“The current cost of living crisis is the most serious attack on living standards for many decades, with huge numbers of people facing an erosion of living standards on a scale not seen for at least 50 years," says Mark Chiverton of UNISON
To cope with the increased financial pressures, the council have had to use part of the £14.2 million Covid contingency fund it set aside to fill the gaps in finances caused by the pandemic
See the new per kWh cost for electricity and gas under the Government's 'energy price guarantee' (price cap) and details of how households and businesses will be supported
The Isle of Wight Reptilarium and Terrapin Sanctuary founder told News OnTheWight, "I hold little hope of this Government doing anything to help, it seems they are quite happy to fiddle whilst business burns"
A weekly supply of fresh fruit and vegetables, canned and dried food, as well as other essentials is being delivered to community pantries on the Isle of Wight
The price rise in energy bills from October will have a devastating impact on the lives of many Islanders. See within for ways you can get support, including grants from British Gas