A report from the Institute for Public Policy Research indicates that nearly one million children in the UK may fall into poverty due to rising rents and minimal government housing support. The report highlights that the local housing allowance (LHA) is insufficient, with many families forced to allocate benefits intended for living costs on rent. Without policy changes, the government risks pushing 90,000 additional families into financial strife by March 2026. Experts urge immediate action to raise LHA rates to prevent long-term impacts on children's education and health.
Nearly 1 million children in the UK are at risk of falling into poverty or financial hardship due to rising rents and housing support shortfalls.
Prof Ashwin Kumar warns that without raising the local housing allowance, many families will struggle, resulting in higher food bank usage and indicators of deprivation.
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