I’m a mum living off benefits but spend my days choosing between heating & eating – I’m embarrassed & costs make me cry

I’m a mum living off benefits but spend my days choosing between heating & eating – I’m embarrassed & costs make me cry
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I’m a mum living off benefits but spend my days choosing between heating & eating – I’m embarrassed & costs make me cry
Author: Kate Kulniece
Published: Feb, 25 2025 13:53

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Raegan already owes £3,500 to debt collectors, and worries the increase in energy bills will only worsen her situation.

The family rely on food banks to stock up their fridge, but the single mum still struggles to pay her energy bills on time.

A SINGLE mum-of-two already chooses between “heating and eating” - and cried when she heard news the average energy bill will rise by £111 a year.

It sounds simple, but fully turning off appliances and lights that are not in use can reduce your energy bills, especially in winter.

No matter how happy you are with your current energy supplier, they may not be providing you with the best deals, especially if you've let a fixed-rate contract expire without arranging a new one.

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