Stretched finances mean some people may need to borrow for longer, not out of choice but out of need, one expert said.

The European Court of Human Rights was considering the case of a British woman who claimed she was raped by a group of Israeli men in 2019.

The Christian organisation, which marks its 150th anniversary next year, was founded in 1876 to support mothers from all backgrounds.

One commentator said the figures show many older people were concerned about not having enough money to get through the winter.