London workers on low wages use food banks and skip meals – study

Emily Hodgson, head of partnership and campaigns at the LWF, said: “As inflation eases, it’s important to remember that low-paid Londoners continue to face the brunt of persistent high prices.

“Our findings today highlight the detrimental impact this continues to have on their mental and physical health.

“We’re grateful to the 4,001 London employers who continue to demonstrate their commitment to providing a real living wage to their workers, ensuring they are paid enough to meet their everyday needs.”

A government spokesperson said in response to the LWF’s latest report: “The mass dependence on food banks is unacceptable, which is why we are changing the rules to put more money in working people’s pockets, including younger workers.

“We have been clear that we need to consider the impact on businesses, the employment prospects of young people and the impact on the wider economy, which is what we have instructed the Low Pay Commission to do.

“We believe a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay and by working in conjunction with business, that’s exactly what our Make Work Pay plans will do.”