# Study finds Londoners pay hidden poverty premium

A new study reveals that low-income Londoners are paying more for essential goods and services due to limited access to cheaper options, effectively a "poverty premium." This hidden extra cost, often for utilities, insurance, and credit, deepens financial inequality in one of the world's wealthiest cities.

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## Sources

### Business
- [BBC Business](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c33yxe2ey22o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:02:17 GMT