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The Hidden Crisis of In-Work Poverty in the UK

May 14, 2025

Research Report from THE SVP

This report draws on SVPs grassroots experience of supporting thousands of people across the England and Wales through its regional networks and centres. Increasingly, those who turn to the SVP for help are in employment—working adults who, despite earning an income, struggle to afford the basics. Our eleven regional centres and network of over 800 local volunteer groups have seen a steady rise in the number of people experiencing in-work poverty.In-Work Poverty has been a steadily growing issue in the UK for nearly two decades. Despite historically high employment rates and the introduction of policy measures such as the National Living Wage, millions of people continue to experience poverty whilst in work. For this reason, the SVP in England and Wales has published its latest report, with findings from its national survey and in-depth conversations with its frontline staff and volunteers. Drawing on this insight the report makes several recommendations for policy makers. The report has been shared with MPs and other relevant stakeholders to raise awareness of the SVP’s work as well as to influence the Government’s agenda in this area.

 

To read the full report please visit the link‘The Hidden Crisis of In-Work Poverty - A Frontline Perspective' https://tinyurl.com/SVP-In-Work-Poverty-Report.

 


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