Cost of Living Crisis

• Your say / immigration

  ‘By increasing the salary threshold for sponsorship jobs, government is minimising opportunities’

  Karen Johnson expresses her concerns about the ongoing changes to the UK's immigration policies

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• News / The Downs

  Van dwellers ordered to leave the Downs

  Residents have complained about "excess waste" but a van dweller says they have "nowhere to go"

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• Theatre / Reviews

  Review: SCRAPS, Tobacco Factory Theatres – ‘An impressive and exciting debut’

  The show is a devised piece written and performed by Daisy Kennedy and Mia Macleod

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• News / Food poverty

  Schools ‘fourth emergency service’ for families in need

  Teachers are providing essential supplies for pupils facing food poverty 

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• News / babies

  Bristol baby bank appoints first CEO as demand soars

  The charity says a recent surge in referrals is being driven by the cost-of-living crisis

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• News / Finance

  Bristol employers launch new group to tackle cost-of-living crisis

  The firms want to make their employees more financially resilient

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• News / Sea Mills

  Residents refuse to pay energy bills increase after rates triple

  The sheltered housing tenants are calling for action from Brunelcare

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• News / Bristol Charity Advent Calendar 2022

  Bristol Charity Advent Calendar 2022, Day 24: Black South West Network

  It uses a community-led approach to drive racial equity

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