Money Box Live: Beating the squeeze?
Summary
Moneybox Live delves into how households are "beating the squeeze" as inflation continues to impact daily life, with prices rising significantly. Guests Neil Bellamy, Lisa Webb, and Harry Wallop join Felicity Hannah to discuss consumer confidence, the struggle of mid-income households, and the shift in spending habits. Listeners share invaluable tips on batch cooking, energy efficiency, smart shopping, and finding affordable treats amidst financial pressures.Episode description
Inflation may not be in double digits anymore, but it is still almost double the Bank of England's target. That means prices are rising twice as fast as they should be.
So we might have come through the cost of living crisis - but many people are still feeling its impact.
Today we're asking: how are you beating the squeeze? And, in this week of trick or treating, how are you making sure you can still afford the treats?
Presenter FELICITY HANNAH is joined by expert guests NEIL BELLAMY, consumer insights director at the market research firm NIQ, LISA WEBB, senior lawyer at the consumer champion Which? and the consumer journalist, HARRY WALLOP.
Presenter: Felicity Hannah Producer: Catherine Lund, James Graham Editors: Jess Quayle, Craig Henderson Senior News Editor; Sara Wadeson (This episode was first broadcast at 3pm on Radio 4 on Wednesday 29th October).