the minimum wage is the best way to help the lowest paid with the cost of living

The cost of living is certainly the biggest challenge facing the government and it is closely related to the other major challenges we are living through – the ongoing fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

27 May 2022 Economy

Rishi Sunak Suggests Wealthy People Who Don't Need The £400 Cost Of Living Grant Should Give It To Charity

Rishi Sunak has urged people who don't need the £400 grant being given to all households as part of his new cost-of-living package to donate the money to charity.

26 May 2022 Economy

British farmers are at the sharp end of the cost of living crisis – we must go further to support them

Farmers are often overlooked and undervalued. They are custodians of biodiversity, cultural heritage, green energy, flood prevention, carbon sequestration, hiking paths… and then there’s the small matter of putting food on the table.

26 May 2022 Economy

Rishi Sunak Announces Windfall Tax And One-Off Grants To Help Households With Cost Of Living Crisis

Rishi Sunak has unveiled a new package of household support for combatting the cost of living crisis, including a windfall tax on gas and oil companies, which he says is worth £15bn.