Debt fears see 35% rise in those seeking legal advice

THE number of hard-pressed people seeking legal advice over debt burdens soared by more than a third in the run-up to Christmas, it has been revealed.

New Beginning, a group of lawyers and businessmen formed to defend ordinary people at risk of losing their homes, said it was getting around 75 phone calls a day — a 35% hike from July.

David Hall, one of the founding members, revealed the spike was down to people worrying they could not pay their debts and provide for Christmas.