Demand for crisis support soars even in wealthy UK towns

Citizens Advice in affluent Wokingham says requests for help have nearly doubled in a year

A growing number of people in one of the most affluent areas of the country are struggling financially because of a huge spike in energy bills and the soaring cost of living, according to the chief executive of Wokingham Citizens Advice.

Many people who have been just about managing" are now slipping into poverty and debt in Berkshire, said Jake Morrison, making him fearful for poorer regions throughout the country.