City's living costs drive workers to food banks
The rising cost of living in Cambridge is forcing some low-paid workers to rely on food banks. Workers at the University of Cambridge are striking for better pay, citing high rent costs as a significant burden. The university has acknowledged the issue and is open to discussions about improving compensation.
- ▪Many low-paid workers in Cambridge are struggling to afford basic living expenses.
- ▪Workers at the University of Cambridge are currently on strike seeking a pay supplement.
- ▪The Cambridge City Foodbank reports an increase in households with employed individuals seeking food assistance.
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City's living costs drive workers to food banks 5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePhil Shepka,Cambridge political reporterandNic Rigby,BBC Politics EastPhil Shepka/BBCThe Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge was picketed by members of the Unite unionThe cost of living in Cambridge is making it difficult for some low-paid workers to make ends meet without using food banks, BBC Politics East has been told.It comes as hundreds of workers at the University of Cambridge are striking to seek a top-up pay supplement.
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