A new analysis by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) indicates that alterations to housing benefits, specifically the Local Housing Allowance (LHA), have exacerbated child poverty. Currently, 440,000 households with children are experiencing inadequate housing support, a figure expected to rise by 90,000 by 2026. The LHA has not kept pace with rising rents due to government freezes, pushing families further into financial hardship. This situation underscores the urgent need for housing reform as many children now live in private rentals, highlighting a growing vulnerability in housing security.
Changes to Local Housing Allowance (LHA) have increased child poverty, with 440,000 households affected and projections indicating a rise to 925,000 children by 2026.
IPPR points out that the government's failure to update LHA rates alongside rising rents is leading to significant financial pressure on families, worsening their overall circumstances.
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