ENERGY DEBT LEVELS SOAR
Daily Mirror|January 02, 2021
Job losses, furlough and using more fuel at home lead to record numbers struggling to pay bills
TRICIA PHILLIPS
ENERGY DEBT LEVELS SOAR

THE number of householders struggling to keep on top of their energy bills rose to a five-year high during the pandemic.

Some 777,000 people were in debt to their electricity supplier between July and September last year – the most since 2015.

Increased energy use during lockdown, rising energy prices and pressure on finances from job losses and furlough have left customers struggling with bills.

This story is from the January 02, 2021 edition of Daily Mirror.

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