The price we pay for housing is too high

Journal article

Since 2010 council tax benefit has been cut all across the UK, and rent, gas and electricity costs have gone up. A quarter of British households, mostly with children, can no longer pay for rent, fuel and food and manage to save at least £10 a month. Relying on charities to help feed the poorest through food banks shows that this government views such activities—being able to live a decent life—as discretionary.

Authors: Dorling, D

• Publication status: Published
• Peer review status: Not peer reviewed
• Publisher: Public Sector Executive
• Journal: Public Sector Focus
• Publication date: 2016-10-01
• Acceptance date: 2016-09-01