The warning comes in a new report from the Resolution Foundation, which said real earnings are falling at the fastest pace since 1997, meaning that by the middle of next year the rise in real wages since 2003 will be wiped out. A 10% drop in disposable income would equate to £3,000 for a typical household, increasing the number of people in absolute poverty by three million to 14 million. Meanwhile, relative child poverty is forecast to reach 33% in 2026-2027 – the highest level since the 1990s – according to the report, called In At The Deep End: The Living Standards Crisis Facing The New Premier . Concern over child poverty was reflected in a briefing note issued to the Scottish Parliament by Save The Children Scotland this week, which said urgent action was needed from Holyrood and Westminster to help the poorest families. Fiona King, the charity’s policy officer, said: “We are all concerned about the high cost of living rises, but we are not all affected equally. “For many families we work with, there are no cost-cutting measures, there is simply nothing else to cut. “We cannot overstate the simple fact that the coming months will be devastating for families and especially children who will be cold and hungry this winter if urgent action is not taken now.” More support could “radically reduce” the problem households face The Resolution Foundation’s report took into account the Bank of England’s latest forecasts and the £30bn of policy support announced since March. Britain’s inflation rate hit a new 40-year high in July – the latest figure available – reaching 10.1% year-on-year, up from 9.4% in June. One of the major factors driving the increase is energy bills, which will rise by around 80% from October, when the latest price cap comes into effect. Read more: August food prices rise at fastest pace since 2008 Energy bills rise for millions as price cap rises to £3,549. increasing the impact on energy bills The report said further support to help people pay their energy bills, through a social tariff, universal bill reduction, a price cap or further targeted support, would cost tens of billions of pounds but would “radically reduce” the problem they face low and middle income households. Keeping the previous chancellor’s promise to increase benefits next year in line with the rate of September inflation is also “essential” to protecting the poorest households, the report said, adding that it would be even better if October inflation was used. “Honestly scary” Lalitha Try, a researcher at the Resolution Foundation, said high inflation was likely to remain with us for much of next year, meaning the outlook for living standards was “frankly scary”. “Typical households are set to see their real incomes fall by £3,000 over the next two years – the biggest squeeze in at least a century – while three million extra people could fall into absolute poverty. “No responsible government could accept such a prospect, so radical political action is needed to address it. “We will need an energy support package worth tens of billions of pounds, combined with rising benefits next year from October inflation. “The new prime minister must also improve Britain’s long-term prospects, which can only be achieved with a new economic strategy that delivers higher productivity and strong growth.” Other cost of living warnings on Thursday included:• Around 400,000 households in England are not protected by the energy price cap and need urgent help, according to the National Housing Federation• High fuel costs, rising poverty and the government inaction could lead to “major humanitarian crisis with millions of children’s development damaged”, according to UCL Institute of Health Equity• Hospitals brace for huge increases in energy costs, according to BMJ, which says Leeds Teaching Hospitals The NHS expects to pay an extra £2m a month from next year, University Hospitals of Nottingham NHS predicts a 214% increase and Great Ormond Street Hospital in London expects costs to almost double
title: “Real Disposable Household Income Will Fall By 10 This Year And Next Business News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-12” author: “Destiny Probst”
The warning comes in a new report from the Resolution Foundation, which said real earnings are falling at the fastest pace since 1997, meaning that by the middle of next year the rise in real wages since 2003 will be wiped out. A 10% drop in disposable income would equate to £3,000 for a typical household, increasing the number of people in absolute poverty by three million to 14 million. Meanwhile, relative child poverty is forecast to reach 33% in 2026-2027 – the highest level since the 1990s – according to the report, called In At The Deep End: The Living Standards Crisis Facing The New Premier . Concern over child poverty was reflected in a briefing note issued to the Scottish Parliament by Save The Children Scotland this week, which said urgent action was needed from Holyrood and Westminster to help the poorest families. Fiona King, the charity’s policy officer, said: “We are all concerned about the high cost of living rises, but we are not all affected equally. “For many families we work with, there are no cost-cutting measures, there is simply nothing else to cut. “We cannot overstate the simple fact that the coming months will be devastating for families and especially children who will be cold and hungry this winter if urgent action is not taken now.” More support could “radically reduce” the problem households face