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Labour's benefit cuts will cost UK economy billions, charity says

Labour's benefits stance is economically detrimental and exacerbates poverty in the UK.

fromwww.theguardian.com

10 months ago

Education

Labour wants to create opportunities for all. Can its education pledges narrow the divide?

Labour poised to win historic election victory on 4th July.

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 week ago

UK politics

The whole policy is wrong': rebellion among Labour MPs grows over 5bn benefits cut

Labour MPs oppose benefit cuts despite possible government concessions, prioritizing support for the disabled and low-income families.

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 month ago

UK politics

I want us to get it right': Rachael Maskell on becoming Labour's reluctant rebel

Rachael Maskell emphasizes the importance of evidence-based policy, advocating for a compassionate approach to governance.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

4 months ago

UK news

Challenge to Starmer as SNP pledges to scrap two child benefit limit in Scotland

Keir Starmer faces pressure to abolish the two child benefit cap amidst growing criticism and SNP's commitment to eradicating child poverty in Scotland.

fromwww.theguardian.com

8 months ago

Business

Which benefits are available to vulnerable people under Labour?

Rising energy prices and benefit cuts will harshly impact vulnerable people this winter, prompting calls for urgent welfare reforms.

UK politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 days ago

Labour's benefit cuts will cost UK economy billions, charity says

Labour's benefits stance is economically detrimental and exacerbates poverty in the UK.

fromwww.theguardian.com

10 months ago

Education

Labour wants to create opportunities for all. Can its education pledges narrow the divide?

Labour poised to win historic election victory on 4th July.

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 week ago

UK politics

The whole policy is wrong': rebellion among Labour MPs grows over 5bn benefits cut

Labour MPs oppose benefit cuts despite possible government concessions, prioritizing support for the disabled and low-income families.

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 month ago

UK politics

I want us to get it right': Rachael Maskell on becoming Labour's reluctant rebel

Rachael Maskell emphasizes the importance of evidence-based policy, advocating for a compassionate approach to governance.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

4 months ago

UK news

Challenge to Starmer as SNP pledges to scrap two child benefit limit in Scotland

Keir Starmer faces pressure to abolish the two child benefit cap amidst growing criticism and SNP's commitment to eradicating child poverty in Scotland.

fromwww.theguardian.com

8 months ago

Business

Which benefits are available to vulnerable people under Labour?

Rising energy prices and benefit cuts will harshly impact vulnerable people this winter, prompting calls for urgent welfare reforms.

Op-Ed | The Working Families Tax Credit is good for New York businesses | amNewYork

Implementing the Working Families Tax Credit proposal is essential to alleviate financial strain on families in New York, particularly those with children.

#government-policy

UK politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 week ago

Ministers privately ruling out scrapping two-child benefits cap

Government unlikely to scrap the two-child benefit cap, risking rising child poverty levels despite charity concerns.

fromwww.theguardian.com

6 months ago

UK politics

Rachel Reeves urged to introduce child lock' on benefits to reduce poverty

Introducing a child lock on benefits could significantly reduce child poverty rates, similar to the pensions triple lock.

UK politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 week ago

Ministers privately ruling out scrapping two-child benefits cap

Government unlikely to scrap the two-child benefit cap, risking rising child poverty levels despite charity concerns.

fromwww.theguardian.com

6 months ago

UK politics

Rachel Reeves urged to introduce child lock' on benefits to reduce poverty

Introducing a child lock on benefits could significantly reduce child poverty rates, similar to the pensions triple lock.

more#government-policy

#welfare-policy

fromwww.independent.co.uk

3 weeks ago

UK politics

Two-child benefit cap plunges extra 30,000 children into poverty under Labour'

The two-child benefit cap in the UK is exacerbating child poverty, impacting over 1.6 million children.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

6 months ago

UK news

Thousands more children in poverty since Labour victory due to two-child benefit cap

Scrapping the two-child limit could significantly reduce child poverty rates in the UK.

fromwww.bbc.com

3 months ago

Europe politics

We will not dictate to Scottish Labour - Rayner

The UK government supports Scottish Labour's autonomy on welfare issues while sharing a common goal of reducing poverty.

fromIrish Independent

7 months ago

Business

Almost 230,000 children lack basic items such as strong shoes, a warm coat and nutritious meals - ESRI

Nearly 250,000 children in Ireland are facing material deprivation, indicating a significant rise in child poverty.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

3 weeks ago

UK politics

Two-child benefit cap plunges extra 30,000 children into poverty under Labour'

The two-child benefit cap in the UK is exacerbating child poverty, impacting over 1.6 million children.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

6 months ago

UK news

Thousands more children in poverty since Labour victory due to two-child benefit cap

Scrapping the two-child limit could significantly reduce child poverty rates in the UK.

fromwww.bbc.com

3 months ago

Europe politics

We will not dictate to Scottish Labour - Rayner

The UK government supports Scottish Labour's autonomy on welfare issues while sharing a common goal of reducing poverty.

fromIrish Independent

7 months ago

Business

Almost 230,000 children lack basic items such as strong shoes, a warm coat and nutritious meals - ESRI

Nearly 250,000 children in Ireland are facing material deprivation, indicating a significant rise in child poverty.

more#welfare-policy

UK politics

fromwww.heraldscotland.com

1 month ago

Housing Benefit freeze will see 'children growing up homeless', expert warns

Changes to housing benefits are worsening child poverty, with 925,000 children projected to be affected by 2026 due to frozen Local Housing Allowance rates.

