Demand rises at almost 70% of food banks after Universal Credit cut

Demand rises at almost 70% of food banks after Universal Credit cut

Food banks have had to provide for more people every week this past month (Picture: PA)
Food banks are struggling to keep up with a recent surge in families depending on them to stay afloat.
Boris Johnson’s government introduced an extra £20 a week for those on Universal Credit during the pandemic.
Despite many ministers pushing for this to become permanent, the scheme ended on October 3.
Since…

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