Many working households are living in poverty

The transcript discusses a family's struggle with poverty, highlighting the mother's efforts to prioritize her child's needs despite financial constraints. It mentions the rise of food banks in Stoke-on-Trent to support struggling families, including those with working parents. The definition of poverty is provided, along with statistics from an Oxfam report showing that many working-age adults in poverty come from working households. The transcript concludes with a mention of economic challenges and a response from the Department for Work and Pensions.

What is the main concern of the mother in the family living in poverty?

• Finding a new job

• Moving to a new city

• Ensuring her daughter is fed

• Paying off debts

What has been the response in Stoke-on-Trent to help those struggling with poverty?

• Increasing job opportunities

• Providing free transportation

• Opening new schools

• Establishing new food banks

According to the government, how is poverty defined?

• Earning less than 80% of the median income

• Earning less than 60% of the median income

• Earning less than 50% of the median income

• Earning less than 70% of the median income

What percentage of working-age adults in poverty are from working households, according to Oxfam?

• 7 out of 10

• 6 out of 10

• 5 out of 10

• 4 out of 10

What happened to average earnings last year?

• They increased by 2.2%

• They increased by 4.4%

• They remained the same

• They decreased by 4.4%