Child Poverty in UK Working Families Rises 44% Since 2010
Reports link wage stagnation, insecure work, and social security cuts to increasing child poverty rates.
- 900,000 additional children in working households are living in poverty compared to 2010.
- Child poverty now affects 30% of children in the UK, with 69% of those in working families.
- Wage growth has been the slowest since WWII, exacerbating financial strain on families.
- Insecure work and cuts to social security are identified as key factors impacting family budgets.
- Upcoming general election sees calls for policies that prioritize reducing child poverty.
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