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1.5 million British pensioners 'living in food poverty'

More than 1.5 million pensioners in the UK are now living in food poverty and are set to be hit the hardest this winter, according to new research. The study shows that over one million over 65s are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition.

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Rise in food prices leaving pensioners 'worse off'

Rises in food prices are leaving pensioners "worse off", Peter and Margaret Scott from Hull told Daybreak, after new research published today suggested that that 1.5 million over 65s in the UK are now living in food poverty.

In response to pension increases, Mr Scott said: "The government says you're better off, well you're not better off, you're worse off".

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