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Cost of Living Crisis

TV

The cost of living crisis is not a game

By turning a real-life crisis into daytime television fodder, TV bosses have once again shown themselves to be completely out of touch with audiences.

Written by: Sarah Woolley

Activism

How the cost of living crisis is endangering sex workers

Decrim now — Financial turmoil is pushing people who work in the sex industry into more dangerous and desperate situations as a means of survival, reports Ella Glover.

Written by: Ella Glover

Activism

In photos: Londoners say no to extortionate energy bill rise

Don't pay — Following the announcement of an 80% hike in the energy price cap from 1st October, crowds gathered outside the offices of energy regulator Ofgem to protest and declare their intention to undertake a payment strike.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Music

Jeshi is making music for generation austerity

Following the release of his latest album 'Universal Credit,' the rapper talks about finding a new approach to songwriting, attitudes to poverty and why his music is more than a political statement.

Written by: Robert Kazandjian

Activism

Rail strikes: photos of worker solidarity on the picket lines

People power — Yesterday, rail workers came together to protest poor pay, working conditions and job cuts in their latest round of strikes.

Written by: Huck

Activism

How the cost of living crisis is harming friendships

‘It’s an awkward situation‘ — Wealth inequality and the rising cost of socialising is placing a strain on people’s relationships, reports Eve Upton-Clark.

Written by: Eve Upton-Clark

Activism

Why the Wages for Housework Campaign is still vital

The fight continues — 50 years since its inception, and the campaign calling for recognition that capitalism depends on domestic labour is as pertinent as ever, writes Adele Walton.

Written by: Adele Walton

Activism

Thousands protest in London over the cost of living crisis

‘Tories out!‘ — With inflation now at a 40-year-high of 9 per cent, demonstrations organised by TUC took place to demand action from the government.

Written by: Huck

Activism

Why young people are giving up on saving for the future

‘Life’s too short‘ — Amid a cost of living crisis and accelerating climate breakdown, many young adults are now wondering: is there any point in saving for the future?

Written by: Eve Upton-Clark

Activism

Junk food is not the problem

Eton mess — Shifting the focus from the cost of living crisis to tackling obesity while many starve or freeze is farcical and pointless, writes Fatzine founder Gina Tonic.

Written by: Gina Tonic

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