Living standards of the poorest families have been clobbered during the coronavirus crisis, a grim report reveals today. Low-income households are also battling high stress levels, according to a study by the Child Poverty Action Group and the Church of England.
The report, 'Poverty in the Pandemic: The impact of coronavirus on low-income families and children', is based on a survey of 285 hard-up households with kids eligible for free school meals, and 21 in-depth interviews.
About eight of out 10 of those questioned admitted they were in a worse financial position than before the Covid-19 outbreak struck in March.