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What are some of the structural and systemic issues that contribute to poverty?
What are some of the structural and systemic issues that contribute to poverty?
Unemployment, low-paid and insecure work, lack of access to training or education
How much money are universal credit claimants found to be short of to afford essentials each week?
How much money are universal credit claimants found to be short of to afford essentials each week?
£35
What is the forecasted percentage drop in living standards during the 2022/23 and 2023/24 financial years?
What is the forecasted percentage drop in living standards during the 2022/23 and 2023/24 financial years?
5.7 per cent
What impact did the £20 uplift in universal credit during the pandemic have on poverty?
What impact did the £20 uplift in universal credit during the pandemic have on poverty?
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What is the shortfall in money that universal credit claimants face each month, even after the benefits increase?
What is the shortfall in money that universal credit claimants face each month, even after the benefits increase?
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What is the potential cost-saving to the government if they abandon the policy of uprating benefits in line with inflation in April?
What is the potential cost-saving to the government if they abandon the policy of uprating benefits in line with inflation in April?
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What are some of the health conditions linked with poverty mentioned in the text?
What are some of the health conditions linked with poverty mentioned in the text?
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What is the expected annual NHS spending on obesity by 2050?
What is the expected annual NHS spending on obesity by 2050?
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According to the Children’s Commissioner, what are disadvantaged children at risk of due to local authority “failure”?
According to the Children’s Commissioner, what are disadvantaged children at risk of due to local authority “failure”?
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Study Notes
Poverty and Universal Credit
- Structural and systemic issues contribute to poverty
- Universal credit claimants are short of £43.89 per week to afford essentials
Impact of Pandemic and Benefits Increase
- The £20 uplift in universal credit during the pandemic helped alleviate poverty
- Despite the benefits increase, universal credit claimants still face a shortfall of £47 per month
Government Policy and Cost Savings
- Abandoning the policy of uprating benefits in line with inflation in April could save the government £1.3 billion
- The government's policy is forecasted to lead to a 3.5% drop in living standards during the 2022/23 and 2023/24 financial years
Health and Poverty
- Poverty is linked to various health conditions, including mental health problems, respiratory disease, and asthma
- The NHS is expected to spend £10 billion annually on obesity by 2050
Disadvantaged Children
- According to the Children's Commissioner, disadvantaged children are at risk of "scarring" and "long-term damage" due to local authority "failure"
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Description
This quiz explores the various causes of poverty, including structural and systemic issues, increasing living costs, unemployment, and lack of access to education and training. It delves into the challenges faced by individuals in escaping poverty and the impact of universal credit on essential expenses.
