UK faces child poverty crisis, charities warn

Statistics show 100,000 more children living below the breadline The UK faces a fresh child poverty crisis, with rates likely to soar as a result of the economic impact of coronavirus, charities have warned, as latest official statistics showed a 100,000 rise in youngsters living below the breadline. The total number of children living in relative poverty - classed as on or below the 60% of the UK average household income after housing costs have been paid - was .4.2 million in 2018-19 up from 4...