Cost of Living Crisis
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
UK unemployment is falling, but poverty isn’t
The insecure economy — Amid the rising cost of living, the government is hiding behind falling unemployment figures while workers in almost every industry continue to suffer, writes Ella Glover.
Written by: Ella Glover