Britain’s lowest-paid workers say finances have never been worse

Living Wage Foundation finds 78% of those polled say they are shorter of money than ever

Almost 80% of the UK's lowest-paid workers say they are now facing the toughest financial squeeze of their lifetimes, according to new research by the Living Wage Foundation.

Liz Truss has averted a further increase in utility bills with her energy price guarantee" - a radical measure that could cost taxpayers more than 100bn - but many poorer households are already struggling to make ends meet.