Cost of living crisis in the UK — in pictures
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People demonstrate in central London against the rising cost of living. EPA -
Former British prime minister Boris Johnson said workers should accept a pay cut to avoid spiralling inflation. AFP -
Inflation in the UK hit an annual rate of 9.1 per cent in May. EPA -
The British government told workers they cannot expect pay rises to keep up with the increasing cost of living. EPA -
The Bank of England, which says it can do nothing to stop the sharp increase in prices, is raising rates at an unprecedented rate. AFP -
The UK was also brought to standstill by the biggest rail strike in 30 years this week, with 40,000 RMT union members walking out in a row over a below-inflation pay offer. PA -
The RMT picket line outside Bristol Temple Meads station. PA -
The cost of petrol continues to rise. AFP -
A protester demonstrates outside Downing Street. EPA -
Volunteers in Bradford, northern England, prepare food parcels at the Bradford Central Foodbank. More and more people are visiting the centre. AFP
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