Londoners face hidden poverty premium, study says
Low-income households in London are facing an additional burden of over £600 a year simply to access standard goods and services.
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"It was vital to end the unfairness of people having to pay more because they pay monthly or don't sign up to direct debit."
— Manny Hothi , Executive
"Soaring local rents are forcing some families to leave their established networks and move 'as far as up north'."
— Doreen Davies , Activist
"The cost of living is biting."
— Miatta Fahnbulleh , Politician
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Low-income households in London are facing an additional burden of over £600 a year simply to access standard goods and services.
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