August 2022 | 200 comments (200 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

It's simple: we are demanding a reduction of energy bills to an affordable level. Our leverage is that we will gather a million people to pledge not to pay if the government goes ahead with another massive hike on October 1st.
Mass non-payment is not a new idea, it happened in the UK in the late 80s and 90s, when more than 17 million people refused to pay the Poll Tax - helping bring down the government and reversing its harshest measures....

euronews | human interest feature

by Cat on Thu Aug 4th, 2022 at 10:58:20 PM EST
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by Cat on Tue Aug 9th, 2022 at 11:00:21 PM EST
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UK Supermarket Iceland Offers Loans to Help Struggling Shoppers Buy Food17 Aug universal credit

Iceland will partner with non-profit lender Fair For You to offer loans of 25-100 pounds ($30-$121) through pre-loaded cards to financially vulnerable customers, who can make repayments once a week.
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The loan scheme would offer flexible repayment programmes and borrowers would not be harassed by debt collectors, Walker said on Sky News earlier on Wednesday. He also said loans would not be sold off to third parties.
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The loans will be limited to six windows through the year to coincide with school holidays when expenses usually rise, Iceland said.

UK inflation hits 10.1%, driven by soaring food and fuel prices - ONS, 17 Aug

by Cat on Wed Aug 17th, 2022 at 02:29:26 PM EST
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August 2022 | 200 comments (200 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)