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One in five people in the UK lives in poverty, says The Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Local government networks hit out at ministers’ new £64bn funding settlement
Worst inflationary surge in a generation takes its toll with output not rising above January levels
Settlement is below what local authorities say is needed to prevent more town halls going bust
Regulator Ofgem proposes £16 annual bill surcharge to ensure suppliers are ‘resilient’
Sentiment is significantly more positive than a year ago and an ‘encouraging sign’ for the year to come
One in 182 people will be without a home this Christmas, with thousands on the streets, Shelter survey finds
Local government leaders say services face steep cuts after lack of funding in the Autumn Statement
British Retail Consortium says sales growth was below inflation in November, ahead of busiest spending period
Data from Office for National Statistics lays bare uneven impact of cost of living crisis
Some suppliers are contributing to food price inflation, says Competition and Markets Authority
Bank of England data points to stabilisation in property market after long period of low house sales
Sharp rises in the cost of petrol and food have pushed millions more people into poverty
Some of the UK chancellor’s measures are very welcome — but much more needs to be done
Resolution Foundation’s findings lay bare parlous state of living standards underlying Autumn Statement
Challenger bank reports drop in earnings as cost of living crisis is set to drive up credit card arrears
Under pressure independent pubs fear rise in minimum wage
Charities and councils welcome the move as a lifeline for some households but say it is not enough
So how can you continue to enjoy the luxuries life has to offer?
Belt-tightening is now the norm among the top 1 per cent — and even some of the super-rich are now having to cut back
Figures contrast with expectations of a rise and send gilt yields lower
Survey finds sharp increase in the number of households in arrears on multiple bills
Measures come after Shell and Moto failed to hand over data on margins
Slower price growth is welcomed by analysts but they warn it is unlikely to equate to a feelgood factor for consumers
Latest Citizens Advice data shows mounting crisis heading into winter as voluntary sector warns it will struggle to cope
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