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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
National
Amy Reast & Ben Reid

Family forced to use foodbanks every week despite working full time after bills doubled

A family are forced to use foodbanks every week despite working full time after bills doubled - as it's announced cost of living rose at its fastest pace in nearly 30 years.

Stepdad-of-three Harry Lay, 36, said he is “in despair” after household costs soared, including his heating bills which doubled.

The former soldier, now a full-time cleaner, lives in social housing and the family receives universal credit but says soaring oil prices have left them struggling.

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