The Burns family say they were forced to live in hotel rooms for three years because Bristol City Council refused to house them.

Where's Home: The family forced to live in hotels

A South Gloucestershire woman says she was forced to live on the equivalent of just over £1 a day as a result of debt.

1 in 5 Bristolians struggling to manage their finances

Personal bankruptcy in seaside towns has been described as an 'epidemic' according to research by accountancy firm as Torquay tops the list.

Charities are increasingly being called upon to help families desperate for help.


Jane from Bristol fell into debt easily. It made her ill. It took a long time for her to talk about her problem but she's now debt-free