Over 9 Million Britons Face Record Hunger and Hardship, Report Reveals

New research highlights the urgent need for government intervention as food bank reliance reaches unprecedented levels in the UK.

A report by the charity Trussell indicates that 9.3 million people in the UK, including one in five children, are living well below the poverty line.
The number of people facing hunger and hardship has increased by 580,000 in the past year, reaching the highest level since records began in 2000.
Trussell calls for an 'Essentials Guarantee' to ensure Universal Credit covers basic necessities, potentially reducing those at risk by 1.9 million by 2026.
The report highlights that more than half of those facing hardship live in families with a disabled member, and that work is not a guaranteed escape from poverty.
The UK government is under pressure to address these issues in its upcoming budget, with campaigners urging the removal of the two-child benefit limit and benefit cap.