Workers at a UK housing charity announce industrial action, joining thousands of striking employees across the country.

Thousands of protesters marched in Morocco's capital Rabat on Sunday decrying the "high cost of living and repression", amid surging inflation and rising social discontent.

Reports say British troops could drive ambulances and fill hospital roles as thousands of health workers plan to go on strike next month to demand a pay rise amid soaring inflation in the country.

UK teachers, university staff, postal workers take part in “biggest strike in history of higher education”.

Iran’s Inflation rose 1.1% month-on-month to reach 44% in the year to late November, SCI figures show.

A large percentage of people in Spain are turning to food aid as soaring inflation across the country has pushed food prices to a record high.

French police clash with Yellow vest protesters in Paris, as the French anti-government movement marked its fourth anniversary, protesting several issues including the high cost of living, Sputnik reported.

Britain is grappling with a record decline in living standards this year amid soaring inflation and depleting income, with the country's finance minister warning of more pain with looming tax hikes and spending cuts.

The UK government has unveiled an emergency budget, including tens of billions of dollars in spending cuts and tax increases as it seeks to restore its economic credibility. 

This episode looks at whether the UK Chancellor's much-dreaded austerity program will help UK’s economy, which is projected to face the worst recession on record.