Cos of living crisis sees household energy debt triple in 10 years
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Cos of living crisis sees household energy debt triple in 10 years
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The Independent covers reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, has investigated Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC, and produced a documentary, 'The A Word', about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet prioritizes fact-checking, sends reporters to all sides, relies on donations, and avoids paywalls so journalism remains freely accessible and funded by those who can afford it. British household energy debt more than tripled over a decade: electricity arrears rose from 300,000 in 2012 to over one million in 2024, and gas arrears rose from 300,000 to 900,000. Low-to-middle-income households showed increased saving and lower credit card debt, but energy and council tax arrears remain pressing problems. The poorer half of 13 million working-age families often cannot save, with over two in five holding under A31,000; average indebtedness fell from A32,617 to A32,256 in real terms.
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