Millions across the UK are already struggling just to get by. Bills are rising, wages aren’t keeping up, and families are being pushed to the brink. As the impacts of the Iran war ripple through the global economy, things are set to get even worse.

At last week's Cost of Living Action event in Parliament, some of the MPs present wrote on our board. After reading testimony from people struggling with the cost of living, they were asked "what will you do as a result of what you've seen today?". Here's what they said:

Cost of Living Action is one of 40 orgs & unions that urge the government to tax excess profits of energy, banking and defence sectors - set for bumper paydays from the war on Iran - to help with the cost of living pressures. Read the open letter at taxjustice.uk/IranWar @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social

This week, politicians heard @costoflivingaction.bsky.social's policy demands loud and clear. Now it's time for action from the government and all poltiical parties to show they're serious about ending this crisis once and for all.

The @costoflivingaction.bsky.social campaign was relaunched in Parliament this week, bringing MPs, campaigners and people sharing their experiences of the damaging impacts of rising costs on their lives into the same room Reas our take on the event: https://balancedeconomy.pulse.ly/o4jdzi6a5i

We were delighted to bring our campaign to Westminster yesterday, as we hosted our relaunch reception in Parliament. Supporters from across the country made their presence felt through their fantastic #craftivism, organised by coalition partner @wecarecampaign.bsky.social

The cost of living should be the top priority for this Parliament, so it was amazing to host so many people, including the government's Cost of Living Champion Richard Walker, at @costoflivingaction.bsky.social's parliamentary launch. Have a watch!

Relaunch of Cost of Living Action today with @yuanfenyang.bsky.social and Lord David Walker, the Cost of Living Champion. “Any second spent not thinking about the cost of living is a wasted second” (Keir Starmer) @costoflivingaction.bsky.social @patmillsuk.bsky.social @99organisation.bsky.social

We are pleased to support @costoflivingaction.bsky.social which launched in parliament yesterday. Tackling pay inequality is vital to addressing the cost of living crisis through ensuring decent wages and conditions for all across the economy.

Yesterday we took Cost of Living Craftivism Stitched Up project to Westminster with @costoflivingaction.bsky.social Not a loud protest. But with stitched messages from unpaid carers living with this every day 🧵1/7

Our members joined @costoflivingaction.bsky.social launch in Parliament. Hearing direct from people with lived experience reminds us: the govern must act on this crisis - now, not later. Thanks to @yuanfenyang.bsky.social for hosting this coalition of 40+ orgs. ♥️ seeing #craftivism in action too!

I'll be on Matthew Wright's show on @lbc.co.uk in about 10 minutes to speak about government plans to limit energy companies profiteering from the ongoing crisis, speaking for @costoflivingaction.bsky.social. Tune in!

NEW COALITION PARTNER Cost of Living Action is delighted to announce our newest coalition partner @tap-uk.bsky.social. Taxpayers Against Poverty join us to fight for a future we can all afford.

I’m looking forward to speaking to Talk TV this afternoon for @costoflivingaction.bsky.social, to discuss the ongoing crisis, the prospect of price shocks and what the government should do in response. Should be on around 13:40 - tune in!

Campaign coordinator @osheaconor.bsky.social spoke to LBC News yesterday about possible price rises related to the ongoing conflict, and how the government should respond. "This problem is so deep seated, deep rooted and long term, that proper structural changes need to take place to our economy."

This report should be the end of the debate. As we face a second fossil fuel crisis in four years, we must make the right choices now to prevent household budgets being decimated again into the future.

This is why we’re backing the @costoflivingaction.bsky.social: to win a transformative package so households can afford life’s essentials especially with energy bills set to rise again. #CostOfLivingCrisis #EnergyBills https://substack.pulse.ly/ff8wujbhop

A Rightmove advert tried to stop tenants registering to vote. We challenged it and it was removed within hours. But it exposed a bigger issue: millions of renters still face barriers to vote. Our blog explains why automated voter registration is needed 👇 www.generationrent.org/2026/03/10/m...

“Let me be absolutely clear: I will not tolerate any company exploiting the current crisis to make excess profits at consumers’ expense” The Chancellor is absolutely right to say this, and she must stick to her word. t.co/GICCKxCG9M

@guardianheather.bsky.social is spot on here. Conflict raises the spectre of price shocks, "if the jump in the cost of gas proves sustained, household energy bills could rise sharply when the next quarterly price cap takes effect in July". The government must act to prevent bills rising.

Thank you @yuanfenyang.bsky.social MP for calling for more action on cost of living in response to Spring Statement. You are right that energy bills are a key driver of the crisis we face and that more direct action to tackle bills is needed as a result.

Things cannot go on like this. labourlist.org/2026/02/the-...

The 'privatisation premium' is taking money from your pocket and giving it to profiteering corporations. This excellent briefing from COLA member @cmmonwealth.bsky.social shows how public control of essentials is vital to combatting the cost of living crisis.

