71% of people ‘hit with shock bills in past year, costing £535 on average’
Turning to family or friends, credit, or simply living with the problem are among the ways people have dealt with costs, Santander UK said.
How 2 newspapers cover this story
71% of people ‘hit with shock bills in past year, costing £535 on average’
Turning to family or friends, credit, or simply living with the problem are among the ways people have dealt with costs, Santander UK said.
· Seven in 10 Brits hit with shock bills averaging over £500 in past year, survey finds
71% of people ‘hit with shock bills in past year, costing £535 on average’
Turning to family or friends, credit, or simply living with the problem are among the ways people have dealt with costs, Santander UK said.
Coverage details
2 outlets from United Kingdom are covering this story: The Independent and Evening Standard. The Independent and Evening Standard published it almost at the same time, on November 12, 2026.
Key names in the coverage: Santander UK and Brits.
In total 3 articles have been published, because some outlets updated the story several times.

