Survivor of financial abuse invited to advise ministers after Guardian report

After a Guardian report highlighted her case, Francesca Onody, a survivor of financial abuse, has been invited to advise UK government ministers on supporting victims. Onody experienced severe financial abuse from her husband, who left her penniless and homeless after attempting to kill her and their children. City minister Lucy Rigby was moved by Onody's story and will meet with her and the charity Surviving Economic Abuse to discuss preventative measures. The government aims to address economic abuse as part of its financial inclusion strategy. Onody hopes her experience can help prevent others from suffering similar abuse, as she feels she was failed by authorities and financial institutions. Surviving Economic Abuse emphasizes the need for financial professionals to recognize and address signs of economic abuse.

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