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UK inflation holds at 2.2% – but it's still a bleak picture for poorer people and benefit claimants
UK inflation holds at 2.2% – but it's still a bleak picture for poorer people and benefit claimants
There are fears that the country remains unprepared for spikes in the inflation rate, which could happen more frequently amid the climate crisis. Meanwhile, millions of people are already struggling to afford the basics they need to survive even as inflation steadies
Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?
Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?
'More bad news for renters': Rental crisis continues with steep rent rises despite inflation falling
'More bad news for renters': Rental crisis continues with steep rent rises despite inflation falling
Yes, inflation is falling – but nearly 90% of Brits say cost of living crisis is far from over
Yes, inflation is falling – but nearly 90% of Brits say cost of living crisis is far from over
Rishi Sunak is celebrating UK's inflation fall – there's just several problems
Rishi Sunak is celebrating UK's inflation fall – there's just several problems
UK inflation falls to lowest level in more than two years. But what does it mean for your wallet?
UK inflation falls to lowest level in more than two years. But what does it mean for your wallet?
UK inflation unexpectedly rising to 4% in December spells 'bad news for families'
UK inflation unexpectedly rising to 4% in December spells 'bad news for families'
UK at risk of 'technical recession' despite GDP growth in November: 'This isn't a thriving economy'
UK at risk of 'technical recession' despite GDP growth in November: 'This isn't a thriving economy'
Real Living Wage rises to £12 an hour amid crippling cost of living crisis
Real Living Wage rises to £12 an hour amid crippling cost of living crisis
National living wage to rise to £11 an hour – but experts say it's not enough
National living wage to rise to £11 an hour – but experts say it's not enough
Rishi Sunak is overseeing biggest tax rises since Second World War, IFS think tank finds
Rishi Sunak is overseeing biggest tax rises since Second World War, IFS think tank finds
University strike disrupts freshers' week as staff slam 'very worst employers'
University strike disrupts freshers' week as staff slam 'very worst employers'
Pension triple lock: What is it and how does it affect me?
Pension triple lock: What is it and how does it affect me?
Inflation is slowing, can I still ask for a pay rise?
Inflation is slowing, can I still ask for a pay rise?
'Breaking point': Debt charities and ethical lenders fight to save families from loan sharks
'Breaking point': Debt charities and ethical lenders fight to save families from loan sharks
Schools, hospitals and trains: Is the end of the strikes in sight?
Schools, hospitals and trains: Is the end of the strikes in sight?
Will giving workers a pay rise really make inflation worse? We asked expert economists
Will giving workers a pay rise really make inflation worse? We asked expert economists
Is ‘greedflation’ behind your soaring grocery bills?
Is ‘greedflation’ behind your soaring grocery bills?
Martin Lewis predicted the mortgage timebomb, so why did the government not listen?
Martin Lewis predicted the mortgage timebomb, so why did the government not listen?
Are junior doctors, nurses or train drivers paid when on strike?
Are junior doctors, nurses or train drivers paid when on strike?
Readers debate the causes of inflation: is it higher wages or corporate greed?
Readers debate the causes of inflation: is it higher wages or corporate greed?
Interest rates rise will 'fuel the fire' of the cost of living crisis
Interest rates rise will 'fuel the fire' of the cost of living crisis
Drip-feeding support to the poor is not going to solve the crisis we face
Drip-feeding support to the poor is not going to solve the crisis we face
UK workers suffer 2.5 per cent real-term pay cut, while top CEOs get 4 per cent rise
