将近40%的英国成年人担心2026年财政情况恶化, Nearly 40% of UK adults fear worsening finances in 2026 due to rising costs, driving record debt advice demand.

英国近40%的成年人预计明年他们的财政状况会恶化, Nearly 40% of UK adults expect their financial situation to worsen in the next year, driven by rising energy costs and the high cost of living, according to StepChange Debt Charity. 2026年初,对债务咨询的需求激增,1月5日是慈善机构一年多来最繁忙的一天,为800名客户提供服务。 Demand for debt advice surged in early 2026, with January 5 marking the charity’s busiest day in over a year, serving 800 clients. 近4 000人在圣诞节访问其网站,反映了财政压力加剧。 Nearly 4,000 visited its website on Christmas Day, reflecting heightened financial stress. 40%以上的人报告说,与去年相比,财政焦虑程度更高,妇女受影响更大。 Over 40% report greater financial anxiety than last year, with women more affected. Step Change敦促尽早采取行动,包括联系债权人,审查订阅情况,以及使用诸如其效益计算器等免费工具获得潜在支持。 StepChange urges early action, including contacting creditors, reviewing subscriptions, and using free tools like its benefits calculator to access potential support.