Number of people in 'very deep poverty' at highest level in more than 30 years, charity warns

'Very deep poverty' in Britain hits record high

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% of the UK median, amounting to around 16,400 pounds ($22,446.68) a year for a couple with two young children. The report by Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), which conducts resea…

‘Very deep poverty’ in Britain hits worst level in 30 years, report says

Report reveals that nearly 7 million people are living on well below the UK median income as the nation’s poorest get even poorer.

Number of people in 'very deep poverty' at highest level in more than 30 years, charity warns

Very deep poverty is defined by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation as earning below 40% of the median household income. According to its latest report, 6.8 million people - almost half of all of those in poverty - were considered to be at that level.

'Very deep poverty' in Britain hits record high, new report finds

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’ in Britain hits record high, new report finds

LONDON, Jan 27 — Poverty in Britain has deepened, according to a report released today, 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 (RM89,010) a year for a couple with two young children.The report by Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), which cond…

'Very deep poverty' in Britain hits 30-year high

Ten per cent of people in Britain are living "in very deep poverty", with children disproportionately affected, a...