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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.

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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.

17 Jun 2022 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.

17 Jun 2022 Economy

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

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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.

03 Jun 2022 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.

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 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.

25 May 2022 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.

18 May 2022 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.

17 May 2022 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.

16 May 2022 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.

12 May 2022 Economy

Government Distances Itself From Tory MP's Claim That People Using Foodbanks Can't Budget

The government has distanced itself from claims made by a Tory MP that record high food bank usage is caused by people not being able to cook or budget properly.

Why telecoms mid-contract price rises need clearer regulation

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12 May 2022 Economy

Why telecoms mid-contract price rises need clearer regulation

It should not become the norm for customers to be left in the dark about mid-contract price rises. With the cost-of-living crisis, it’s time that Ofcom intervenes so that people can have certainty when it comes to their bills.

11 May 2022 Economy

Michael Gove Denies An Emergency Budget To Tackle Soaring Costs Is Imminent

Michael Gove has dismissed suggestions that government will introduce an “emergency budget” within the coming days to help ease the cost-of-living crisis.

10 May 2022 Economy

Government Insists "Money Is Finite" After Queen’s Speech Announced No New Cost Of Living Support

Downing Street has defended announcing no new measures to support those struggling amid the cost of living crisis in its Queen’s Speech on Tuesday.

04 May 2022 Economy

Minister Says Struggling Families Should “Buy Value Brands” To Help With Cost Of Living

Environment secretary George Eustice has said families struggling to afford food could switch from named brands to value brands to help “contain” their household budget.

23 Apr 2022 Communities

A tour of the UK's cost of living crisis

Around Britain people are pinching the pennies as the cost of living crisis spirals. While there are common causes of pain, some areas are faring worse than others, and many face unique challenges due to their geography, demography, or a combination of the two. Here, six MPs explain what the crisis looks like in their constituencies. Interviews by Georgina Bailey.

17 Apr 2022 Economy

Rishi Sunak needs to step out of his ivory tower and see what real poverty in Britain looks like

I wonder if Rishi Sunak has any real idea about what it is like to be poor. Does he think it means people are going to skip their holiday this year? Buy all their clothes at the charity shop? Maybe decide to give up going to the pub once a week?

16 Apr 2022 Economy

Lord Norman Lamont: 'There is very little the Chancellor can do'

Lord Lamont knows better than most the challenges of navigating an economic crisis. With reports the government is being urged to appoint the ex-chancellor as part of a task force to tackle the current cost of living crunch, John Johnston gets the benefit of his experience

Cost of living rises are creating a cyclical process for those in need, says leading Charity

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14 Apr 2022 Communities

Cost of living rises are creating a cyclical process for those in need, says leading Charity

Veterans Aid remained fully operational throughout the pandemic – but it was a challenge. CEO of the charity, Dr Hugh Milroy, is concerned that the recent staggering hike in utility costs is set to present frontline organisations with even bigger problems – with potentially catastrophic consequences.