The U.K.'s economy barely had time to recover from the battering of COVID-19 before it was hit by a global surge in energy and food prices largely triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While inflation has slowed from its 2022 high of 11%, millions across the U.K. are still feeling the squeeze from a persistent cost-of-living crisis. (AP video shot by Kwiyoen Ha)
Voters affected by cost of living crisis struggle to find hope in UK election
The U.K.'s economy barely had time to recover from the battering of COVID-19 before it was hit by a global surge in energy and food prices largely triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While inflation has slowed from its 2022 high of 11%, millions across the U.K. are still feeling the squeeze from a persistent cost-of-living crisis. (AP video shot by Kwiyoen Ha)