The Resolution Foundation’s report took into account the Bank of England’s latest forecasts and the £30bn of policy support announced since March. Britain’s inflation rate hit a new 40-year high in July – the latest figure available – reaching 10.1% year-on-year, up from 9.4% in June. One of the major factors driving the increase is energy bills, which will rise by around 80% from October, when the latest price cap comes into effect. Read more: August food prices rise at fastest pace since 2008 Energy bills rise for millions as price cap rises to £3,549. increasing the impact on energy bills The report said further support to help people pay their energy bills, through a social tariff, universal bill reduction, a price cap or further targeted support, would cost tens of billions of pounds but would “radically reduce” the problem they face low and middle income households. Keeping the previous chancellor’s promise to increase benefits next year in line with the rate of September inflation is also “essential” to protecting the poorest households, the report said, adding that it would be even better if October inflation was used. “Honestly scary” Lalitha Try, a researcher at the Resolution Foundation, said high inflation was likely to remain with us for much of next year, meaning the outlook for living standards was “frankly scary”. “Typical households are set to see their real incomes fall by £3,000 over the next two years – the biggest squeeze in at least a century – while three million extra people could fall into absolute poverty. “No responsible government could accept such a prospect, so radical political action is needed to address it. “We will need an energy support package worth tens of billions of pounds, combined with rising benefits next year from October inflation. “The new prime minister must also improve Britain’s long-term prospects, which can only be achieved with a new economic strategy that delivers higher productivity and strong growth.” Other cost of living warnings on Thursday included:• Around 400,000 households in England are not protected by the energy price cap and need urgent help, according to the National Housing Federation• High fuel costs, rising poverty and the government inaction could lead to “major humanitarian crisis with millions of children’s development damaged”, according to UCL Institute of Health Equity• Hospitals brace for huge increases in energy costs, according to BMJ, which says Leeds Teaching Hospitals The NHS expects to pay an extra £2m a month from next year, University Hospitals of Nottingham NHS predicts a 214% increase and Great Ormond Street Hospital in London expects costs to almost double
title: “Real Disposable Household Income Will Fall By 10 This Year And Next Business News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-13” author: “Lawrence Parker”
The warning comes in a new report from the Resolution Foundation, which said real earnings are falling at the fastest pace since 1997, meaning that by the middle of next year the rise in real wages since 2003 will be wiped out. A 10% drop in disposable income would equate to £3,000 for a typical household, increasing the number of people in absolute poverty by three million to 14 million. Meanwhile, relative child poverty is forecast to reach 33% in 2026-2027 – the highest level since the 1990s – according to the report, called In At The Deep End: The Living Standards Crisis Facing The New Premier . Concern over child poverty was reflected in a briefing note issued to the Scottish Parliament by Save The Children Scotland this week, which said urgent action was needed from Holyrood and Westminster to help the poorest families. Fiona King, the charity’s policy officer, said: “We are all concerned about the high cost of living rises, but we are not all affected equally. “For many families we work with, there are no cost-cutting measures, there is simply nothing else to cut. “We cannot overstate the simple fact that the coming months will be devastating for families and especially children who will be cold and hungry this winter if urgent action is not taken now.” More support could “radically reduce” the problem households face The Resolution Foundation’s report took into account the Bank of England’s latest forecasts and the £30bn of policy support announced since March. Britain’s inflation rate hit a new 40-year high in July – the latest figure available – reaching 10.1% year-on-year, up from 9.4% in June. One of the major factors driving the increase is energy bills, which will rise by around 80% from October, when the latest price cap comes into effect. Read more: August food prices rise at fastest pace since 2008 Energy bills rise for millions as price cap rises to £3,549. increasing the impact on energy bills The report said further support to help people pay their energy bills, through a social tariff, universal bill reduction, a price cap or further targeted support, would cost tens of billions of pounds but would “radically reduce” the problem they face low and middle income households. Keeping the previous chancellor’s promise to increase benefits next year in line with the rate of September inflation is also “essential” to protecting the poorest households, the report said, adding that it would be even better if October inflation was used. “Honestly scary” Lalitha Try, a researcher at the Resolution Foundation, said high inflation was likely to remain with us for much of next year, meaning the outlook for living standards was “frankly