The cost of living will hit many families hard this Christmas

Charities are reporting a surge in demand ahead of Christmas, as cost of living pressures force many families to wonder how they will afford presents or even a meal

Some people will be depending on charity for their Christmas meal this year Source: Getty / picture alliance/dpa

The Salvation Army says nearly one in 10 people will rely on charitable support to get by this Christmas and of those, almost half will be reaching out for the first time.

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