British Teachers Turn to Taxi Driving and Bartending Amid Crisis

One in ten teachers in British schools is forced to take a second or even third job to support their families amid the country's economic crisis. This was reported on Sunday by The Observer, citing a study by a teachers' union.

According to the report, teachers are increasingly earning extra money in their spare time as taxi drivers and bartenders, as well as giving private lessons more frequently.

Additionally, a growing number of teachers are utilizing food banks established on educational institution grounds, which were initially created to assist students from low-income families.

The report notes that a 5-8% increase in teachers' salaries will not significantly help them in the face of inflation exceeding 11% annually.

Earlier, the Centre for Economic and Business Research, operating in London, warned that the UK is facing the largest decline in living standards since the 1950s due to the European energy crisis.

In October, inflation in the UK accelerated to 11.1% year-on-year, the highest rate since 1981, according to the Office for National Statistics. The primary factor cited for the increase has been the rise in electricity prices.