Hard-pressed parents might be inadvertently missing out on a financial leg-up, with extra perks and savings that could ease the squeeze as temperatures drop.

Credit management company Lowell has revealed in a recent study that over half (54%) of UK parents have relied on credit for their children’s essential school items or activities, causing 69% to fret over the repayments.

Yet, in an unfortunate twist, a significant number may be unaware of the support they qualify for now due to this…