Autumn Statement: Relief for some, but energy fears still loom
The Autumn Statement was a mixed bag for people in Southend-on-Sea, where many are living on the brink.
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The Autumn Statement was a mixed bag for people in Southend-on-Sea, where many are living on the brink.
Of living payment next year. yeah, i'm quite overwhelmed, actually. you know, the minimum wage is going to help, and the benefits rise, because it will meet what's going on in the shops. at the chippy, jack van looy was serving the last of the lunchtime rush. he says the minimum wage rise he'll get won't make much difference. yeah, it's only going to get worse. i don't see it getting much better. it's still only a small jump considering the big jump in the increase in bills, isn't it? as expected, adam didn't personally benefit from the statement, but he was still broadly supportive. i think i...