Quarter of NI households have just £32 spare each week say Consumer Council

A quarter of households in Northern Ireland have just £32 left after paying for their weekly essentials.

Anne-Marie Murphy, Director of Strategy & Emerging Markets at the Consumer Council, said: "The lowest earning households continue to be the worst affected during the cost of living crisis, losing over half of their spending power. "To help consumers, the Consumer Council offers a variety of support and advice including interactive tools to compare energy costs and advice on how to reduce your bills and make your money go further at www.consumercouncil.org.uk."

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