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Improving picture for UK personal finances, but many still struggling

Cost of living crisis - A lady walks past a street of terraced houses advertising properties are rented or to let.
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FCA research has found many in the UK struggling to meet financial commitments.

Over 7.4m people are struggling to keep up with bills and credit repayments in January 2024 according to official data published by the UK regulator. This is down from 10.9m in January 2023 but is still higher than the 5.8m recorded in February 2020, before the cost of living squeeze began.  

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