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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Emma Loffhagen and Nuray Bulbul

How to find and help London food banks during the festive season

Millions of people will have to face difficult financial decisions this Christmas, such as choosing between buying food or presents, and many won’t be able to afford to keep their houses warm throughout the holiday season, according to new data.

National Debtline says this holiday season, about 6.5 million individuals will find it difficult to heat their houses while another 2.7 million will have to decide between buying food and presents, highlighting the severe effect that the ongoing cost of living crisis is having on household finances.

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