Cost of Living: Live blog as PM Liz Truss begins first day in office while prices in Sheffield soar
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As prices surge in Sheffield and across the country, The Star is launching its own cost of living crisis campaign today (September 6) to highlight who needs help the most.
Join us as we bring you what is happening to Sheffield’s struggling businesses and families, as well as the latest from Ms Truss’ first day in No 10.
LIVE: All the latest from The Star’s new cost-of-living campaign as PM Liz Truss takes office
Key Events
- Liz Truss will take her post as Prime Minister today after winning the Conservative leadership race on Monday..
- Politicians, charities and organisations are calling for immediate action by Ms Truss to tackle the cost of living crisis.
- It comes as, today, The Star is launching its own cost-of-living campaign to highlight residents who have been left behind by the surge in prices.
- Join us today as we bring you all the latest on the Prime Minister’s first day in office while shining a light of who needs help the most.
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