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70% of Universal Credit Recipients Skipping Meals, Study Reveals

8/7/2025

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A shocking study from the University of Nottingham found that 70% of Universal Credit recipients in the UK are skipping meals or going days without food, causing serious nutrient deficiencies. Associate Professor Simon Welham emphasized that financial struggles force many to rely on inexpensive staples like bread, highlighting a growing crisis in nutrition access.

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A shocking study from the University of Nottingham found that 70% of Universal Credit recipients in the UK are skipping meals or going days without food, causing serious nutrient deficiencies. Associate Professor Simon Welham emphasized that financial struggles force many to rely on inexpensive staples like bread, highlighting a growing crisis in nutrition access.