British Underclass Flashcards
0
Q
How many people ?
A
13 million
3.5 million of children. By 2020, they will be 5million
1
Q
Households with ? the average income
A
Half
2
Q
Low paid jobs
A
More than 1/5 workers now earn less than a “living wage”
3
Q
Households with permanent jobs which are poor
A
17%
4
Q
Poor children living in working households
A
2/3
5
Q
Food charities
A
Trussell Trust
2005 : 2500
2014 : 815 000
-> only 4% are homeless
