Increasing numbers of teenagers are likely to be taking their exams while hungry this summer because of the rising cost of living, campaigners have warned .
Emily Wilkie, head of fundraising at charity Magic Breakfast, said in normal times about 2.7 million disadvantaged children miss out on breakfast each school day.
She added: “Rising costs in energy, fuel and food are putting increasing pressure on family budgets.
“It is likely that 2022 will see even more children sitting school exams hungry and unable to fulfil their potential at a key life moment.”
Magic Breakfast provides healthy meals to children in around 1,000 schools who arrive too hungry to learn.
