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

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.

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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.

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How foodbanks are weathering the cost of living crisis

Stretched thin

The past five years have seen a staggering increase in foodbank usage across the UK. Now, staff fear things are set to get much worse.

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Why young people are giving up on saving for the future

‘Life’s too short‘

Amid a cost of living crisis, many young adults are now wondering: is there any point in saving for the future?

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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.

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UK unemployment is falling, but poverty isn’t

The insecure economy

The government is hiding behind falling unemployment figures while workers in almost every industry continue to suffer, writes Ella Glover.

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How the soaring cost of living is impacting asylum seekers

‘State-sponsored cruelty‘

For asylum seekers, who are given a paltry sum to live off by the Home Office, rising prices are set to make a desperate financial situation even worse.