Poverty in the UK

How many people live in poverty in the UK?

• 10 million

• 12 million

• 14 million

• 16 million

How many workers live in poverty in the UK?

• 2.5 million

• 3.7 million

• 4.2 million

• 5 million

How many children and adults in working families are in poverty in the UK?

• 6 million

• 7 million

• 8 million

• 9 million

How many people in the UK are living in poverty today?

• 10.4 million

• 11.4 million

• 12.4 million

• 13.4 million

What is one of the consequences of having no job or a poorly paid job in the poverty cycle?

• Increased education opportunities

• Lack of food, warmth, and healthcare

• Improved health and well-being

• Higher qualifications and skills

Which of the following is a result of poor health, illness, and hunger in the poverty cycle?

• Better job opportunities

• Increased income

• Lack of education

• Improved living conditions

What does a lack of education lead to in the poverty cycle?

• No skills or qualifications

• Better healthcare

• Higher income

• Improved job prospects

What is a direct consequence of having no skills or qualifications in the poverty cycle?

• Access to better jobs

• No job or a poorly paid job

• Improved health

• Increased education opportunities

What is one way to help reduce poverty?

• Increasing taxes

• Making sure people attend school and get qualifications

• Reducing healthcare services

• Limiting access to affordable housing

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to help people in poverty in the UK?

• Helping to pay for medicine

• Providing more affordable housing

• Increasing the cost of food

• Making sure people get better paid jobs