Cost-of-living crisis
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Fastest UK wage rise in 20 years fails to match inflation
Speed Read Widening gap between private and public sector wages is also stoking anger among striking workers
By Jamie Timson Published
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The most memorable newspaper front pages of 2022
In Depth From Uber files and Partygate revelations to Liz Truss’s lettuce face-off
By Hollie Clemence Published
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Christmas scams warning as criminals cash in on cost-of-living crisis
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By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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Mould epidemic hits UK households
Speed Read Health-threatening problem set to escalate as cash-strapped families turn down heating and keep windows closed
By The Week Staff Published
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Pros and cons of smart thermostats
Pros and Cons The gadgets allow you to control temperatures remotely but are they really value for money?
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Brits to be told how to save energy
Speed Read Have showers not baths, turn down radiators and lower boiler temperatures, the government will advise
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Quiz of The Week: 12 - 19 November
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Water bill discounts: the customers due to save money
feature Watchdog orders Thames Water and Southern Water among others to repay millions to customers for missing targets
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Warm banks: a worrying winter necessity?
Talking Point Campaigners warn heated public spaces are not a sustainable solution to cost-of-living crisis
By The Week Staff Published
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Is the West getting ‘Ukraine fatigue’?
Today's Big Question US calls for talks to bolster waning support as expert warns that the war and economic hardships at home are ‘inextricably linked’
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Why the ‘energy price cap’ is confusing – and how it could be better communicated
feature Government assumptions over public’s energy illiteracy doing more harm than good
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Energy worries drive sales of blankets and air fryers
Speed Read Consumers prioritise energy-efficient purchases and cut back on non-essentials
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Should benefits rise with inflation?
Talking Point Liz Truss reportedly preparing to break predecessor’s promise as insiders warn move would be ‘politically unstainable’
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The cost-of-living support available from government
feature Downing Street says no further measures will be rolled out before new PM is in place
By The Week Staff Published
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