Millions of UK Households Skip Meals Due to Cost of Living Crisis
Three million UK households skip meals due to high living costs.
Most UK adults (85%) are worried about food prices, up from 83% in February.
Two thirds of people have changed their shopping habits to save money.
One in ten households skip meals to save money on food.
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Eight in ten UK adults worry about fuel prices, up from 71% in February.
Most people have changed their driving habits to save money.
The Which? Consumer Insight Tracker looked at household habits in April.
Consumer confidence is at its lowest since 2022.
Most UK adults think the economy will get worse in the next year.
Over half of people have made changes to cover essential spending.
People are cutting back, using savings, or borrowing to cover costs.
Some households have missed bill payments.
Missed payments have increased significantly in the last few months.
Which? says missed payments may reach crisis levels soon.
The cost of living crisis is affecting people's wellbeing.
Many are making difficult choices, like skipping meals.
Urgent action is needed to address the cost of living crisis.