The people contacting the National Debt Helpline may surprise you
The National Debt Helpline received a record 183,000 calls in the 2025–26 financial year, a 9 percent increase from the previous year. Notably, 40 percent of callers were employed full or part time, challenging assumptions about debt and financial security. The spike in demand correlates with the Iran war outbreak, which drove fuel prices higher and strained household finances.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 21:29 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 21:40 UTC
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