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Winter Walk

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Originally published 2014
AuthorsVirginia Brimhall Snow
GenresChildren's Non-fiction Literature
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Slide, step, and stomp through the snow with “Grammy” as she takes her grandkids on a winter adventure. As they explore the woods, they spot a cardinal, learn why some trees are green all year, and build a tall snowman. At the end of the day, they learn how to build a pinecone bird feeder.

Cost of living squeeze in 2022, think tank says

Dec 28,2021 4:01 am

Millions of families are facing a " year of the squeeze" in 2022, a Think Tank has warned.

The Resolution Foundation predicts higher energy bills, stagnant wages and tax rises could leave households with a £1,200 a year hit to their incomes.

Its highlights The Rise in the energy price cap and National Insurance contributions from April.

The government says it has put £4. 2bn in place to support families.

According to The Resolution Foundation, millions of families are facing a " cost-of-living catastrophe" next year.

It says a 1. 25% increase in National Insurance contributions will cost the average household £600 a year while the higher energy bills cap is expected to add an additional £500 to spending.

The impact of the failure of firms in energy sector would see another £100 added to energy bills.

In recent months, wholesale gas prices have risen to unprecedented levels. Last week, they hit a new record of 450p per therm, which experts think could take average annual gas bills to about £2,000 next year.

Meanwhile, the cost of living in the UK surged by 5. 1% in the 12 Months to November - the highest increase in 10 Years - Office for National Statistics data showed.

Resolution Foundation chief executive Torsten Bell, said: " The overall picture is likely to be one of prices surging and pay packets stagnating. "

He Said Chancellor Rishi Sunak could face increased pressure to take action to alleviate.

He Said .

The Report by The Foundation says that poorer families are going to be the worse hit by the " year of the squeeze" as they spend a higher proportion of their income on energy.

A government spokesman said its help included reducing the Universal Credit taper, as well as measures to assist with bills, including Cold Weather payments and a freeze in alcohol and fuel duty.



Source of news: bbc.com

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