Desperate mum-of-three locked in deepening cycle of poverty dreading April bill hikes

Desperate mum-of-three locked in deepening cycle of poverty dreading April bill hikes

Michelle has to deal with constantly rising bills and a wall of obstacles when she seeks benefits to counter to cash hikes.

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