Survey Finds Larger Lower-Income Families Most Likely to Borrow for Essentials

Survey finds larger lower-income families most likely to borrow for essentials

Research suggests the cost of living is still ‘grinding down’ many families a year on from Labour’s general election victory.

Workers still struggling to make ends meet, research suggests - Rother Radio

Workers are still struggling to make ends meet, with many struggling to pay bills, according to research. The Work Foundation said its study suggested that the Government’s pledge to raise living standards faces a “substantial challenge”. Its survey of almost 4,000 workers found that one in six said they struggle to pay their bills each month, and two in five revealed they have little income left for savings or holidays. Years of wage stagnation…

Nearly all large families on low incomes trapped in hardship by cost of living pressures

Low-income families are no better off one year after Labour's election victory, new research finds.

Low-income families hurt most by rising inflation in Georgia

(Interpressnews.) TBILISI, DFWatch–After months of stable prices, inflation in Georgia is once again on the rise, with food costs driving the sharpest increases. The national inflation rate reached 4% year-on-year in June, up from near-zero levels in late 2024, prompting concern among economists and households alike. Food prices have risen by 10% over the past year and are a main driver of the trend. Families with low incomes typically spend a m…