Half of adults in the UK are being forced to cut back on how much food they buy in order to afford the rising cost of energy bills.
A new survey from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that 46 per cent of adults who pay for their energy bills are facing increased difficulty in affording them. The research, carried out between July 6 and July 17, revealed an increase from 43 per cent saying the same in the previous two-week period.
The ONS also revealed that one in five of those that participated in the study reported borrowing more money or taking out more credit over the last month, compared to the same period a year ago. The survey also found that 46 per cent said they would be unable to save any money over the next year.
