- Inflation: 2.9% in July — driven by rising energy costs from the Iran war
- Energy Bills: Ofgem price cap forecast to rise 4% in October, hitting a three-year high
- Council Tax: Wandsworth Council proposing a staggering 160% increase — roughly £800 per household
- Youth Unemployment: Over 1 million 16-to-24-year-olds out of work for the first time in a decade
The Checkup
The UK cost-of-living crisis is tightening its grip from every angle. UK...