The Cost of Living Crisis
What should the government do to help people with their bills this winter?
There are growing calls for emergency measures to tackle the cost-of-living crisis. Energy bills are now predicted to be hundreds of pounds higher than was expected just a few weeks ago. The Bank of England has increased interest rates, and warned of the twin threat of inflation and a recession.
What policy options does the government have? How can ministers get help to the growing numbers of people forced to choose between heating and eating.
Joining David Aaronovitch in The Briefing Room are:
Felicity Hannah, consumer affairs journalist and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Moneybox presenter
Nicole Sykes, director of Policy and Communications, Pro Bono Economics
Nick Eyre, professor of Energy and Climate Change, Oxford University
Gemma Tetlow, chief economist, Institute of Government
Duncan Weldon, economist and author of Two Hundred Years of Muddling Through
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David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.