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14 Million UK Adults Face Hunger Amid Rising Costs

10/22/2025

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Story summary

Fourteen million adults in the United Kingdom go without food due to financial strain.
Energy arrears have doubled to £3.9 billion.
The energy price cap will rise by 2% in October.
The government offers budgeting advance loans and the Household Support Fund to provide essential assistance.
Low-income families are projected to experience the worst decline in living standards by the next election in 2029.

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Story summary

Fourteen million adults in the United Kingdom go without food due to financial strain.
Energy arrears have doubled to £3.9 billion.
The energy price cap will rise by 2% in October.
The government offers budgeting advance loans and the Household Support Fund to provide essential assistance.
Low-income families are projected to experience the worst decline in living standards by the next election in 2029.