Food bank usage hits record high as charity warns Universal Credit is to blame

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A RECORD 1.6million emergency parcels have been handed out by food banks over the past year, new figures reveal. Food bank Trussell Trust said that half of referrals made due to a delay in benefits…

so turned to a food bank for help.

And while working families can claim back up to 85% of their childcare costs, they must find the money to pay for childcare upfront - we’ve heard of families waiting up to 6 months for the money. She added: "Ultimately, it's unacceptable that anyone should have to use a food bank in the first place.Struggling mum tries to feed family with £1.80 a day after 7-week Universal Credit delay left her skint

 

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