Up to a fifth of UK households have struggled to afford broadband, TV and phone bills in the last year, research by Ofcom shows, with some cancelling services and others reducing their spending on items such as food and clothing to make ends meet.

Ofcom’s annual affordability report underlines the financial pressure many are under, while above-inflation rises in mobile, telephone and broadband bills are expected later this year as the cost of living crisis continues.

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