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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Zahna Eklund & Kieran Isgin

Woman bursts into tears in Asda because she can't buy 55p treat for her child

A struggling mum has opened up about her tearful experience in Asda amid the rising cost of living crisis. The anonymous mum wrote on Mumsnet to vent her frustration towards the rising price of commodities becoming "too much" and was concerned over spending 55p on a "treat for her kids" over fears of being able to afford it.

She explained that after seeing some reduced goods in the bakery section she considered buying something as a "treat for her kids" but was unsure of whether she had a spare 55p left in her food budget to cover the cost. She explained that three years ago her family had been in a "comfortable" financial position but are now relying on free school meals and half-term vouchers.

It comes as the cost of living crisis continues to plague the country, with energy price hikes officially coming into effect this month with households across the UK feeling the financial pressure from the rising cost of food, petrol and energy, the Mirror reports. In her post, she wrote: "Is it just me that the whole cost of living thing is getting too much for?

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