Understanding Poverty in the UK | Famous, Rich and Hungry

Duration: 57'19''

Synopsis

Four different families' experiences of poverty shared, looking at how they cope on benefits, with food poverty and accessing foodbanks. (Possible sensitive content for children and young people currently in that situation.)

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