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The Citizens’ Advice Bureau (CAB) has said that more people are seeking help because they are struggling to pay basic household bills as the credit crunch tightens.

A spokesperson for the charity said the combination of soaring household expenses and rising housing costs is putting extra pressure on people’s budgets.

The CAB said that the number of people approaching the organisation for advice on mortgage arrears problems rose by 35 per cent in the first two months of 2008 compared with the same period last year.

Many people are also having difficulties paying for essentials such as gas, electricity, water and council tax.

“We believe these trends reflect recent increases in the cost of living, suggesting a significant number of households are struggling to meet their most basic living costs,” said the spokesperson.

According to the Office for National Statistics, UK consumer inflation reached its highest level in 13 months in April due to high food and fuel costs.

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