Tweet Take Ashley's survey to tell him how the cost of living is affecting you. Cost of Living Survey Current Cost of Living About You Your details Leave this field blank 1. Out of 10 how have you been affected by the winter fuel payments being taken away from pensioners? With 0 not at all and 10 being completely. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2. Out of 10 how much have you been affected by the increase in Council Tax? With 0 not at all and 10 being completely. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. Are there any other ways the current Government has made it more difficult for you to make ends meet?