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Kieran Guilbert

Number of people in 'very deep poverty' in UK hits record high, research shows

Hardship in the UK has worsened, with about 6.8 million people living in "very deep poverty" — the highest level in more than 30 years — a charity said on Tuesday.

Very deep poverty is defined as earning less than 40% of the UK median household income after rent. For a couple with two children, this amounts to £16,400 (€18,900) per year or less.

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