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(15 Sep 2022, 10:01 am)Adrian I don't intend to turn the thread into a discussion on poverty, but in reply to this; it's not stretching it at all, when you have almost 15 million people living in poverty in the UK. You might find it easy to say what you believe people should be doing differently, but the reality of it is much different - which you'll find out from talking to people and trying to understand.
Anyone who isn't living under a rock would have seen how energy bills have risen this year, which often leaves those living in poverty (and using pre-payment meters) the choice between energy or food. They struggle to forecast whether they need energy credit, and the outcome of that factors what budget they'll have for food and other essentials.
Of course, there's sometimes an educational disadvantage, which can impact decision making. But isn't as simple as telling people they should budget better, plan meals or do a weekly shop, when they're living on so little money.
(15 Sep 2022, 10:01 am)Adrian I don't intend to turn the thread into a discussion on poverty, but in reply to this; it's not stretching it at all, when you have almost 15 million people living in poverty in the UK. You might find it easy to say what you believe people should be doing differently, but the reality of it is much different - which you'll find out from talking to people and trying to understand.
Anyone who isn't living under a rock would have seen how energy bills have risen this year, which often leaves those living in poverty (and using pre-payment meters) the choice between energy or food. They struggle to forecast whether they need energy credit, and the outcome of that factors what budget they'll have for food and other essentials.
Of course, there's sometimes an educational disadvantage, which can impact decision making. But isn't as simple as telling people they should budget better, plan meals or do a weekly shop, when they're living on so little money.
