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Barry is currently studying at university, and he鈥檚 struggling with rising costs. He shares experiences with Amy who gained her degree during the recession in 2008.

The cost of living is dominating the headlines. Inflation has risen to a 40-year high, with energy and food prices soaring.

According to recent data by the National Union of Students (NUS), a third of students are living on less than 拢50 a month after paying their rent and bills.

Barry, who studies at St Andrews University, is one of many young people struggling with the cost of living. He has been working full time in-between his studies to make enough money, meaning less time for his uni work.

He鈥檚 meeting Amy who got her degree at Bangor university during the 2008 recession. She shares her experiences to help Barry get through his last year of studying.

Presenter: Rachel Stonehouse
Producer: Georgia Coan
Editor: Clare Fordham

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Wed 3 Aug 2022 15:00

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