The boss of Tesco has said the government should make cost-of-living support “more targeted” for the vulnerable as he issued a warning over food poverty.
Ken Murphy, chief executive of the supermarket giant, said he has seen positive signs of shopping behaviour in Tesco stores since energy bill support was handed out to UK households from October. However, he suggested that improvements could still be made to financial support.
Mr Murphy told the PA news agency: “It looks like the action by the government has helped but I believe it can be more targeted in the form of who it helps, to help the vulnerable. There should be a case for more means testing with support. There is a certain responsibility that should be shared by businesses, government and communities to help those most at need.”
