Fifth of families struggle to buy food, campaigners warn

Joe Lepper
Friday, May 22, 2015

One in five families are struggling to provide their children with basic food and heating due to below-inflation rises to children's benefits, child poverty campaigners are warning.

The End Child Poverty Group wants a "triple lock" guarantee of rises for children's benefits. Picture: Arlen Connelly
The End Child Poverty Group wants a "triple lock" guarantee of rises for children's benefits. Picture: Arlen Connelly

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