Just because an article has been written and published does not mean it is the full story.
We do not know the facts and figures of his income and just as importantly his outgoings.
We have no idea how he spends his money or what he needs to get by.
I'm lucky as I am still working full time but also finding myself with extra money as the lockdown has certainly curtailed my weekly spend at Costa/Starbucks or other coffee supplier as the shops are mainly shut my impulse buying has bottomed out (probably not a bad thing).
Let Lee back up this story that suggests he's been badly looked after, with some actual information.
As for me my lack of coffee shops has saved me about £100 a month and as I'm out the habit now it will continue to do so, until I find something else to waste it on, that is.