Coalition benefit cuts mean 'unacceptable' poverty is increasing, says Oxfam
The coalition's benefit cuts have pushed 1.75 million more people into even deeper poverty, according to a new report.
The study, by Oxfam and NPI, shows that the drop in the value of benefits, increased by less than inflation, and direct cuts to housing benefit and council tax benefit have meant some of the UK's poorest citizens have got worse off under the current government.
This group has seen a cut in their overall incomes and struggle to afford life's basics including food and energy.