THE gap between the richest and poorest households is at its largest since records began 15 years ago. The Resolution Foundation think tank said it grew by 1.5 per cent last month alone — mostly down to those on lower incomes spending a higher share of their budgets on soaring energy bills. Spokesman Jack Leslie […]
THE gap between the richest and poorest households is at its largest since records began 15 years ago.
The Resolution Foundation think tank said it grew by 1.5 per cent last month alone — mostly down to those on lower incomes spending a higher share of their budgets on soaring energy bills.
AlamyRising energy bills are widening the gap between rich and poor households[/caption]
Spokesman Jack Leslie said: “The Chancellor should prioritise support at low-and-middle-income households.”
To help track people coming in and out, some shops have reintroduced the one-way entry and exit points they set up during the pandemic.
Others have beefed up security with more staff and extra CCTV cameras.
One store boss told trade magazine The Grocer: “With the cost of living, people are having to start making choices.”
Food poverty expert and Ulster University lecturer Dr Sinéad Furey said: “The return of ‘stealing to eat’ instead of being able to afford to eat is proof we need policy solutions so resorting to crime does not become a mainstream means of securing basic essentials.”
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