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Record 7.4m UK households struggle to afford essentials as cost-of-living crisis deepens Business
Economy #cost of living#energy crisis

Record 7.4m UK households struggle to afford essentials as cost-of-living crisis deepens

A record 7.4 million low-income households in the UK are struggling to afford essentials such as food, heating and clothing, according to anti-poverty charity Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF). Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to cut VAT on electricity bills from October, but charities are calling for further measures.

Jul 22, 2026 1 source
‘Almost Homeless’ Subreddit Surge Signals Deepening Wealth Inequality, Housing Crisis Business
Economy #wealth inequality#housing crisis

‘Almost Homeless’ Subreddit Surge Signals Deepening Wealth Inequality, Housing Crisis

Reddit's r/almosthomeless subreddit has grown 23% in the past year to 85,000 subscribers, reflecting rising housing insecurity and wealth inequality. Users share stories of living in cars, facing eviction, and struggling with unemployment. The wealthiest 1% control $55 trillion in assets, roughly equal to the bottom 90%.

Jul 8, 2026 1 source