‘DEBT advice lines have reported a surge in calls during the first two weeks of the year as consumers take stock of their borrowings after Christmas.

The Consumer Credit Counselling Service said it took 9,310 calls during the first nine working days of the year, nearly 14 per cent more than during the corresponding period of 2005.

National Debtline also reported huge demand, receiving just under 13,000 calls between 3 January and lunchtime last Friday.’

Read more at Boom time for debt advisers as Christmas bills roll in

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