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.