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Record Number of UK Households Struggle to Afford Basic Essentials
A record 7.4 million households in the UK are reportedly struggling to afford basic essentials such as food, toiletries, and heating. Many individuals are finding it difficult to cover the costs of everyday necessities, including turning on their ovens.
21 Jul, 23:01 — 21 Jul, 23:57
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BBCHigh18d ago
'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials
As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual18d ago
Record number of households unable to afford basic essentials such as food, toiletries and heating
An estimated 7.4 million low-income UK households were not able to afford at least one essential item in the last six months, an anti-poverty organisation said
By Aine Fox
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First report: The Independent · 21 Jul, 23:01|Full coverage: 2 · 57m|Window: 57m
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