Why do people living on the state pension have to pay FULL Council TAX? is 'housing' not rent? Why do people living on the state pension have to pay FULL Council TAX? I agree that it is research by someone living in cloud-cuckoo land, a banker, politician or MP perhaps! Household food and non-alcoholic drink purchases formed the largest share at £26.34 per person per week.In 2016/17 the percentage of spend on food and non-alcoholic drinks for the average UK household was 10.5 per cent, continuing the downward trend since 2011.The percentage of spend on food continues to be highest for households with the lowest 20 per cent of income, at 14.3 per cent in 2016/17, although the gap is the closest it has been in the period shown in this release. The trading down analysis does not capture instances where expenditure is switched to a completely different food type.On average UK households spent 5.5 per cent more on cereals in 2016/17 than in 2014 for the same amount of product. 85 if not 95% do not even earn £585.40p. Where we have identified any third party copyright information you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holders concerned. Kitchen and bathroom only to prevent frost damage. Unfortunately it would appear that the use of average figures based on statistics from a large sample is lost on many people posting on here as their mesages clearly indicate that they do not understand the information provided - most notably the term AVERAGE.I cannot understand why there is not one mention in your article about anywhere in the South West. It is difficult, as it is, someone want to throw some of that spare cash our way.what are you saying its a joke my husband and i live on 1.500 a month like to see you all live on that we cant £49 on food shopping? If I even had a total income 'averaging of £517 a week' (around £26,000 pa.), I would consider myself very well off. Total £350 per wk income. I am very lucky, I am able to keep within my budget, but very very many can't and this idea of the average cost or wage very much not only upsets people, but is an insult to the average person. We are a bit fed up of being overlooked!My wife and myself are pensioners worked all our lives now living of scraps of food, either heat or food thanks to the evil Tories. No idea how people struggle to survive on £2000+I guess we save most on gas, electricity and transport. Where did the writer glean his statistics? Now I know why people rely on Tax Credits in order to live.I hope Edward who says he gets £198 a week to keep the family claims working tax credits,and child tax credits,as there would be about £130 a week available! Sadly Google keeps bringing me here but it's unhelpful as every figure I come across refers to 'a family' or 'people'. So, what then is a 'family' and how does it relate to a couple?
Some of those same people who can't afford to buy somewhere have phone contracts that cost £50 per month, go out every fri/sat night, get takeaways, buy lunch and coffees At work instead of making things for themselves, have car loans etc etc the list is endless. Seriously where do you people get your stupid figures from Just had my state pension forecast, under old system £113 per week plus top up from my late husbands stamps. Those in the Midlands spend the least on clothing and footwear, £3 less than the national average of £22.60. How can I do this on so little none 74 pounds a week for housing, fuel and power is a GROSS underestimate. Food is 40% for two parents and to kids in their early 20s (4 Adults + one dog). My doctor has moved and a vist takes me 20 minutes each way if I make the effort of a fast pace (no convenient bus link). Thats not enough to rent a property so we exist living from house to house with relatives. Per week they say!!! Prices then decreased every month until early 2017 when prices began to go up again.Households can react in many ways to food price increases - they may simply spend more, or buy less of a type of product.
), that is a pretty tight budget. Frankly living anywhere the cost for single householders who have to pay all their bills is way over the amount quoted. In the South West average wages are low comapred to most parts of the UK but house prices are inflated by second home owners.How about a detailed breakdown covering costs that not all families have such as smoking, alcohol, TV packages and dishwashers.if this is the correct figure can anyone tell me how we survive on disability I had a motor cycle accident and lost my left leg above the knee now retired I have to live on middle rate disability and pension which comes to with private pension 290 pounds a week and because I worked 43 years and paid in to private pension I can claim nothing so if there is anyone out there can tell me how I can survive I would be gratefulWhat happened to the West Country? remember the fat cats motto work them hard and keep them poor but most pf all keep them ignorant.These figures are clearly incorrect as they do not exactly match those of my household!! Pity then the old age pensioners on a government pension. Can't afford to buy too much cheap fresh fruit and veg as it goes off. That almost halved me travel cost, which is very good, considering the fact that I drive about 50 miles round trip to work every day.