The cost of living crisis could force the poorest Britons to live on £1,600 a year, even after accounting for government payments.
Support for low-income households is insufficient to offset the losses they face from high prices, according to a new report.
But Boris Johnson has rejected pleas that either an emergency budget be put together now or that he convene a regular meeting of COBRA or summon Congress to deal with the crisis. .
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Loughborough University Up to £1,200 will be provided to the poorest people in society this year from October 2021 to October 2022, according to a new report conducted by Professor Donald Hirsch.
Loss of Universal Credit up £20 a week last year. April's annual rise, which is less than inflation, and a significant increase in energy rate caps mean families at the worst of times cannot close the gap.
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Married couples with three children are again losing about the same amount as last year's universal credit rise reduction due to price increases.
According to the report, an unemployed couple with two children would lose almost £1,300, or £1,600 when taking into account the higher inflation of poorer households.
This is based on the £800 increase in the energy price cap, and will increase with further increases.
The 3.1% annual increase in the consumer price index in April 2022, rather than the 9% increase over the past year, will add to pressure on the cost of living, the analysis suggests. there is
The Food Foundation, one of the organizations supporting the report's findings, described the conclusions as "disturbing."
Isabel Hughes, Policy Engagement Manager, Charity, said: . Urgent action is needed to support the families most in need.
"That is why we have repeatedly called for greater access to free school meals for the millions of children currently living in poverty. This important safety net:
"Ensuring that these children have one hot, nutritious meal a day is the quickest way to prevent the spread of undernutrition." Otherwise, the education, health and future productivity prospects of generations will be ruined.”
Meanwhile, the Child Poverty Action Group and the Joseph Rountree Foundation He told The Independent that the cost of living will need to double from £15bn to £30bn by then.
Gordon Brown, writing exclusively for The Mirror on Monday, urged his ministers to convene a rolling meeting of the Whitehall Emergency Committee. The meetings are usually held in Westminster bunkers after terrorist attacks, massive floods, or other disasters.
Mr. Brown wrote:
" Even if Boris Johnson went on vacation, his agents would buy new oil and gas supplies from other countries. We need to negotiate hard and we need to act urgently to create additional storage capacity that is currently in short supply.”
However, when asked about Mr. Brown's plea, Boris An official spokesperson for Johnson said: Challenges such as changing price caps.
"That's why. We have introduced a number of measures to help the public.
"In October,'s electricity bill will begin to drop in phases by £400.
"And millions of pensioner households will receive an extra £300 through winter fuel payments in November and December.
"Clearly, some of the global pressure has increased since the announcement.
"By convention, the prime minister will not make any major fiscal interventions during this period. It's for future prime ministers."
When asked if the prime minister could sit down with two candidates and create an emergency package for the fall, No10 replied: . What kind of measures are needed?”
A government spokesperson said:
"Through our £37 billion support package, the July tax cuts will save ordinary employees over £330 a year, and those with universal credit will keep £ 1,000 more income, 5 pence less fuel tax and £100 savings for the average household.”
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