BBCNEWS BBC News at One October 6, 2021 12:11:00
Temporary during covid, but a lot of people have become reliant on it during this time. it's notjust the people on universal credit who are going to feel the impact of the cut. the money they get, they typically spend in their own local economy — in shops, in cafes, on their own high streets — all of these places are going to feel the impact of the £20 being cut. at the food bank in camborne, volunteers expect an increase in demand. historically, cuts to benefits levels have often led to more requests for help. i think the problem is, when you're on a very low income, if you get another ...