- Food insecurity in the UK has risen, with 12 per cent of households (6.3 million adults) and 15 per cent of households with children (2.2 million children) affected in January.
- This marks an increase from 11 per cent of households experiencing food insecurity in June last year, reversing a previous decline after the cost-of-living crisis peak in 2022.
- The Food Foundation warns that a prolonged conflict in Iran could further exacerbate food insecurity by increasing energy costs and restricting fertiliser supply, driving up supermarket prices.
- The cost of a typical shopping basket has already surged by 33 per cent since April 2022, highlighting existing strain on household budgets.
- The charity is advocating for a 'Good Food Bill' to establish a resilient domestic food supply and protect citizens and farmers from future price shocks.
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British households face rising food insecurity amid Middle East crisis
