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Cost of Living crisis continues to disrupt Leeds residents

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The cost of living crisis is increasingly affecting Leeds residents in all aspects of their lives, from housing, fuel, pensions and food.

Cost of Living crisis in Leeds

7 Rider Road, Woodhouse

Emma Haresign looks at the affects the cost of living crisis has had on Leeds

Thousands of pupils in Leeds not receiving help they need

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Over the last 10 years, free school meal eligibility has risen by 50% proving the cost of living crisis is worsening along with the increasing issue of struggling families in the UK.

Leeds increase free school meals

Free school meals eligibility has risen, is it due to the cost of living crisis?

Leeds has the highest increase of rent prices across Yorkshire

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A recent study has shown that the city of Leeds has had a 30% increase in rent price since 2019.

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