Cost of living crisis

25th May 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani

How a ‘grumpy’ baker turned gratitude, helping others and sweet treats into an artisan business

Ruby Qaimkhani of the Northern Quota speaks to Cheetham Hill's Hamza Afzal (The Grumpy Baker) on his recipe for success. From being an artisan baking business owner and starting off during the lockdown restrictions and how the cost of living crisis has affected his business.

15th May 2023 | By Kate Gaetto

Withington and Fallowfield foodbank says demand has risen to 119%

Fallowfield residents have become increasingly reliant on its local foodbank. As demand increases, supply shortages have become common due to the cost of living crisis.

3rd April 2023 | By Kate Gaetto

Fallowfield shoppers criticise Sainsbury’s recent security barriers

Sainsbury's barrier measures in Fallowfield have been used to tackle theft. However, shoppers have criticised these measures due to inconvenience, unfair targeting and tailgating.

23rd March 2023 | By Benjamin Golaub

University of Manchester student protesters evicted by bailiffs after 10 week strike

Rent strike students from the University of Manchester have been evicted from the Simons building bringing an end to the 10-week occupation. At 5.20am bailiffs...

21st February 2023 | By Zara Gallimore

Nine local councils in Greater Manchester receive extra funding to help households with cost of living crisis

Councils are set to be allocated money to directly help those most in need with essential food and energy costs until next March. The government...

7th February 2023 | By Elena John

Rise in faulty heaters leads to warning from Greater Manchester fire and rescue

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue have issued a warning to ensure the quality of your portable heater amidst a rise in fire call-outs during the cost of living crisis.

31st January 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge

Oldham councillor urges Ofgem to reform the use of prepayment meters as thousands face cold and dark this winter

An Oldham councillor has sent an open letter to Ofgem urging it to remove prepayment meters for thousands of households. Also known as pay-as-you-go meters,...

9th January 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani

Fire Brigades Union demands ‘Fair Pay or Fire Strike’

Fire service union bosses in Manchester say their members are being forced to rely on food banks and in some cases take on extra jobs...

19th December 2022 | By Zara Gallimore

University of Manchester to give students a one-off payment to help with the cost of living crisis

The University of Manchester (UoM) has announced it will give full-time students a one-off payment of £170 to help deal with the cost of living...

6th December 2022 | By Beth Ibbotson

Manchester partnership relaunches with hopes to end homelessness 

Through council initiatives, rough Sleeping in Greater Manchester was reduced by over 50% by the end of the pandemic, and now they seek to reduce...

21st April 2022 | By Ebrima Njie-Kalokoh

“We now face a cost-of-living crisis”: the consequences for poor and working-class people

Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, households have been finding it increasingly difficult to pay for necessities such as food and heating – as...

20th March 2022 | By Ebrima Njie-Kalokoh

Rise in cost of living is at highest in 30 years leaving poor and vulnerable households to suffer

#Eatandheatcheap is a new campaign aiming to provide a cheaper alternative energy system and food cost to the four million households struggling between a choice...