“A 2% cut to national insurance contributions may offer some relief, but will do little to recover the significant increases in cost-of-living pressures and hardship that many families continue to face.

Source: https://www.ledburyreporter.co.uk/news/national/23941269.barely-mention-education-autumn-statement-say-unions/?ref=rss

A bird rescue sanctuary that has struggled in the cost-of-living crisis is calling for help to expand and rescue more animals.

Source: https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/23299383.bushey-bird-sanctuary-needs-volunteers-donations/?ref=rss

According to The Resolution Foundation, the cost-of-living gap between the richest and poorest UK households is at its widest since records began in 2006.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/23443877.doug-marr-hand-wringing-wont-close-poverty-gap/?ref=rss

According to the union, they are seeking salary increases of 40%, as well as a 32-hour work week, cost-of-living adjustments, and the expansion of their benefits.

Source: https://www.chiangraitimes.com/auto/despite-ongoing-strikes-tesla-chief/

Additionally, she said cost-of-living pressures had forced many Australians into second jobs, and people could turn their wardrobes into sources of income.

Source: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8349089/these-canberrans-are-working-towards-a-future-without-fashion-waste/?src=rss

Add to that the shortfalls in the defective block scheme, the housing crisis and the cost-of-living crisis and we have a perfect storm.

Source: https://www.derryjournal.com/news/politics/varadkar-says-donegal-no-longer-suffering-mass-emigration-after-being-challenged-by-mcdonald-4185262

A fuel allowance lump sum, a bonus child benefit payment, and a further energy rebate are to be the main elements of the Government’s spring cost-of-living package.

Source: https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2023/02/14/energy-supports-and-child-benefit-payment-to-be-part-of-cost-of-living-package/

Although the reform legislation was put on hold last month in response to public outcry and a brief general strike, government attention has not returned to the cost-of-living issue.

Source: https://themedialine.org/by-region/as-israeli-govt-focuses-on-judicial-reforms-consumers-struggle-with-rising-prices/

Among the ones that are on the table from think tanks, are things like eliminating or reducing cost-of-living adjustments to federal retiree annuities.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/retirement/2023/02/one-on-one-with-narfes-staff-vice-president-for-policy-and-programs/

And with the cost-of-living being what it is, I'm all about making every pound stretch."

Source: https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-mum-saves-26k-after-8850696

An SNP spokesperson said: “The new SNP leader will be focused on delivering the priorities of the people of Scotland, including tackling the Tory cost-of-living crisis, improving public services and strengthening the economy.

Source: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/morenews/uknews/2023/03/26/labour-urges-incoming-snp-leader-to-clear-out-the-rot-in-party/

Argentines headed to the polls on Sunday in primary elections, with voters likely to punish the ruling centre-left Peronist coalition, angry at inflation scraping 116 per cent and a cost-of-living crisis that has left four in 10 people in poverty.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/2023/08/13/vote-primaries-test-political-mood-argentina/

Around 60% of parents feel that an apprenticeship is better than getting a degree in the current cost-of-living crisis.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/how-does-apprenticeship-uk-hospitality-industry-offer-way-out-cost-living-crisis-1718422

As people across the country continue to contend with inflation and a cost-of-living crisis, it is vital that we continue to support the many local organisations that do such great work in our communities throughout the country.”

Source: https://kildare-nationalist.ie/2023/03/05/aldi-launches-2023-community-grants-programme-for-kildare-charities/

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to hit households hard, consumers have lost their appetite for mid-market chain restaurants replicating menus up and down the country.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/markets/article-12006369/BUSINESS-LIVE-Profit-warnings-New-M-C-Saatchi-chair-buys-shares.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

“As the cost-of-living crisis rages on, the funding really couldn’t have come at a better time.

Source: https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/23334858.chap-ayrshire-debt-advice-charity-gets-45k-council-funding-boost/?ref=rss

A third of drinks served down the pub are spirits, leaving pubs in the lurch as the economy stutters to a halt amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

Source: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23699336.alcohol-tax-rise-bitter-blow-east-lancs-pub-owners/?ref=rss

A total of 12 benefits are administered by Social Security Scotland but there are fears many local residents aren’t aware they are eligible for support, leaving them more vulnerable during the cost-of-living crisis.

Source: https://www.barrheadnews.com/news/23252975.renfrewshire-cash-strapped-families-missing-support/?ref=rss

Boohoo slumped to a pre-tax loss of £90.7m in the year to February 28, 2023 as the cost-of-living crisis squeezed shoppers and more returned to the High Street.

Source: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/boohoo-vows-keep-prices-down-26922549

But at a time when the UK is battling with the cost-of-living crisis, and people can’t afford to heat their homes, over £100 for one night of live music seems tasteless and out of touch.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/03/its-time-to-bring-back-top-of-the-pops-18373908/