Frustration over lack of discounts for those with extra financial burden because they face living costs alone

• The solo penalty: ‘Being single is costing me £12,000 extra a year’

A few days ago, the Guardian published a reader callout asking how much it costs to be single in the UK. We wanted to know how much single people pay for various things – from housing costs and bills to holidays and entertainment – and if they feel they are being penalised or are losing out financially when compared with couples or families.

It clearly touched a nerve: scores of readers got in touch, with many saying this was an issue they felt really strongly about.