The current cost of living is pushing more people into poverty, with almost 68% of low income...
Individual items do not have
| Adult individual items (% of adults) | % saying necessity | Has | Doesn't have, does not want | Doesn't have, can't afford | Not allocated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular savings (of at least £20) for rainy days | 52% | 58% | 10% | 31% | 1% |
| Regular payments into an ocupational or private pension | 51% | 32% | 38% | 27% | 3% |
| Enough money to replace or repair broken electrical goods such as a fridge or washing machine | 86% | 67% | 6% | 26% | 1% |
| Enough money to keep home in a decent state of decoration | 69% | 74% | 5% | 19% | 2% |
| All recommended dental work/treatment | 82% | 73% | 8% | 17% | 1% |
| Appropriate clothes for job interviews | 69% | 71% | 18% | 8% | 3% |
| Two pairs of all weather shoes | 54% | 88% | 4% | 7% | 0% |
| Heating to keep home adequately warm | 96% | 90% | 2% | 7% | 1% |
| Fresh fruit and vegetables everyday | 83% | 87% | 6% | 6% | 1% |
| A warm waterproof coat | 79% | 93% | 3% | 4% | 0% |
| Meat, fish or vegetarian equivalent every other day | 76% | 92% | 3% | 4% | 0% |
| Two meals a day | 91% | 95% | 2% | 2% | 0% |
