TikToker's Budget Grocery Haul Highlights UK's Cost of Living Crisis

Budgeting on Universal Credit: A UK Family's Grocery Shop. A recent TikTok video by Liv Poole (@livcolettepoole) offers a glimpse into the realities of grocery shopping on a limited budget in the UK. The video shows Poole navigating the aisles of an Asda supermarket, carefully selecting items to feed her family for four to five days. "Honestly we didn’t need much and it’s meant to be my partners food shop lol so I didn’t wanna go all out with my money xx," she says in the video, highlighting the careful consideration she gives to each purchase. Her final haul included pork chops, chicken breasts, tortillas, and other essentials, totaling £36. The video resonates with many viewers facing similar financial constraints, demonstrating the challenges and resourcefulness required to manage a household budget on Universal Credit. The video's relatability and transparency make it a valuable contribution to the ongoing conversation about financial hardship in the UK.