# Inside the UK’s ‘stressful’ cost-of-living crisis Burnham hopes to tackle

https://mins.news/en/item/24049

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-17 09:41 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/17/who-can-live-on-340-a-month-inside-the-uks-cost-of-living-crisis?traffic_source=rss

> Britain’s new premier has pledged to ease hardship for millions unable to afford essentials. In London, Donna O’Hara relies on food banks, struggles with medical and household costs, and expects eviction. Andy Burnham’s 10-year response includes more social and affordable housing, Universal Credit reform and investment in local economies.

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