Cost of Living
Total 12 Posts
Rishi Sunak’s new law could force workers to break strikes
5 min read
The strikes bill making its way through parliament potentially means employers will be able to block workers from taking industrial action. Despite his efforts to portray trade unions as out-of-control, is Rishi Sunak misreading the voters’ opinion?
The long-term effects of austerity last for generations
4 min read
Public spending cuts and the soaring cost of living will not only affect people’s lives now but could trickle down through generations.
Universal free school meals would make a huge difference to the cost-of-living crisis
4 min read
Widening access to free school meals would be an investment in England’s children.
UK strikes: Why the government must start mediating talks, according to negotiation experts
5 min read
Unions are calling on the government to negotiate on pay, here’s how it could mediate discussions between employers and unions.
Just Stop Oil joined thousands demanding a general election and action on the cost of living crisis
3 min read
Just Stop Oil joined the People’s Assembly coalition in a protest on Saturday to demand a general election and an immediate response to the climate and cost of living crisis.
Understanding the rules on energy disconnection and prepayment meters
6 min read
What are your rights surrounding disconnection and prepayment meters? Here are much-needed information and guidance for consumers to know about the support they may be legally entitled to.
Claiming the welfare benefits you are entitled to
6 min read
There is a significant issue of welfare benefits going unclaimed in the UK, as people are often unaware of the help they can access. Here are much-needed information and guidance for consumers to know about the support they may be legally entitled to.