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<p>The figure quoted by the Joseph Rowntree Trust in this report is taken from official
national statistics on the number and proportion of people in low income published
by the Department for Work and Pensions in March 2018. These statistics show that
there are one million fewer people living in absolute poverty since 2010, including
300,000 children.</p><p><br>This Government believes that the best way of tackling
poverty is by building a strong economy and getting people into work. Adults in workless
families are around 4 times more likely to be in poverty than those in working families.
Children in workless households are around 5 times more likely to be in poverty after
housing costs than those where all adults work. Nationally, there are now over 3.3
million more people in work, around 964,000 fewer workless households, and around
637,000 fewer children living in such households compared with 2010. This is why we
will continue with our reforms to the welfare system so that it encourages work whilst
supporting those who need help.</p>
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