In the United Kingdom, inflation reached a record of 9%, unseen for 40 years. Despite the promises of aid unveiled this Thursday by the government, the concern is great, especially for the most modest households.
With our correspondent in London, Sidonie Gaucher
” What makes it difficult for me and I think for others is uncertainty and instability. For this South London pensioner, government announcements are not enough to allay her concerns against the cost of living. ” And the constant anxiety in which we live… The prices only go up, and up. It feels like something is out of control. We can’t really rely on the government, so it leaves us with a feeling of chaos, we don’t know what’s going on. It is really very difficult. »
State aid provides enough to put the boat afloat again, but [est] insufficient to restore the balance of large families and the poorest “said the director of a children’s aid association.
According to the Bank of England, inflation is expected to reach double digits before the end of the year.