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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
August Graham

Spending on utility bills soared by a third in May, Barclaycard shows

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The average amount that people spent on utilities increased by more than a third in May compared to a year ago, new data from Barclaycard revealed.

The insights also show that people are giving up their online subscriptions as the cost-of-living crisis unfolds and they are forced to spend much more on basics.

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