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Budgeting for Change: Impacts on Low-Income Families
This chapter delves into the recent government budget announcement and its implications for individuals facing financial hardship, focusing on welfare policy changes and their effects on low-income households. It discusses improvements in the national living wage and social housing while also addressing ongoing challenges such as inadequate support for disabled individuals and rising housing costs. The conversation underscores the urgency of addressing these pressing issues amid escalating living expenses, revealing the significant struggles many families will face this winter.