Record 9.3 Million in UK Facing Hunger and Hardship: Charity

A record 9.3 million people in the UK are facing hunger and hardship, a report by an anti-poverty charity has found. One in seven people and one in five children across the country are in a situation where they are likely to turn to a food bank, data by Trussell have revealed. The findings, published in “The Cost of Hunger and Hardship” report, said that the number of people facing hunger has surged compared to figures 20 years ago. Current levels are more than a third higher, with a further 425,000 people projected to face hunger and hardship by 2026–2027. The next two years could see 170,000 more children in poverty and hunger, unless action is taken, Trussell warned....