Cost of living crisis: London mother-of-four ‘broke down in tears’ having to choose between food or gas

Phoenix, who has four children, said rising costs have left her in tears (Phoenix/PA)

A mother-of-four has described how she “broke down in tears” having to pick between food and gas, as the cost-of-living crisis continues to pile pressure on families.

Phoenix, who chose not to disclose her surname, from Crystal Palace in south-east London, said her children are being denied simple things like sweets due to the cost.