The UK is heading for a long deep recession with grim predictions by the Bank of England of soaring costs across the board.

The dreadful forecast 
places huge pressure on the next prime minister to do more to not just improve the lives of millions, but do all they can to protect them.

So how does this increased economic threat affect the two candidates fighting in The Race For Number 10? Will they now change course? What's been their response so far? And do their projections really add up?

Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana and Political Correspondent Daniel Hewitt tell you what you need to know...