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In support, including extra for the hardest hit through universal credit and a higher minimum wage. gas and electric bills are expected to rise again in october, so the problem of being able to afford to eat well could get worse before it gets better. we love to hear from you at the moment. are you having to make some sacrifices, some big decisions about what you can afford? do get in touch. unfortunately, what we are hearing from food banks at the moment is people explicitly saying, can i have food that doesn t need to be prepared, that i can give the kids straightaway? because we can t afford to use that extra gas and electricity to heat it up. northern ireland secretary brandon lewis will meet political leaders at stormont today, and urge them to form an executive, following sinn fein s historic election victory. however, it cannot be formed without cross party support, and the dup have refused to co operate unless the brexit trade border with the rest of the uk is removed. kate nic ....