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14 Million Face Hunger as Living Costs Soar

12/11/2025

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Living Standards Crisis

As 2025 ends, rising living costs amid stagnant wages leave 14 million adults going without food, with energy arrears at £4.4 billion.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation warns of a record fall in living standards by 2029.
Approximately 24 million people claim benefits.
State pension rises 4.8% in April 2026.
Universal Credit rises 6.2%.

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Nissan Offers Discounts

Nissan, the automaker, launched year-end offers for the Magnite in December 2025, with savings ranging from INR50,000 to INR1,36,000 depending on variant to boost year-end sales.
Non-turbo Visia, Visia+, and Kuro trims include INR10,000 cash benefit and INR20,000 exchange bonus.
Tekna and Tekna+ variants offer savings up to INR1,16,000 with additional bonuses.
Turbo variants also receive substantial benefits, with the Turbo CVT Acenta variant offering the highest total savings of INR1,36,000.

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Living Standards Crisis

As 2025 ends, rising living costs amid stagnant wages leave 14 million adults going without food, with energy arrears at £4.4 billion.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation warns of a record fall in living standards by 2029.
Approximately 24 million people claim benefits.
State pension rises 4.8% in April 2026.
Universal Credit rises 6.2%.

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