Almost 2 million children could be 'trapped in poverty' as work is not the 'silver bullet'

Nicole Weinstein
Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Almost two million UK children could be ‘trapped in poverty’ as their parents face at least one major barrier to ‘working themselves out of hardship’, a new report from Action for Children reveals.

According to Action for Children, 440,000 children in poverty are living in households where one or more parents work full-time, PHOTO: Adobe Stock
According to Action for Children, 440,000 children in poverty are living in households where one or more parents work full-time, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

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