A fifth of parents go hungry during the day in order to ensure their children get enough food in the long summer school holiday, a survey by a leading poverty charity has found.
Research by the Trussell Trust has uncovered a disturbing level of poverty across the UK, as one in five parents say they skip a meal during the day so there will be enough food for their children.
Two in five parents surveyed said they worry about the extra costs of childcare during the summer holiday.
Young parents, aged between 25 and 34, are more likely to feel very concerned about feeding their children during the summer. Full story...
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Research by the Trussell Trust has uncovered a disturbing level of poverty across the UK, as one in five parents say they skip a meal during the day so there will be enough food for their children.
Two in five parents surveyed said they worry about the extra costs of childcare during the summer holiday.
Young parents, aged between 25 and 34, are more likely to feel very concerned about feeding their children during the summer. Full story...
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