New research reveals millions cutting back on washing and basic care due to financial hardship

Name: New research reveals millions cutting back on washing and basic care due to financial hardship
Uploaded: 2026-05-28T15:03:39.910Z
Channel: North East Team
Description: New research suggests millions of people in the UK are cutting back on basic hygiene to save money. Charities say the findings point to hygiene poverty as an early warning sign of wider financial distress.

North East Team

Updated Sep 6, 2026, 20:01

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New research suggests millions of people in the UK are cutting back on basic hygiene to save money. Charities say the findings point to hygiene poverty as an early warning sign of wider financial distress.

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