Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick reflects on the Crushed by the Cost of Living event held at Stormont. Attendees heard people from all over Northern Ireland describing how the crisis is affecting them, while experts outlined their demands on politicians to provide more help. While that event was happening, Westminster announced its programme of support measures to help people with increasing fuel costs. The Consumer Council’s energy expert, Raymond Gormley, explains what helps available and how much we know about how people can access it. Linda visits a Life Skills course run by Christians Against Poverty to find out what practical advice is available for people of all faiths and none.