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Articles tagged with: cost of living crisis
Labour Wants Parliament Recalled Two Weeks Early To Debate Energy Bill Freeze
Economy
Labour Wants Parliament Recalled Two Weeks Early To Debate Energy Bill Freeze
Labour has called on the government to bring MPs back two weeks early from summer recess so that they can debate the party’s plan to freeze energy bills before the next price cap is announced.
Ken Clarke Accuses Liz Truss And Rishi Sunak Of “Half-Baked” Economic Crisis Response
Economy
Ken Clarke Accuses Liz Truss And Rishi Sunak Of “Half-Baked” Economic Crisis Response
Exclusive: Former chancellor Ken Clarke has accused Tory candidates Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, as well as Labour leader Keir Starmer, of offering “half-baked” ideas on the economy.
Labour Pledges Energy Price Overhaul To Halt The Cost-Of-Living Crisis 'At Source'
Economy
Labour Pledges Energy Price Overhaul To Halt The Cost-Of-Living Crisis "At Source"
Labour leader Keir Starmer has announced new proposals to freeze the energy price cap to stop households paying more when prices are set to rise this winter.
Price Of Bread, Cheese, Milk And Biscuits Is About To Soar
Environment
Price Of Bread, Cheese, Milk And Biscuits Is About To Soar
The price of bread, milk and cheese is expected to rise sharply in the coming months as the cost-of-living crisis makes staple foods more expensive, according to a leading industry figure.
Chancellor Says UK Economy Is Facing 'Challenging Times' As Cost Of Living Rises
Economy
Chancellor Says UK Economy Is Facing "Challenging Times" As Cost Of Living Rises
Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi had said that resilience in the private sector "bodes well" for the UK economy despite new warnings of a looming recession.
Labour Vows To End 'Morally Wrong' Higher Rates On Pre-Payment Energy Bills
Economy
Labour Vows To End "Morally Wrong" Higher Rates On Pre-Payment Energy Bills
Labour has pledged to end households with pre-payment meters having to pay a higher rate than direct debit customers, in the first of several cost-of-living policies that the opposition will roll out in the coming days.
Cost Of Living Crisis Means Children Will “Arrive At School Too Hungry To Learn”
Education
Cost Of Living Crisis Means Children Will “Arrive At School Too Hungry To Learn”
The cost of living crisis has become “a frontline issue for schools” according to an education expert who says he has heard “harrowing” stories from teachers.
Labour Is Finally Preparing To Unveil Cost-Of-Living Policy Proposals As Energy Crisis Escalates
Economy
Labour Is Finally Preparing To Unveil Cost-Of-Living Policy Proposals As Energy Crisis Escalates
Exclusive: Labour is preparing to make several policy announcements on the worsening cost-of-living crisis, with the first set to be detailed in a speech by Keir Starmer as soon as early next week.
“Irresponsible” Delay To Cost-Of-Living Measures Could Cause Civil Unrest, Senior MP Tells Government
Political parties
“Irresponsible” Delay To Cost-Of-Living Measures Could Cause Civil Unrest, Senior MP Tells Government
Frustration is growing among MPs over the government's continued refusal to introduce urgent cost-of-living measures until the new Prime Minister is in place, despite escalating warnings on the severity of the crisis.
Fears Blackouts Could Lead To Empty Supermarket Shelves Raised By Government
Economy
Fears Blackouts Could Lead To Empty Supermarket Shelves Raised By Government
Exclusive: The government has asked figures in the food and drink industry for their views on how major power outages could affect food supplies in the UK, as concern grows over how the energy crisis could cause widespread disruption in the coming months.
We need to treat home energy efficiency as a national emergency Partner content
Energy
By Energy Institute
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.
Countering the cost-of-living crisis – some quick fixes
Economy
By Lord Allen of Kensington
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.
Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
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.
Minister Doesn’t Rule Out Recession As Inflation Set To Hit 11% And Growth Downgraded
Economy
Minister Doesn’t Rule Out Recession As Inflation Set To Hit 11% And Growth Downgraded
Business minister Paul Scully has said the government must do “everything we can to weather that storm” amid fears of a recession with spiralling inflation and stagnant growth.
People's priorities: how government departments could make better spending decisions
Economy
By Dr Madsen Pirie
People's priorities: how government departments could make better spending decisions
When companies have to cut back on their costs, sensible ones concentrate on essentials and scale back spending on less necessary items.
Why workplace savings can help people build financial resilience Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
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.
Boris Johnson Called “Conservative Corbyn” As Partygate Scandal Clouds People’s View Of Cost Of Living Response
Political parties
Boris Johnson Called “Conservative Corbyn” As Partygate Scandal Clouds People’s View Of Cost Of Living Response
Partygate has caused so much damage to Boris Johnson’s reputation that new cost of living measures seem to be falling flat among the general public.
Two-Thirds Of Tory Voters Believe Financial Situation Will Worsen Over Next Year
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.
Ministers should consider further borrowing to ease cost of living crunch
Economy
By Lord Rose
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.
Asda Chair And Tory Peer Calls For More Government Borrowing To Ease Cost Of Living Crisis
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.
Government Expected To Announce Windfall Tax On Oil And Gas The Day After Partygate Report
Economy
Government Expected To Announce Windfall Tax On Oil And Gas The Day After Partygate Report
Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a windfall tax on oil and gas companies tomorrow as Boris Johnson issued a plea to move on following the publication of Sue Gray's report into parties held in Downing Street during lockdown.
Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Doing The “Hokey-Cokey” Over Windfall Tax
Political parties
Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Doing The “Hokey-Cokey” Over Windfall Tax
Labour leader Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of doing the “hokey-cokey” over a windfall tax on oil and gas companies and urged the Prime Minister to implement one now.
Tory MPs Are Struggling To Justify No New Cost Of Living Support To Worried Constituents
Economy
Tory MPs Are Struggling To Justify No New Cost Of Living Support To Worried Constituents
Backbenchers and ministers are receiving a barrage of emails from constituents desperate for financial help as the UK faces a spiraling cost of living crisis.
Minister Says People Should Work More Hours Or Get A “Better Paid Job” To Beat Cost Of Living Crisis
Social affairs
Minister Says People Should Work More Hours Or Get A “Better Paid Job” To Beat Cost Of Living Crisis
A government minister has said that people struggling with the cost of living crisis should work more hours in order to overcome financial difficulty.