Record numbers in UK seeking help with energy bills and food costs

Citizens Advice figures show an unparalleled number of people unable to pay their bills in 2023

Record numbers of people sought help in accessing homeless services, food banks and energy bill support this year, finding it ever harder to find solutions", Citizens Advice said, amid the cost of living crisis.

Figures from the UK's largest independent advice provider show that an unparalleled number of people were unable to top up their prepayment meters or meet their energy bills. Its clients' average council tax debts and energy bill arrears were also at record highs.