financial pressures

Third of households have skipped meals because of financial pressures

23rd October 2026 Arrears and Recoveries | #financial pressures

More than a third (36%) of households in Britain with an annual income of less than £40,000 have skipped meals or eaten less because of financial pressures in the last three months, according to the latest Vanquis Financial Wellbeing Index. Over the same period, more than a quarter (27%) have delayed medical or dental treatment…

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Seven in ten women worry about everyday outgoings as financial pressure threatens resilience

2nd July 2026 Arrears and Recoveries | #financial pressures

New research from Scottish Friendly has found that women are more likely to be worried about affording everyday outgoings over the next 12 months as day-to-day financial pressures threaten long-term savings and investments. The mutual’s latest Family Finance Tracker research shows that 71% of women are concerned about being able to afford all their regular…

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Financial pressures pushing one in seven retirees back to work

29th January 2025 Arrears and Recoveries | #financial pressures#retirement

One in seven retirees are returning to work or are considering doing so, with financial pressures, a lack of pension provision and desire for social connection driving this, according to new research from Standard Life. 7% of retirees aged over 55 have already gone back into work, with a further 2% actively looking for employment.…

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