UK Poverty Deepens: 14.2 Million in Deprivation, Record 6.8 Million in 'Very Deep Poverty'
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Firstpost•28-01-2026, 00:23
UK Poverty Deepens: 14.2 Million in Deprivation, Record 6.8 Million in 'Very Deep Poverty'
- •A new report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) reveals 14.2 million people (21% of the UK population) live in poverty, with levels expected to rise without stronger government action.
- •Conditions for the poorest have sharply deteriorated, with 6.8 million people (half of those in poverty) now in 'very deep poverty'—unable to cover basic essentials like food and energy.
- •This 'very deep poverty' figure is the highest in three decades, with households living on incomes 59% below the poverty line; 1.9 million people are persistently trapped at this level.
- •The cost of living crisis continues to severely impact low-income households, leading to 3.8 million experiencing destitution and 7.5 million facing food insecurity.
- •The JRF report indicates no progress in poverty reduction under Conservative governments since 2010-11, with the average person in poverty now living 29% below the poverty line.
Why It Matters: UK poverty is at record levels, with millions in 'very deep poverty' and no progress in reduction since 2010.
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