xtreme poverty in United kingdom (UK) has reached its highest level in many years, according to a recent report by a charity group.
The study shows that around 6.8 million people in the UK are now living in very difficult conditions. These people struggle to afford basic needs such as food, warm clothes, electricity, and heating. Nearly half of the country’s poor population falls into this severe category of poverty.
Although the overall poverty rate in the UK has remained almost the same over the past few years, daily life has become much harder for low-income families. The cost of living has increased rapidly, while incomes have not kept up. As a result, many households are finding it impossible to manage even after cutting down on essentials.
Experts define extreme poverty as a situation where families are left with very little money after paying rent or housing costs. In many cases, what remains is not enough to cover basic living expenses. Millions of people are now stuck in this situation for long periods, unable to improve their financial condition.
The report also highlights that nearly two million people have been trapped in deep poverty for years. Without better wages, stronger social support, and effective government policies, their situation is unlikely to improve.
In simple words, even though poverty figures may look stable on paper, the reality is that life has become far more difficult for millions of people across the UK.
