WORRYING NUMBERS: New figures from Citizens Advice reveal more than 400,000 people have been in contact about debt (Image: Getty)
Recent figures indicate that many households across England and Wales are navigating a challenging financial period as the cost of living continues to strain budgets. While the scale of the challenge is significant, there are established pathways and legal protections available to help people regain their financial footing.
Citizens Advice supported more than 407,000 people with debt issues during 2025, marking a 44% increase since the start of the cost-of-living crisis. This surge saw average debt burdens rise to £8,900, with many individuals finding it difficult to keep up with priority bills and essential…