Nothing is Foreign21:50The crisis behind the political circus in the U.K.
Almost eight million people in the United Kingdom are struggling to pay their bills right now, according to recent financial surveys.
From heat to food, the cost of living has risen astronomically. Some people are even opting out of utilities to save money.
This is the backdrop to the political turmoil that’s been dominating the headlines in recent weeks, with Liz Truss resigning from the prime minister’s office after only 45 days of leadership, and Rishi Sunak being chosen as Britain’s next leader earlier this week.
Rishi Sunak delivers his first speech as prime
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