scary”. “Typical households are set to see their real incomes fall by £3,000 over the next two years – the biggest squeeze in at least a century – while three million extra people could fall into absolute poverty. “No responsible government could accept such a prospect, so radical political action is needed to address it. “We will need an energy support package worth tens of billions of pounds, combined with rising benefits next year from October inflation. “The new prime minister must also improve Britain’s long-term prospects, which can only be achieved with a new economic strategy that delivers higher productivity and strong growth.” Other cost of living warnings on Thursday included:• Around 400,000 households in England are not protected by the energy price cap and need urgent help, according to the National Housing Federation• High fuel costs, rising poverty and the government inaction could lead to “major humanitarian crisis with millions of children’s development damaged”, according to UCL Institute of Health Equity• Hospitals brace for huge increases in energy costs, according to BMJ, which says Leeds Teaching Hospitals The NHS expects to pay an extra £2m a month from next year, University Hospitals of Nottingham NHS predicts a 214% increase and Great Ormond Street Hospital in London expects costs to almost double
title: “Real Disposable Household Income Will Fall By 10 This Year And Next Business News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-30” author: “Samuel Slone”
The warning comes in a new report from the Resolution Foundation, which said real earnings are falling at the fastest pace since 1997, meaning that by the middle of next year the rise in real wages since 2003 will be wiped out. A 10% drop in disposable income would equate to £3,000 for a typical household, increasing the number of people in absolute poverty by three million to 14 million. Meanwhile, relative child poverty is forecast to reach 33% in 2026-2027 – the highest level since the 1990s – according to the report, called In At The Deep End: The Living Standards Crisis Facing The New Premier . Concern over child poverty was reflected in a briefing note issued to the Scottish Parliament by Save The Children Scotland this week, which said urgent action was needed from Holyrood and Westminster to help the poorest families. Fiona King, the charity’s policy officer, said: “We are all concerned about the high cost of living rises, but we are not all affected equally. “For many families we work with, there are no cost-cutting measures, there is simply nothing else to cut. “We cannot overstate the simple fact that the coming months will be devastating for families and especially children who will be cold and hungry this winter if urgent action is not taken now.” More support could “radically reduce” the problem households face The Resolution Foundation’s report took into account the Bank of England’s latest forecasts and the £30bn of policy support announced since March. Britain’s inflation rate hit a new 40-year high in July – the latest figure available – reaching 10.1% year-on-year, up from 9.4% in June. One of the major factors driving the increase is energy bills, which will rise by around 80% from October, when the latest price cap comes into effect. Read more: August food prices rise at fastest pace since 2008 Energy bills rise for millions as price cap rises to £3,549. increasing the impact on energy bills The report said further support to help people pay their energy bills, through a social tariff, universal bill reduction, a price cap or further targeted support, would cost tens of billions of pounds but would “radically reduce” the problem they face low and middle income households. Keeping the previous chancellor’s promise to increase benefits next year in line with the rate of September inflation is also “essential” to protecting the poorest households, the report said, adding that it would be even better if October inflation was used. “Honestly scary” Lalitha Try, a researcher at the Resolution Foundation, said high inflation was likely to remain with us for much of next year, meaning the outlook for living standards was “frankly scary”. “Typical households are set to see their real incomes fall by £3,000 over the next two years – the biggest squeeze in at least a century – while three million extra people could fall into absolute poverty. “No responsible government could accept such a prospect, so radical political action is needed to address it. “We will need an energy support package worth tens of billions of pounds, combined with rising benefits next year from October inflation. “The new prime minister must also improve Britain’s long-term prospects, which can only be achieved with a new economic strategy that delivers higher productivity and strong growth.” Other cost of living warnings on Thursday included:• Around 400,000 households in England are not protected by the energy price cap and need urgent help, according to the National Housing Federation• High fuel costs, rising poverty and the government inaction could lead to “major humanitarian crisis with millions of children’s development damaged”, according to UCL Institute of Health Equity• Hospitals brace for huge increases in energy costs, according to BMJ, which says Leeds Teaching Hospitals The NHS expects to pay an extra £2m a month from next year, University Hospitals of Nottingham NHS predicts a 214% increase and Great Ormond Street Hospital in London expects costs to almost double