It's claimed that more than a million people in the South West cut back on the amount they spent on food last year, to ensure they could stay in their homes.
Figures from the housing charity Shelter have also revealed that thousands of people across Devon tried to use less gas and electricity...to help meet their rent or mortgage costs.
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