It’s been an early start for 5 Live’s Wake Up to Money at Cinderhill Farm in Gloucestershire. We’ve been chatting to the kitchen team, who produce handmade sausage rolls sold to suppliers across Britain, about the chancellor’s upcoming statement.
Kirsty says rising costs have impacted how much she’s able to save for her own place. “I’m still living with my mum and dad, and it has affected things. Things are costing more and I’m trying to help them out with bills as well.”
Head chef Michael says he would like to see tax cuts – both to income tax and VAT. “It would affect everything. They promised the income tax cut and then they’ve taken it away.”
Funding for training is important for Toby: “I’m an apprentice, so I want the government to keep funding that.”
But on the soaring cost of living, Tom adds: “I’m not a very political person – I just want to be able to afford to live.”
Source: BBC