economy
When will Andy Burnham tackle the ‘cost of working’ crisis?
Early measures to target the cost of living ignore looming tax problems as workers are squeezed
TL;DR
- Workers face a "cost of working" crisis, distinct from the cost of living.
- Tax problems are contributing to financial difficulties for employees.
- Current measures to address living costs overlook these tax-related issues.
- Urgent attention is needed to tackle the "cost of working" crisis.