The Cost of Living Crisis: What Caused It and Where We Are Now
The cost of living crisis affected millions of households across the UK and beyond. Here is what drove it and what has — and has not —…
Marcus Vale
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Rough Sleeping Has Doubled Since 2010—And Government Policy Is Making It Worse
3,898 people sleep rough on England's streets on any given night, double the number in 2010. Behind the statistics are people failed by a…
Naomi Clarke
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The Working Poverty Epidemic: Why Having a Job No Longer Guarantees Escape from Hardship
Two-thirds of people in poverty in the UK live in working households. Zero-hours contracts, low wages, and insecure employment mean…
Daily Junction Editorial Team
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UK Wealth Inequality Reaches Record Levels as Richest 1% Own More Than Bottom 70%
The wealthiest 1% of households in the UK now own £3.5 trillion in assets—more than the bottom 70% combined. New analysis reveals how…
Daily Junction Editorial Team
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What Is Inflation and Why Does It Matter?
UK inflation hit a 41-year high of 11.1% in October 2022 before falling back toward the Bank of England's 2% target. Here is a clear…
Marcus Vale
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UK Child Poverty Crisis Deepens as 4.3 Million Children Live Below the Breadline
New data reveals that 4.3 million children in the UK are living in poverty, with the two-child benefit cap and rising living costs pushing…
Naomi Clarke
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UK Inflation: How It Is Measured and What It Means for You
CPI inflation peaked at 11.1% in October 2022 and the Bank of England has been cutting Bank Rate from its 5.25% peak since August 2024…
Marcus Vale
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AI Regulation Around the World: How Different Countries Are Approaching the Challenge
The EU AI Act entered into force in August 2024 with prohibited-practice rules applying from February 2025. The US rescinded its main…
Amelia Hart
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What the UK Autumn Budget Means for Households in 2025
Income tax thresholds have been frozen until 2028, quietly raising tax through 'fiscal drag'. Here is how the autumn Budget cycle actually…
Marcus Vale
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