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Poverty and food banks

Friday, 29 March 2019 12:58 AM [ Last Update: Friday, 29 March 2019 12:58 AM ]

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This edition of A Simple Question reviews food poverty in the United Kingdom and growing dependence on food banks. More than 14 million people, including 4.5 million children, are living below the breadline, with more than half trapped in poverty for years. The poorest 30 percent of households were worse off last year despite record employment levels, according to a new report. The lowest 30 percent of households found their incomes going backwards by between £50 and £150. In 2003, households on the lower half of incomes typically earned £14,900. In 2016/17 that figure had fallen to £14,800, according to the new research. Both figures are adjusted for inflation and housing costs. The RF found that surveys revealed that over 40 per cent of low-to-middle income families feel they would be unable to save £10 a month Brexit could make it even worse.

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