Chancellor Rishi Sunak recently announced a £15 billion package of further financial support for millions of households across the UK finding it increasingly more difficult to make their incomes stretch to cover the rising cost of living.
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A government minister said people should consider taking on more hours at work or moving to a better-paid job to combat the rise in the cost of living.
Rachel Maclean, safeguarding minister in the Home Office, told Sky News that a focus is needed 'over the long-term' to 'grow the economy' so people can 'protect themselves better' as prices rise. "Whether that is by taking on more hours or moving to a better-paid job," she added. “These are long-term actions but that is what we are focused on as a government.”
When asked why some people work three jobs yet still need support from foodbanks, Ms Maclean added that she was not “suggesting for one moment” that such an option would work for everyone. She went on: “It may be right for some people, they may be able to access additional hours, but, of course, it is not going to work for people who are already in three jobs.
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"That’s why we need to have the other measures, such as all the help we are putting into schools, the help with the local authorities … and that’s where we are going to target help to where it is most needed.”
It comes as Mel Stride, who chairs the Treasury Select Committee, has said “there is a case” for a windfall tax on energy giants to help families deal with the cost-of-living crisis. On Sunday, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said he would be opposed to the idea as it would deter new investment.
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After a government minister advised that some people might consider taking on more working hours or moving to a better paid job to combat the cost of living crisis, we want to hear your thoughts on the suggestion.
With the cost of living crisis making an impact on almost everybody, you may be looking for quick and easy ways to cut back which won’t impact you as much. A seemingly simple thing to do which you may consider could be to cut your pension contributions. This is advised against, however, as it could seriously affect you in the long run.
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