People demonstrate in central London against the rising cost of living. EPA
Former British prime minister Boris Johnson said workers should accept a pay cut to avoid spiralling inflation. AFP
Inflation in the UK hit an annual rate of 9.1 per cent in May. EPA
The British government told workers they cannot expect pay rises to keep up with the increasing cost of living. EPA
The Bank of England, which says it can do nothing to stop the sharp increase in prices, is raising rates at an unprecedented rate. AFP
The UK was also brought to standstill by the biggest rail strike in 30 years this week, with 40,000 RMT union members walking out in a row over a below-inflation pay offer. PA
The RMT picket line outside Bristol Temple Meads station. PA
The cost of petrol continues to rise. AFP
A protester demonstrates outside Downing Street. EPA
Volunteers in Bradford, northern England, prepare food parcels at the Bradford Central Foodbank. More and more people are visiting the centre. AFP
