The Caithness Business Index has posted the following article:

Urgent Action Needed On Cost Of Living - Calls For £30 Billion Support Package

[IMG][/IMG] Households and businesses are struggling to cope with the cost of living crisis and need urgent action from the UK Government, according to Finance Secretary Kate Forbes. With inflation reaching a 40 year high of 9 per cent, and forecast to rise higher, Ms Forbes has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer urging the UK Government to use the £30 billion fiscal headroom it has available to help those struggling in the face of rising bills. [Read Full Article]