The Covid-19 pandemic has led to one in four people cutting back on food and utilities. That is according to research commissioned by the Society of St Vincent de Paul.
Almost one-in-ten tenants who responded to the survey in January reported falling behind on their rent. The RED C poll shows 43% of the population reported experiencing at least one form of financial strain due to the pandemic.
Over a third of one-parent families had to cut back on heating or fell behind on bills, according to the society. Low-income families with children were hit hardest, as they coped with additional financial pressures due to school closures.