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Destitution in the UK 2018

This research looks at the factors pushing people into destitution and the solutions to the problem. It highlights three key asks which would protect people from becoming destitute and support those who end up in destitution.

The UK Government needs to:

  1. End the freeze on working-age benefits so they at least keep up with the cost of essentials and do not create destitution.
  2. Change the use of sanctions within Universal Credit so that people are not left destitute by design.
  3. Review the total amount of debt that can be clawed back from people receiving benefits, so they can keep their heads above water.

 

Destitution in the UK: Summary Destitution in the UK 2018
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Author: Fitzpatrick, S.; Bramley, G.; Sosenko, F. Blenkinsopp, J.; Wood, J.; Johnsen, S; Littlewood, M.; Watts, B.

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Publisher: The Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Date: 2018

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Type: Research Report

Area: Destitution, Debt, Welfare Benefits,

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