LONDON: People from the Indian and Asian communities in the United Kingdom have been among the most affected by the rising cost of living, the Indian Workers’ Association (Great Britain) has said. The organisation alleged that the government is prioritising the corporate sector while neglecting working-class families.
Many Indians and Bangladeshis are reportedly living in cramped and crowded housing conditions to cut down on expenses. “Rising electricity bills and food prices are affecting thousands of Indians, Pakistanis, and Bangladeshis,” said Sital Singh Gill, general secretary of the association. “People here are paying more and getting very little in return. The government talks about stability, but there is no stability for our people—only struggle.”
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the United Kingdom is expected to record the highest inflation rate among G7 countries this year. Grocery prices have surged, and average annual household energy bills have increased significantly.
Gill added that many low-income families are bearing the brunt of high gas and electricity costs. “Even if you use less energy, you still have to pay the same fees,” he said.
