'It's cost upon cost for working families - they get no help'
Summary
Families who earn just above the limit for benefits in Rawmarsh, England, are struggling with the rising cost of living. Local charity workers say these working families get little government support and find it hard to pay for things like food, bills, and childcare.Key Facts
- Rawmarsh is an area with high levels of poverty, above local and national averages.
- Families just over the threshold for government benefits miss out on help like free school meals and holiday programs.
- Food prices have increased, with everyday items like cereal costing nearly £7 a box.
- Families on low incomes are finding it hard to cover bills, even if they are working.
- One single mother, Zoe Hatt, works part-time but still struggles to pay bills and may claim Universal Credit.
- The local charity Activate Rawmarsh supports families and children but highlights the need for more help for working families.
- The government’s holiday activities and food program mainly helps children on free school meals, leaving working families to pay for childcare and summer clubs.
- The Department for Work and Pensions has been asked to comment but no response was included in the article.
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