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In the United Kingdom, during the period 2021-2022, It was noted that an increase of one million people living in poverty compared to the previous year, According to a study recently published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF).
The organization's analysis reveals that of the 14.4 million people who were living in poverty in the UK during the period 2021-2022, 8.1 million were adults of working age, 4.2 million were children, and 2.1 million were pensioners. According to GRF, About one in five people cannot afford food or energy services.
These numbers contrast sharply with the 2023 report From the same charity, which indicated that 13.4 million people were living below the poverty line in 2020-2021, including 7.9 million adults of working age and 3.9 million minors.
Groups most at risk
According to the analysis, in the United Kingdom. Large families, people with disabilities, part-time workers, as well as those living on rent, were identified as groups facing particularly high levels of poverty.to.
The analysis highlights that six million individuals represent 40% of them have income well below the standard poverty lineThey therefore live in a state of “extremely deep” poverty. The Fund confirms that those belonging to this category need, on average, more than double their current income to escape poverty.
The report indicates that a couple with two children under the age of 14 who live in poverty needs an additional amount of 6,200 pounds sterling annually (about 7,900 dollars) to exceed the poverty line, while Those in “very deep” poverty need an extra £12,800 a year (about $16,250).
Furthermore, the Foundation highlights this in the UK.”“It has been almost 20 years and six prime ministers since the last significant period of poverty reduction.”. However, over the past two decades, poverty rates have increased, and the number of families falling below the poverty line has increased.
With information from RT
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