Cost of living crisis set to cause thousands of premature deaths across UK, hitting poorer families hardest

Study suggests UK's cost of living crisis will cause thousands of premature deaths, especially among poorer households
Inflation due to war, COVID, Brexit, policy is hitting poorer families harder as they spend more on essentials like energy
Modelling estimates a 6.5% rise in premature deaths in Scotland this year, equating to thousands more across the UK
Government measures like energy price cap and payments have helped, but poorer areas still see much higher death rates
Even with government support, poorer households will be £1,400 worse off this year, widening health and wealth gaps

theguardian.com

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8/23/2023

Britons are not all in it together (whatever they might think)

The cost-of-living crisis has gripped British politics, with rising inflation, high taxation, and increased interest rates, though not all Britons are equally affected, leading to trade-offs rather than severe hardship, posing challenges for the government and potential political consequences.