‘Acceptable’ living standard is out of reach for many in UK

‘Acceptable’ living standard is out of reach for many in UK

Working-age couples without kids, earning a full-time National Living Wage, are the only household type with sufficient income to reach Minimum Income Standard

Thursday, 2 October 2025, Nicola Smith

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