{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65804e0f1585de00125ded2d/65804e163c61a300185b5bd9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Adding  fuel to the cost of living fire","description":"<p>The cost of living crisis is reaching a boiling point in the UK, and co-pilot Halligan warns things could get even worse.&nbsp;</p><p>As food and fuel prices go through the roof, Allison points out how accurate the predictions of 'Gypsy Rose Halligan' and his crystal ball have been so far.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>As we eagerly await the contents of Rishi Sunak’s spring statement, Liam thinks the Chancellor needs to splash more cash to help Brits struggling to afford necessities. He suggests Mr Sunak 'blame the war' if he's concerned about his reputation and 'small-state' credentials.</p><p>Co-pilot Pearson believes the Chancellor should cut fuel duty and scrap the National Insurance rise, to ease the burden on families facing the biggest pressures on their budgets seen in decades.&nbsp;</p><p>But there's no doubt in the&nbsp;capsule&nbsp;of&nbsp;common&nbsp;sense&nbsp;this week that Russia's war in Ukraine is adding fuel to the cost of living fire.</p><p>And joining our co-pilots this week in a moving interview from Kyiv, is Ukrainian MP Kira Rudik. She shares a glimpse into her dangerous daily life as a political&nbsp;leader on Putin's 'kill list' and says she may not survive long enough to see the benefits of sanctions the West have placed on Russia.</p><p>Kira also offers her gratitude to the&nbsp;UK for its 'amazing' support of her country and reveals that thousands of Brits have reportedly joined the fight, according to Ukrainian intelligence.&nbsp;</p><p>Also on the sanctuary of sweet reason&nbsp;this week, Allison&nbsp;shares what she really thinks of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s latest Telegraph column. Plus&nbsp;our co-pilots rejoice over Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's release after years in custody in Iran.</p><p><br></p><p>Read more from Allison:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/allison-pearson/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/allison-pearson/</a>&nbsp;|</p><p>Read more from Liam:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/</a>&nbsp;|</p><p>Listen to Ukraine: The Latest:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.playpodca.st/ukraine\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.playpodca.st/ukraine</a>|</p><p>Submit your suggestions for the terms of reference of the UK COVID-19 inquiry:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://ukcovid19inquiry.citizenspace.com/contribute/terms-of-reference-consultation/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://ukcovid19inquiry.citizenspace.com/contribute/terms-of-reference-consultation/</a>&nbsp;|</p><p>Need help subscribing or reviewing? Learn more about podcasts here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/</a>&nbsp;|</p><p>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk</a>&nbsp;|</p><p>For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal</a>&nbsp;|</p><p><br></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>","author_name":"The Telegraph"}