3.9 MILLION CHILDREN are living in poverty in the UK. They have a shorter life expectancy than their peers. That's outrageous. Learn More
What’s it like growing up in poverty in 21st century Britain? The last of three Channel 4 programmes airs on tonight. See http://www.savethechildren.org.u...
The only thing I'm not sure about is that definition of poverty? My hubby got a pay rise in September but until then after mortgage and tax we had about that if not a bit less to live on and we have three children! I've never thought of us as being poverty stricken. Jeepers. Have I got that right?
I grew up on the pverty line and its not a gud place 2 be, dont get me wrong i had the love of an amazing family which means more than money ever cud. but living in poverty only just affording the basics of food and stuff duz effect u wen u see others around u living comfortably. so this cause means a lot 2 me.