A mum-of-four from Leeds has revealed how she and her husband are "scrimping to pay bills" as their outgoings continue to soar.
Racheal Vango, from Pudsey, has taken on two separate jobs as a cleaner and an Avon rep to try and make ends meet. Meanwhile, her partner Mark Ramsey works as a plumbing and heating engineer.
However, the pair are growing increasingly concerned about their bills. Fuel, energy and food costs have risen by 6.2 per cent over the past year, the fastest rate for 30 years. The upcoming National Insurance hike, the war in Ukraine and April's energy bill spike will make things even harder for millions of families like Racheal's.
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Speaking to the Mirror, the 31-year-old mum begged: "Please help us."
Racheal says her grocery bill has risen by £100 a month. It means she and her partner now shell out £660 on food alone - and that's before fuel, gas, electric and other outgoings are considered.
"We work hard and shouldn’t have to be scrimping to pay bills," she added.
"Please don’t put up National Insurance and help us with fuel and bills."
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Elsewhere, Jackie and Jamie Coxon spoke out about their experience living in their council house in Cottingham, East Yorkshire, as prices continue to soar.
Jackie lives on disability benefit and her partner Jamie has to care for her and the couple's three kids.
Jackie, 34, said: "It just feels like we are living but not thriving.
"I’m hoping the Chancellor will help us. They need to match the price of living."
The chancellor is due to announce his Spring Statement this afternoon (Wednesday) against a backdrop of rising prices across the board. Opposition MPs and critics have urged the government to do more to help those struggling most.
However, it is expected that tax and student loan repayment thresholds will be frozen, while he is likely to reject calls to abandon the National Insurance rise.
The chancellor has admitted he will be unable to “fully protect” millions of people from the rising costs of living. Speaking to the BBC, he said: "I can’t pretend it’s going to be easy."
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