BBCNEWS BBC News at One June 4, 2024 13:15:00
Are struggling just to get by. are you borrowing to pay for basics like food? well, my wife's dad actually lent us money this week to get shopping for the kids. so we're not too bothered about us, but they didn't have sandwich stuff for school and stuff and teas this week. so her dad actually helped us out. but we're just desperate at times. david looks after two—year—old jack while his wife is working full—time in a care home. he also has a part—time job in the corner shop. i've got £7.43 on the electric, which is roughly two days. the family have a debt management plan to gradually ...