Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire say it's more difficult to afford essentials now compared to six months ago
The charity also reveals they're helping people with rising costs every five seconds
Over 40 per cent of Brits find it more difficult to afford essentials than they did six months ago, according to a charity who support people with the cost of living across Lincolnshire.
Figures from Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire has found they have more money going out than coming in every month.
The worrying trend of negative budgets - where people’s expenditure on basic bills like energy, housing and food exceeds their income - is a growing problem in the county.
Research from Citizens Advice suggests 43 per cent of Brits find it more difficult to afford essentials than they did six months ago.
Clare Staunton is a Debt Caseworker at Citizens Advice Mid Lincs:
"Our national office has reported a dramatic increase in people we have helped with living standards issues since 2019. There has been;
- 221% increase in those requiring food bank referrals or emergency support
- Three times as many working people helped with access to food banks or emergency support
- 113% jump in people helped because they’ve fallen behind on energy bills
"Our clients are choosing between heating and eating, or wondering if they can afford to go on holiday this year, the equation is the same. Does my income cover my spending? Can I afford to live my life, or does every penny go on surviving?
"if you want to speak to someone, use our website camidlincs.org.uk, or our general advice line is 0808 278 7942."