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Responsibility (ERP) programme. Meanwhile, inflation has been above the Bank of England's 2% target for some time. [Newly-published inflation figures](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g0e0p4p2go) show the annual rate of food price rises
governments are already acting,” she added. “Germany has reduced electricity costs for businesses by moving levies off bills and EU leaders are actively discussing similar responses to this crisis. The UK should be moving
government gathered to discuss the EU’s loan scheme for Ukraine. 4. ***UK news*** | Keir Starmer will call for a [whole-of-society response](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/04/starmer-call-society-response-rising-antisemitism) to rising antisemitism on Tuesday, saying that
rise in factory-style dairy farming of “battery cows” in the UK as farmers struggle with increasing costs and face selling milk at a loss. The number of intensive dairy farms that permanently confine some
food prices". "Domestic uncertainty could also add to the already volatile global environment, holding back consumption and investment decisions," it added. The upgrade comes after figures released last week showed the economy grew
rising mountains of [debt](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/may/06/cut-borrowing-costs-for-poorer-countries-to-free-up-900bn-for-development-report) in developing countries, many rich countries are reducing their overseas aid. The UK cut aid from 0.5% of gross national income under the last government – itself
rising](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20zgjzz0e4o) if there is no resolution to the conflict. The cost of filling a typical family car with petrol [went up by around £14](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20zgjzz0e4o), while a tank of diesel
food standards. **Cost of living:** Following criticism from some Labour MPs, the prime minister may introduce some bills which intend to target the cost of living crisis **Welfare cuts** -The government is expected to make
UK news*** | Rainwater harvesting, the use of grey water in homes and an urgent campaign to reduce water usage across society [are vital to prevent](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/21/england-harvest-rainfall-water-usage-shortages-house-of-lords-report) water shortages of 5bn litres