Poverty in Britain has deepened, according to a report released on Tuesday, with approximately 6.8 million people now living in “very deep poverty”, the highest level in three decades.
“Very deep poverty” refers to households with an after-housing-costs income below 40 per cent of the UK median, amounting to around £16,400 (US$22,446.68) a year for a couple with two young children.
The report by Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), which conducts research aimed at solving poverty in Britain,…
‘Very deep poverty’ in Britain hits worst level in 30 years, report says
