Why UK child poverty targets won’t be met
Today, this proportion is 30%, which represents about 4.1 million children.% of children in relative low income households after housing costsStatistics on income after housing costs and benefits received are more widely used as this gives a better idea of how much disposable income someone might have.
In times of recession, for example, when lots of people's wages decrease, relative poverty rates improve. On this measurement, the number of children in poverty has reduced more quickly, falling to 26% in 2017-18.% of children in absolute low income households after housing costsWith many different definitions of the poverty line, it's easier to understand what they mean by looking at pounds and pence.
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