We get no help at all

MEL VIVERS, 38, YOUNG FAMILY

Mel and husband Rob, 37, live with their 12-year-old son in their mortgaged home in the Rhondda Valley, South Wales.

Mel is a Slimming World consultant. Rob is manager of a vehicle salesroom.

While they are feeling the squeeze, they are not eligible for any help.

Mel says: “We’re managing, not yet struggling, but the situation seems to be changing daily. Everything seems to be going up, and now we’ll pay more tax, more council tax and more for energy, while everything else is a lot more expensive. And yet there’s no help for us.

“We’re fortunate that my husband is in a secure job, but we’ll definitely have to cut down on our spending.

“I’m glad people who need it more are getting help, but I don’t think those in government fully understand what the rest of us are going through.”