A NEW report by the Childhood Trust has warned that vulnerable children could face further disadvantages this winter following a tough 20-month pandemic. 

The London charity’s Cold, Hungry and Stressed report shows the loss of a number of financial supports, including the furlough scheme and the weekly £20 drop in universal credit, could have devastating effects. 

It found that charities could see a massive increase in demand for service support, with an estimated 22,000 more families in need of support from campaigns this year.