9 in 10 Britons Affected by Cost of Living Increase: ONS

9 in 10 Britons Affected by Cost of Living Increase: ONS
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The increase in the cost of living affected around 9 in 10 adults in Britain in July, according to survey data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) published on Friday.

The ONS said 89 percent of adults surveyed between July 20 and July 31 reported an increased cost of living over the past month, equal to around 46 million people.