UK Sees Sharp Rise in People Living Below Minimum Income Standard, Warning for Policy Action

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UK Sees Sharp Rise in People Living Below Minimum Income Standard, Warning for Policy Action

UK Sees Sharp Rise in People Living Below Minimum Income Standard, Warning for Policy Action (IN BRIEF) A new report by Loughborough’s Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) shows that 35.9% of the UK population, equating to 24 million people, now live below the Minimum Income Standard (MIS). This marks a significant rise from the previous year. Children, especially those in single-parent households, are most impacted. The report highlights…