cost of living crisis 

More people are willing to give second-hand Christmas presents amid cost of living crisis, survey shows

New research has shown that one in three people would give a quality used or refurbished item to a loved one this Christmas amid the rising cost of living crisis.

Weekly Standard     Dec 07, 2023

Christmas shopping: Which brands are offering NHS discounts for healthcare workers in 2023?

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After a year of strikes, protests, and an ongoing cost of living crisis, these discounts will be a welcome sight this Christmas

Weekly Standard     Dec 07, 2023

A hole lot less! Now shrinkflation hits jam doughnuts as Co-op reduces the number of snacks in a pack from five to four

The supermarket chain has cut back the size of its jam ball doughnuts multipack, outraging shoppers who are already having to cut back amid the cost of living crisis.

Daily Mail     Dec 07, 2023

Reforms are needed to make it easier for young people to buy a home to restore faith in capitalism, ministers are warned

A new report by Policy Exchange said more aspiring homeowners should be able to commission and build their own houses amid the cost-of-living crisis.

Daily Mail     Dec 04, 2023

Netherlands Latest Country to Tilt to the Right

The Netherlands is the latest country to lurch to the right amid the global cost of living crisis. Its November election saw maverick far-right populist Geert Wilders and his Party for Freedom (PVV) come first. A hardline Islamophobe who’s called for the Quran to be banned could be the next prime minister. Change – of […]

IPS     Dec 04, 2023

The state of public opinion: 2023 - UK in a Changing Europe

A lot has changed since Boris Johnson celebrated ‘smashing’ the 2019 election. Since then, we’ve faced a global pandemic, two wars, and spiralling inflation and interest rates. Britain has lived through a tumultuous period. The same period saw Labour choose a new leader, whilst the Conservatives elected two. ‘Levelling up’ became the latest buzzword. ‘Partygate’ was followed by a series of allegations about impropriety at the top of government. Nineteen by-elections took place, for reasons ranging from resignations to recall petitions. As the cost-of-living crisis worsened, voter concern about the economy rocketed, whilst interest in Brexit declined.

ukandeu.ac.uk (Opinion)     Dec 05, 2023

One in 10 households in UK say they missed paying an essential bill

Survey by Which? finds 57% of people made adjustments to stay afloat and 16% skipped mealsAs the cost of living crisis continues to bite, data indicate that almost one in 10 UK households failed to pay a major bill in the month to 10 November, the highest level recorded since April 2020.According to the consumer group Which?’s latest “consumer insight tracker” research, published on Monday, 9.8% of the households questioned said they had missed or defaulted on a loan, credit card, housing or household bill payment over the month.

The Guardian     Dec 04, 2023

Ending stagnation - The Inquiry - Resolution Foundation

The UK has great strengths, but is a decade and a half into a period ofstagnation. The toxic combination of slow growth and high inequalitywas straining the living standards of low- and middle-income Britainwell before the cost of living crisis struck. It is time to embark on a newpath.

economy2030.resolutionfoundation.org     Dec 04, 2023

'Boomers vs Gen Z' narrative hides the class divide - Green Left

First, it was young people spend too much on unnecessary products like avocado on toast. Now, as the housing and wages crises deepen for young people, blame has been shifted.

greenleft.org.au     Dec 07, 2023

Cop28: Women turn to community to weather climate crisis and inflation in Bangladesh

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Trade in locally produced seeds is proving a lifeline for families under threat from cost of living rises and devastating weather, says anti-hunger charity ActionAid

The Independent     Dec 03, 2023

Investment News: Overseas Investors Take Greater Stake In UK plc - Forbes

The Forbes Advisor editorial team is independent and objective. To help support our reporting work, and to continue our ability to provide this content for free to our readers, we receive payment from the companies that advertise on the Forbes Advisor site. This comes from two main sources.

Forbes     Dec 04, 2023

A third of independent school parents are struggling with costs, research shows

Almost one in three parents of independent school pupils are struggling with costs, new research shows.

Daily Mail     Dec 05, 2023