PROTESTS SPREAD ACROSS EUROPE AS THOUSANDS TAKE TO THE STREETS OVER THE COST OF LIVING. Hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in demonstrations across France, Spain, Italy, Belgium and Portugal, with growing anger over rising living costs, unaffordable housing, low wages and pressure on public services. The protests have put governments under increasing pressure as households struggle to make ends meet. France saw the largest demonstrations, with more than 550,000 people taking to the streets, according to the country's Interior Ministry. While many marches began peacefully, some descended into clashes with police, looting and fires. In Portugal, protesters highlighted soaring rents and housing prices, while demonstrations in Italy and Belgium also saw confrontations with police. #ThisIsMoney #Money #News #UK