A report by the "New York Times" revealed a number of problems that the British are facing, not seen in their country since 1956, due to the sharp rise in fuel prices, inflation and low family income.

And according to the New York Times, the prices of basic items in Britain are now rising at the fastest pace they have not seen in the past 30 years, while the jump in the cost of living is particularly worrying for the elderly and other citizens on low or limited incomes.

The report revealed that many people who have already reduced spending are forced to review their family budgets again, refrain from a number of foodstuffs, and in extreme cases, even cut electricity and gas temporarily, as reported by representatives of human rights organizations.

For example, Maureen Hart, 77, of Clacton-on-Sea, a former librarian living on a fixed income after illness forced her into early retirement, said the cost of public services continues to rise.

She explained that after the British government raised the ceiling on electricity prices, the electricity and gas bill for April was three times what it was in March, and to save money to pay for the services it needed, she had to refrain from taxi services and turn off the heating, although she complains of back pain. and joints.

In turn, Maxine Williams, 52, from Liverpool, said that her health condition requires avoiding the cold because she suffers from a disease called "Ehlers Danlos" that affects tissues, and that after doubling her energy bills in April, she resorted to reducing the weekly shopping list. of basic materials, and reliance on cooking on the microwave instead of the oven, to save energy. According to her, one thing remains unchanged this year, which is the amount she receives from the state.

Patricia Hutton, an 89-year-old Gaywick resident who suffers from arthritis, said her bills rose, but because of her condition, she simply couldn't turn off the heating and lights. "I pay all my bills by direct debit from the bank account, and the money is no longer enough for food," she said.