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'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials

BBC News 21 July 2026, 23:57 UTC 1h ago

'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials — BBC News

As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.

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