People in Merseyside are having to go to new lengths to ensure they can survive the cost of living crisis.
One family in Bootle told the ECHO how rising inflation and energy bills is leading them to predominantly use their washing machine overnight in a bid to keep electricity use down. In other cases people are having to be more restrictive with how many showers they have in order to use less gas.
At the Indy Pantry in Bootle, organisers told the ECHO how cleaning products and soap powder have become some of its most in demand items in recent months. With energy bills predicted to hit £4,200 in January, families are not only set to face the tough decision between ‘heat or eat’, but also having to rely on support to ensure they have the necessary hygiene products.
