According to a new survey, African immigrants in the United Kingdom are struggling to pay their expenses as the cost of living continues to rise.
According to a research released on Wednesday by an African communications service group, many African residents in the UK struggle to meet basic necessities such as food, shelter, and energy.
As a result of the study, the African Diasporan community has been forced to seek financial assistance.
A nWith almost 1,000 Africans polled, Robert Ekat, Lead Researcher at BHM, stated, “The findings reveal the stark reality of this community’s financial struggles, with job security and monthly bills being the top concerns.”
“This report is critical because it focuses on the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on African immigrants.” “It is a qualitative report with factual data to help us understand the practical impact of rising costs on individuals and communities,” says BHM Founder Ayeni Adekunle.
“It ultimately adds to the existing body of research on the impact of the cost of living crisis on different communities in the UK, and we are optimistic that researchers, policymakers, and organizations will find the data useful in developing future policies and actions for the betterment of the African community.”
According to the report, “nearly 60% of those surveyed have turned to family for financial support in recent times, while 44.5% admit to borrowing to pay for everyday needs.” As the crisis worsens, numerous participants say they have forced to cut back on necessities in order to survive.”
According to the report, at least 28% of African expatriate respondents said they struggle to buy petrol monthly, 69.4% want to cut their use of power, and 47% have had to skip meals to pay bills.
African emigration to the United Kingdom has increased dramatically in the last year. According to the University of Oxford’s Migration Observatory, net migration was particularly high in 2022, owing to increases in temporary job and study mobility following the pandemic.
