Increased Food bank Use Linked to Benefit Sanctions

The video discusses the increasing reliance on food banks due to benefit sanctions, highlighting Jeanette's situation as an example. It explains how sanctions, intended to encourage employment, often leave people without resources, leading to a rise in food bank usage. Critics argue that the system is too rigid, penalizing individuals for minor mistakes, and call for reforms. The government acknowledges the complexity but notes a decrease in sanctions. Campaigners advocate for a more lenient warning system to prevent poverty.

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