7.4 million households struggle to afford basic necessities.

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million households in the UK are currently struggling to afford basic essentials, including clothing, food, and heating.
Andy Burnham has promised to provide "breathing space" for these households facing financial difficulties.
The ongoing financial strain has led many to make difficult decisions regarding their expenses, such as not using their ovens.
The issue highlights the broader economic challenges affecting a significant portion of the population.

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'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentialsBBC News · 4 hours ago

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million households in the UK are currently struggling to afford basic essentials, including clothing, food, and heating.
Andy Burnham has promised to provide "breathing space" for these households facing financial difficulties.
The ongoing financial strain has led many to make difficult decisions regarding their expenses, such as not using their ovens.
The issue highlights the broader economic challenges affecting a significant portion of the population.

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