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Lauren Harte

Cost of living: Northern Ireland parents admit 'cutting back on heating' due to money struggles

Many working parents in Northern Ireland have had to cut back on heating their homes due to the cost of living crisis.

That's the stark message from new research by a leading charity as it emerged two fifths (40%) of working parents here are worrying that they’ll disappoint their children during the festive season due to money struggles.

New Action for Children research found that seven in ten (71%) working parents surveyed in Northern Ireland have cut back on heating while two fifths are worrying they can’t afford Christmas presents their children are asking for.

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