Rising demand from families needing Christmas help

BBC Business Saturday 24 October 2026, 11:55 UTC 1 min read

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Charlotte Riley says more families are reaching out for help for a variety of reasons.

Charlotte Riley (PERSON)

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Rising demand from families needing Christmas help

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