Islamic Relief says an estimated 50% of UK Muslim households live in poverty, compared to 18% of the general UK population.
"Even here, we give my husband's entire salary to cover the rent for just this single room.Bushra Begum lives in a small room in east London with her husband, and three childrenThey all share one kitchen and one bathroom.
Tufail Hussain, director of Islamic Relief UK, said:"Families across the UK will be suffering as a result of record rates of inflation as well as increasing energy prices due to the war in Ukraine."We urgently call on the UK government to review this decision and take the bold actions necessary to avoid pushing families into destitution.
"The bills are not going to hit until the end of this month, so we are bracing ourselves for a big explosion," he said.It has changed the way the food bank operates, he said, with less time now to even talk to their guests.The food bank workers say there is less time to speak to users now, because demand is so high
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