00:00Campaigners warn many households are falling behind on essential bills and debts.
00:05The charity StepChange says rising arrears on housing, energy and council tax are becoming
00:11common. Average rent arrears among its clients rose 15% last year to £2,372. Average mortgage
00:21arrears also increased, reaching more than £12,500 for some struggling homeowners.
00:27More than a third of the charity's clients were behind on energy bills. StepChange says
00:33rising living costs continue to stretch budgets for families and renters. It says more people
00:39are seeking debt advice as arrears across housing, utilities and credit continue growing.
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