Tag: Cost of Living



Shop Prices tumbling as Deflation hits 1.4 per cent

Posted on 6 March, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Low disposable income and the rising cost of living has pushed consumers to the brink in recent years, with figures from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation revealing that around 3 in 5 families lived in poverty for at least one year during the recession. However,... Read More

Low Pay Commission calls for Minimum Wage Increase

Posted on 2 March, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Consumer confidence has skyrocketed in the past year or so, with High Street retailers and leisure firms reporting consistent increases in sales and footfall since the end of the recession. However, numerous financial experts have voiced the opinion that true... Read More

Rising Cost of Living Leaves Families Worse Off

Posted on 2 July, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Despite encouraging economic indicators, rising living costs play a huge role in the lives of families living on the breadline. According to a report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), the past five years have seen the average cost of living for a... Read More