Poverty in Britain Almost 7. 5 million people are too poor to engage in common social activities considered necessary by the majority of the population About 6.5 million adults go without essential clothing Around 4 million are not properly fed by today's standardsPoverty in Britain  Almost 7.5 million people are too poor to engage in common social activities considered necessary by the majority of the population.  About 6.5 million adults go without essential clothing  Around 4 million are not properly fed by today's standards