Today, the Chancellor delivered her Spring Statement to Parliament, where we were told that the plan is working. This will leave a sour taste in the mouths of people up and down the country, who are fed up with a cost-of-living crisis with no end in sight. Our reaction:

Cost of Living Action is a coalition fighting for a future we can all afford. We need to see of changes to how the energy system works, to bring down bills. At a time where more conflict threatens to destabilise energy prices again, the need for bold solutions is even greater.

Britain’s homes aren’t fit for purpose. Damp, cold, expensive to heat — yet heating houses still accounts for 18% of our emissions. Our new briefing — A Plan for Places — presents a new blueprint to fix our homes, cut bills and reduce emissions. 🧵👇 www.common-wealth.org/publications...

📈 Energy bills are still £600 higher than 5 years ago. But there's one huge chunk of your bill that the government could be cutting right now... 💡

Cost of living hasn't stopped been top issue since pandemic, comes up without fail across focus groups with energy and food prices biggest drivers. If Govt can own this fall in prices it will be an opportunity to do claim a tangible 'we've made your life better' win.

Today's reduction in the energy price cap will be welcome news to people up and down the country.

BREAKING 🚨 Generation Rent slams Reform UK plans to scrap hard-won protections for renters. Our Chief Executive, @bentwomeyuk.bsky.social, reacts👇

NEW COALITION PARTNER Cost of Living Action is delighted to announce our newest coalition partner @disrebellion.bsky.social . Disability Rebellion join us to fight for a future we can all afford.

NEW COALITION PARTNER Cost of Living Action is delighted to announce our newest coalition partner @unison.org.uk . UNISON join us to fight for a future we can all afford.

This reflects what we at @costoflivingaction.bsky.social have found. The cost of living crisis is the biggest issue this country faces. People know it, and they feel it. Our polling, covered by @alb-toth.bsky.social in the @the-independent.com, found the same. independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

"The British public are strongly opposed to business models that are seen as extractive. Particular anger is reserved for business models that are understood to exploit consumers, workers or society more broadly, including those that avoid tax or rip off consumers."

@costoflivingaction.bsky.social  @osheaconor.bsky.social has written a piece for Labour List talking about the Cost of Living Action Campaign and what the government needs to be doing. 

Our campaign coordinator @osheaconor.bsky.social is in @labourlist.bsky.social this morning. It's clear that the current path isn't working; we need to see more transformational changes that address this holistically and make real meaningful improvements to people's lives.

Cost of Living Action is a coalition of 37 grassroots groups and civil society organisations, united around practical demands to: Reduce costs Increase incomes Introduce fairer and better taxes on wealth Together we’re fighting for a future we can all afford. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

New polling from @costoflivingaction.bsky.social ❌Too many of us are struggling. This is a reminder of why a social security system that supports us and protects us from crisis when we face tough times is a vital part of a functioning society and economy.

40% of people have less than £100 left at the end of each month after paying for essentials like housing, energy bills & food. 5% are forced into debt each month after paying such unavoidable costs. We're part of @costoflivingaction.bsky.social to tackle this crisis: www.costoflivingaction.org.uk

We are supporting the @costoflivingaction.bsky.social campaign to call on the government to end this crisis of #costofliving

WBG is proud to be a partner of @costoflivingaction.bsky.social calling on the Government to end this crisis and ensure it never happens again. The cost-of-living crisis never went away, and the rising food prices hit women the hardest.

VOICES ADFOCAD are proud to partner with Cost of Living Action

40% of people have less than £100 left at the end of the month after they've covered their essentials. We shouldn't be living like this. We can fight for a future we can all afford. Follow @costoflivingaction.bsky.social

🤝We're proud to be a partner of the Cost of Living Action campaign. Together with civil society and grassroots groups, we’re pushing for a fairer economy, one where everyone can afford the essentials 👇

Proud to be members of this important campaign. No one should be getting into debt just to put food on the table, or to pay for essential bills. We demand: 🔥Better wages 🔥Essentials are affordable for everyone 🔥More taxes on the super wealthy Read more: www.costoflivingaction.org.uk

Almost two thirds of people in the UK have cut back on essentials due to the cost of living. The crisis isn’t over — it’s getting worse. Today we're launching the Cost of Living Action campaign, calling on the Government to end this crisis and ensure it never happens again.

Government’s own analysis shows single women are the largest group to be hit by disability benefit cuts in the #SpringStatement Read our immediate response 👇 www.wbg.org.uk/article/our-...

By taking an axe to underfunded welfare programmes, the UK Government's Spring Statement is repeating the mistakes of the past. Read our full response here: www.futureeconomy.scot/press/84-res...

NEW 🚨 Huge majority of Brits (72%) would rather Rachel Reeves prioritise increased spending on public services or clean energy than the military, finds Survation polling for Autonomy Coverage in the Daily Mirror 👇 buff.ly/2lz71Jz