Charity sees rise in benefits problems
Citizens Advice has reported a steep increase in the number of people contacting it for help with sickness and disability benefits.
The charity said enquiries about the employment and support allowance (ESA) had soared by 77 per cent compared with 2009.
It said 45,257 people contacted it about the benefit during the three months, and warned that it was bracing itself for a further sharp increase this autumn.