Surge in Debt Help Requests Post-Holiday as Charities Warn of Unclaimed Support
TL;DR
Debt charities report an unprecedented surge in calls for help in January, driven by financial stress from the holiday season and rising living costs, with many seeking assistance late at night and struggling to pay priority bills, highlighting the need for early intervention and support.
- 'Unprecedented' numbers seeking debt help post-Christmas, say charities BBC
- Record numbers seeked debt advice over Christmas and New Year Credit Connect
- Thousands of UK households warned not to miss out on £24bn unclaimed support Birmingham Live
- Six money tips to help people struggling with debt or repayments this month MSN
- Jump in people seeking debt help over Christmas, support service reports London Evening Standard
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