Civil unrest fears: five historic uprisings triggered by cost of living

Police reportedly preparing for imminent clashes and disorder across the UK

Yellow vests protestors demonstrate near the Arc de Triomphe
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(Image credit: Yellow vests protestors demonstrate near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, during a protest against rising oil prices and living costs held in November 2018)

Police forces across the UK are reportedly preparing for a wave of civil unrest sparked by the cost-of-living crisis.

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