Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to tackle the cost of living crisis with a 10-year plan, as millions struggle to afford essentials. Research shows 7.4 million low-income families couldn't afford at least one essential item in the past six months, a record high. The crisis stems from austerity, weak wage growth, and Brexit, with Universal Credit no longer providing an adequate safety net.
UK's cost of living crisis deepens as new PM unveils 10-year plan
Source: Al Jazeera