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Cold, hungry and stressed: 150,000 London kids in need
Charity reports devastating effects of Tory cuts on vulnerable families
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.
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