Two in three Brits are worried they won’t be able to afford basic necessities such as food and clothing, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A staggering 71% of Brits told My Online Therapy they are worried about not having enough money to pay their rent, mortgage and utility bills during the coronavirus crisis – with a quarter even describing themselves as “extremely worried.”

What’s even more concerning, 67% of Brits may not be able to afford essentials, such as food and clothes, the survey of 1,000 by the virtual psychology clinic found.

More than a third (36%) of people said the financial blow caused by COVID-19 has negatively affected their well-being as they struggle with how they will reckon with their finances – making money worries the largest single