On Wednesday 23 March, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the UK Government’s Spring Statement, revealing the details of highly anticipated plans to support struggling households amid the cost of living crisis. In his statement the Chancellor said that he would like to support households with the rising cost of living. CAP were disappointed, however, to see the Government announce very little to help the most vulnerable and to ensure long-term financial security for those on the lowest incomes.
Read CAP’s full response here or listen to CAP’s Director of External Affairs, Gareth McNab on the BBC Newscast podcast here.