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Rishi Sunak has become the UK鈥檚 third prime minister within two months. He鈥檚 the country鈥檚 first British Asian leader and the first Hindu - he was elected party leader on the major Hindu festival of Diwali. He is also the youngest prime minister to enter 10 Downing Street for more than 200 years.

Mr Sunak begins his leadership in a time of crisis. He inherits an economy with inflation at more than 10 percent - its highest rate in 40 years - and rising food prices. Many people in the UK, and across the world, are experiencing a difficult time because of the pandemic and an increase in fuel prices due to the war in Ukraine. During his first address as prime minister, Rishi Sunak warned there was no doubt the UK faced 鈥渁 profound economic challenge.鈥�

James Reynolds speaks to several people struggling to survive. They share their tips for stretching every penny - from batch cooking to freezing bread and defrosting two slices at a time for sandwiches. We also hear from several single mothers who, despite having jobs, are all finding it increasingly difficult to afford everyday necessities.

鈥淚鈥檓 having to work two jobs self-employed and take on sort of a zero-hour contract in employment as well,鈥� says Hannah in Rutland, England, who is divorced with two young children. 鈥淚鈥檓 just really worrying about what the near future holds.鈥�

(Photo: Rishi Sunak's speech outside 10 Downing Street, London, after meeting King Charles III and accepting his invitation to become Prime Minister on 25th October 2022. Credit: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)