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Millions would need to DOUBLE their incomes to escape poverty, warns Joseph Rowntree Foundation

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Millions of people would have to double their incomes to escape poverty, according to a new report from charity the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF). MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis says the problem seems to be getting worse, and has joined the charity in urging policymakers to act.

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Millions would need to DOUBLE their incomes to escape poverty, warns charity as Martin Lewis urges policymakers to act

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