'I have to make my own dog food' - voters counting living costs on eve of election
Summary
Rising living costs are causing people in Wales to change how they spend money, including making homemade dog food to save money. Voters say the cost of living is a major issue that will influence their choices in the upcoming Senedd election.Key Facts
- India Lerigo makes homemade meals for her dog Luna to save about £100 a month due to expensive allergy-friendly dog food.
- India also batch cooks her own meals to reduce her food bills from £400-500 a month to about £250.
- She researched dog nutrition and consulted her vet before making homemade dog food.
- Rising costs like council tax, petrol, and food are making it harder for people to stretch their budgets despite steady wages.
- Other residents report cutting back on dining out and feeling constant pressure from increasing bills.
- Some people are working longer hours or multiple jobs just to cover living expenses.
- The ongoing increase in prices is seen as driven partly by global events affecting petrol and food costs.
- The cost of living is a key issue for voters in the Senedd election happening soon.
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