Strain on finances is expected to become more acute as coronavirus support schemes are withdrawn
The charity StepChange says the number of people in severe debt soared from 1.7 million to 2.4 million from March 2020 to January 2021.The charity StepChange says the number of people in severe debt soared from 1.7 million to 2.4 million from March 2020 to January 2021.arah Douglas has struggled with debt and poor mental health for decades, and says the Covid crisis has made matters worse. “The pandemic has aggravated existing issues for people like me,” says the 51-year-old from Bristol.
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