of years is that labour has become a seller's market with over a million vacancies in the country and we see huge areas like social care, hgv drivers, gas fitters. there are shortages and employers need to understand it. it is simply not acceptable that people are expected to see a cut in their living while performing an essential service. today�*s figures show across the economy that pay is increasing less than prices and wage hikes are limited to sectors with shortages. where that goes is the big unknown of the recovery. faisal islam, bbc news, eastbourne. the number of children growing up in "very deep poverty" is a cause for great concern — according to a report by thejoseph rowntree foundation. it says around 1.8 million children in the uk live in households where the income is not enough to cover the basics. the government said it had taken decisive steps to support families, including the warm home discount and the household support fund. our social affairs correspondent emma glasbey has been to meet one mother in west yorkshire.