One in four workers ‘broke’ before payday, survey finds
The cost of living crisis continues to affect a significant share of the UK workforce, according to new survey data, with many people’s wages –…
cost of living crisis
The United Kingdom cost of living crisis is an ongoing event starting in 2021, in which prices for many essential goods in the United Kingdom began increasing faster than household incomes, resulting in a fall in real incomes.
Every month, we release the ONS Labour Market Statistics. These stats show how the crisis develops and what real incomes currently are. Find all previous articles right here!
On top of this, in October 2022, we have a series from Campaign for Learning about ‘Learning in the Cold’. Read more about this here.
The cost of living crisis is a major issue in the UK, with the great reshuffle continuing (Kwasi Kwarteng being sacked, swiftly followed by Liz Truss resigning as Prime Minister), we are publishing more and more articles and streams around this topic. For example, on Season 3, Episode 3 of #FutureOfApprenticeships, we talk about the impact of the cost of living crisis on apprenticeships!
The future skills system: an action plan for change
Dame Julie Mellor, Chair of The Skills Federation, outlines a four-point action plan to address the UK’s skills challenges, including a national industrial strategy, workforce…
Landmark HEPI report shows students studying outside London need £18,600 to have an acceptable standard of living
A major new report (A Minimum Income Standard for Students) by the Higher Education Policy Institute and TechnologyOne shows, for the first time, how much students need…
How the cost-of-living crisis is transforming the university landscape
Now in its fourth year, Blackbullion’s 2024 Student Money & Wellbeing Report has revealed a new university landscape. One where sustained high living costs – as a new…
Time To End The Travesty of Poorest Students Racking up Highest Debts
New research published today by the Sutton Trust (@suttontrust) has laid bare the extent to which the poorest students are being hit hardest by debt…
Cost of living, AI and Skills Based Hiring: The Three Factors Set to Impact the Education Sector in 2024
In the last 12 months, the world of work has witnessed several shifts, prompting discussions around the impact of the rising cost of living on…
How the cost-of-living crisis is shifting UK socioeconomics
While the cost-of-living crisis is undoubtedly affecting mental health, it is also prompting behavioural changes – in both positive and negative ways. This article explores…
Professionals forced to sacrifice their future potential due to the high cost of living
While there might have been tentative enthusiasm about the return to ‘normality’, following the turbulence of the last few years, the cost-of-living crisis, which still…
Leading financial education charity launches groundbreaking research to support community organisations at frontline of cost of living crisis
The Centre for Financial Capability Director, Stewart Perry, calls for better support community organisations at frontline of cost of living crisis As Director of leading…
8% of students in Wales have experienced homelessness during cost-of-living crisis
8% of students in Wales have experienced homelessness during the cost-of-living crisis, according to a new National Union of Students Wales (NUS Wales) survey. The…