https://www.jrf.org.uk/cost-of-living/jrfs-pre-election-cost-of-living-tracker
The scale of the challenge: JRF’s pre-election cost of living tracker
Category: Welfare Rights
Brighton and Hove Benefits News and Resources
https://www.jrf.org.uk/cost-of-living/jrfs-pre-election-cost-of-living-tracker
7 million low-income families (60%) reported going without essentials like food, showers, heating and toiletries in the 6 months to May 2024, including 5.4 million experiencing food insecurity in the 30 days prior to the survey.
4.3 million low-income families (37%) are in arrears with at least one household bill or credit commitment, and 1.2 million are in arrears with 4 or more bills. The total amount of arrears owed by low-income households is around £6.3 billion, with an average amount owed of around £1,400.
3.8 million low-income families currently hold £7.5 billion worth of debt through loans originally taken out to pay for food, housing or essential bills like council tax or energy.