As the UK prepares for the upcoming Budget, Surrey residents express their concerns over rising living costs. Many are struggling with increased prices for essentials like food and school uniforms, despite the region's wealth. Local business owners also highlight the challenges faced in hospitality, calling for government support to ease financial pressures.
The situation is particularly acute in Elmbridge, where high housing costs contribute to a growing number of working households living in poverty. Residents urge policymakers to address these issues to improve their financial circumstances.