Shropshire groups call for more cost of living help in rural areas

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Catherine Rogers from Shifnal Food Bank says they've seen a big rise in demand. It's one of the charities and community groups from across Shropshire who have have written an open letter to the government. They say with prices rising at their fastest rate for 40 years, the support offered by the Chancellor needs to continue beyond the end of this year and more needs to be done for people in rural areas, struggling with the increasing cost of fuel for transport and home heating.