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“The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) warned that the Government’s plans to help households with the cost of living will not prevent living standards from falling.”

“The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) warned that the Government’s plans to help households with the cost of living will not prevent living standards from falling.”

“'The first half has been marked by rising living standards, solid economic growth and extra funding for public services – funded by huge tax rises – none of which was enough to prevent dramatic half-time substitutions in Downing Street.”

“Andy Burnham could face calling a general election at the end of the worst Parliament for living standards in modern times, according to a grim report.”

“The banks were saved, but ballooning government borrowing, which began with that crisis, ushered in a period of austerity, crushed living standards and caused stagnation.”

“It comes as consumers face a fresh squeeze on living standards triggered by the unfolding war in the Middle East.”

“For others, it is an icon on the skyline and a monumental warning from history.”

“Fans have been warned against buying fakes, with police saying, external they can be "manufactured without regard for safety standards or workers' rights" and Trading Standards warning that "counterfeiters have no morals and no standards".”