As the rain pours down over Harpurhey a woman hurries along with a shopping bag in each hand. The precinct is bustling for a Thursday morning as people flock to stock up on essentials.
With the rising cost of living, the likes of B&M, Wilko and Poundland are packed with families and are seen as a lifeline for many local people struggling to make ends meet. And for many women, there's an extra cost which is adding to the burden.
Heartbreaking research recently revealed that 24 per cent of women who menstruate in the UK said they or their family have struggled to afford period products in the last year.
