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UK inflation rises to its highest rate for 40 years in the year to April, jumping to 9% from 7%.

We asked people across the country how they are coping with the rising cost of living.

Pat McCarthy says there are not enough staffed tills for those who struggle with self-service machines.

UK inflation is rising at 9%, its fastest rate for 40 years, and could go even higher.

The government wants to ensure companies pass on tax cuts to motorists as diesel prices hit new highs.

Fuel poverty charity warns that low income households will wait longest for £150 council tax rebate.

The RAC says prices rose to just over £1.80 a litre after the previous record was set in March.

Ofgem says a review every three months would allow households to benefit sooner from falling prices.

Michael O'Leary warns high demand for European beach holidays will mean price rises.

Not raising the fees for the first time in 12 years puts money back in people's pockets, ministers say.

People on low incomes are pawning their possessions to pay for essentials, a report suggests.

The rising cost of essentials such as gas and electricity means tenants want rents to cover bills.

Single mum Amy Jones is willing to risk homelessness so she can be considered for social housing.

Officials say Rishi Sunak is still open to the idea if energy firms do not reinvest their profits in the UK.

Jonathan Brearley says it is a matter of life and death if some people cannot afford energy bills.

Rising prices and higher taxes are squeezing Britons' budgets, according to researchers.

The TUC says the omission of an Employment Bill from the Queen's Speech will see "bad bosses celebrating".

A forced move to universal credit, which begins on Monday, raises fears for vulnerable claimants.

The number of those struggling to buy food rises by 57% in three months, according to a survey.

Cost of living pressures mean a likely resurgence in people struggling to repay existing debt, a charity warns.