'I don't have a buoyancy aid': Living without the Bank of Mum and Dad

By Colletta Smith , BBC Your Voice correspondent and Elaine Doran , Your Voice Producer Published 24 minutes ago Buying a home or even moving into a rented property is an increasingly unrealistic dream for many young people.

This summer, BBC Your Voice revealed more than 40% of 25-year-olds were now living with their parents. Dozens of young people told us they were having to rely on the so-called Bank of Mum and Dad to help cover rent, bills and other living costs.

But what happens if you cannot rely on help from family? Citizens Advice says increasing numbers are struggling to afford everyday essentials like rent and food without support from their parents.

Three women told us how they are navigating life without that safety net.

Eleanor Bell, 23, from East Riding of Yorkshire, has a first-class degree but is struggling to find work