‘I think the city is falling apart’: Leicester braces for a make-or-break budget

Leicester is currently grappling with a significant cost of living crisis, as highlighted by Anika's struggles to make ends meet despite her full-time job. The anticipation surrounding the upcoming budget reflects a broader public sentiment that change is necessary. Property experts have also called for reforms, such as abolishing the 'sin tax' of stamp duty, to ease financial burdens on residents. This interconnectedness of local economic challenges and proposed fiscal reforms underscores the urgent need for effective policy changes to support communities like Leicester.