WalesOnline readers have had their say on a UK Government minister's solution to the cost of living crisis. Speaking to Sky News on Wednesday, the Environment Secretary George Eustice advised those struggling with the rising cost of living to buy cheaper food.
Rising prices across the board have sent UK inflation soaring as the cost-of-living crisis intensified. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rose to 7% in recent months, the highest level since March 1992.
The Bank of England has warned inflation could rise further - potentially reaching double figures in October. When asked about what advice he would give to people facing financial challenges due to inflation and rising costs of living, George Eustice, who earns £150,000 a year, said: "By going for some of the value brands rather than own-branded products - people can actually contain and manage their household budget".
