Cost of living: 'I have to count the pennies day by day'
A 65-year-old carer who looks after his wife has spoken about "counting pennies" on a daily basis amid the rapidly rising cost of living.
Jeffrey McCarthy, from Salford, gave up his job two years ago to care for his wife, who has dementia.
He receives a carer's allowance of £69.70 each week.
The government said it "recognised the vital contribution made by carers" and nearly 60% of working-age people on the allowance would get an extra payment.
Mr McCarthy's story is featured as part of a cost-of-living series on BBC North West Tonight at 18:30 BST on Wednesday 13 July.
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