Poverty figures render UK government numbers too little and action very late

The findings, based on a broader definition of poverty, show that 16 million people are now living in poverty in the UK, the highest since 2000.

The government's measure of poverty, relying heavily on average incomes and housing costs, drastically underestimates the true number of those in deprivation.

The adoption of the 'below average resources' measure shows the government acknowledges the significant impact of childcare and disability costs in poverty calculations.

The devastating impact of the cost of living crisis has been felt most acutely by young families and disabled individuals, exacerbating already high poverty levels.

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