New York City Poverty Rate Rises to 25% as Cost of Living Surges

Poverty rate in New York reaches 25%, nearly double the national average, driven by rising living costs.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

3 months ago

London

Quarter of Londoners are living in poverty, shocking report finds

London has a poverty rate of 24%, the third highest in England, with alarming child poverty statistics exceeding 34%.

High housing costs and mixed tenure contribute significantly to poverty in London.

The report highlights severe disparities in poverty rates across various London boroughs, particularly for children.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

1 month ago

New York City Poverty Rate Rises to 25% as Cost of Living Surges

Poverty rate in New York reaches 25%, nearly double the national average, driven by rising living costs.

London

fromwww.standard.co.uk

3 months ago

Quarter of Londoners are living in poverty, shocking report finds

London has a poverty rate of 24%, the third highest in England, with alarming child poverty statistics exceeding 34%.

High housing costs and mixed tenure contribute significantly to poverty in London.

The report highlights severe disparities in poverty rates across various London boroughs, particularly for children.

Miscellaneous

Colin Murphy: Why is cutting the hospitality Vat rate more important than lifting children out of poverty?

The Irish government prioritizes financial support for hospitality over addressing child poverty.

fromNZ Herald

7 months ago

Privacy professionals

Watch: Public servants ordered back to the office, working from home 'not an entitlement'

Carefully managed working from home arrangements can benefit both parties, but excessive reliance can have negative consequences.

fromIndependent

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Colin Murphy: Why is cutting the hospitality Vat rate more important than lifting children out of poverty?

The Irish government prioritizes financial support for hospitality over addressing child poverty.

fromNZ Herald

7 months ago

Privacy professionals

Watch: Public servants ordered back to the office, working from home 'not an entitlement'

Carefully managed working from home arrangements can benefit both parties, but excessive reliance can have negative consequences.

more#government

fromwww.theguardian.com

4 months ago

UK politics

Two-child benefit cap will be scrapped' in Scotland, vows SNP

Scotland plans to abolish the two-child benefit cap to reduce child poverty significantly.

fromwww.theguardian.com

4 months ago

UK politics

Child poverty has got a lot worse': outgoing charity boss lambasts Tory failures and social media giants

The UK government's actions have failed to improve child welfare, despite good intentions and increased spending.

fromwww.theguardian.com

5 months ago

Mental health

Housing, social care and universities: who lost out in the UK budget?

Reeves's budget prioritizes NHS funding, yet lacks comprehensive measures for social care and child poverty reform.

fromwww.theguardian.com

7 months ago

Writing

Seven Children: Inequality and Britain's Next Generation by Danny Dorling review essential reading

UK society has normalized inaction on inequality, leading to deteriorating living and sharing conditions, especially among children.

fromwww.theguardian.com

7 months ago

Business

Women in UK will be worse off than in 2010 unless public spending rises'

Rachel Reeves must increase public spending in the next budget to support women affected by austerity and declining living standards.

Business

fromBusiness Insider

7 months ago

Nearly a million more children fell into poverty last year. Both presidential campaigns want to give parents money to fix that.

Child poverty in the U.S. increased by 979,000 from 2022 to 2023, signaling urgent attention needed for the upcoming presidential campaigns.

fromwww.bbc.com

9 months ago

Europe politics

MPs to vote on two-child benefit cap

MPs to vote on scrapping two-child benefit cap amid increasing pressure on government.

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#child-poverty#child-poverty

Labour's benefit cuts will cost UK economy billions, charity says

Labour wants to create opportunities for all. Can its education pledges narrow the divide?

The whole policy is wrong': rebellion among Labour MPs grows over 5bn benefits cut

I want us to get it right': Rachael Maskell on becoming Labour's reluctant rebel

Challenge to Starmer as SNP pledges to scrap two child benefit limit in Scotland

Which benefits are available to vulnerable people under Labour?

Labour's benefit cuts will cost UK economy billions, charity says

Labour wants to create opportunities for all. Can its education pledges narrow the divide?

The whole policy is wrong': rebellion among Labour MPs grows over 5bn benefits cut

I want us to get it right': Rachael Maskell on becoming Labour's reluctant rebel

Challenge to Starmer as SNP pledges to scrap two child benefit limit in Scotland

Which benefits are available to vulnerable people under Labour?

Op-Ed | The Working Families Tax Credit is good for New York businesses | amNewYork

Ministers privately ruling out scrapping two-child benefits cap

Rachel Reeves urged to introduce child lock' on benefits to reduce poverty

Ministers privately ruling out scrapping two-child benefits cap

Rachel Reeves urged to introduce child lock' on benefits to reduce poverty

Two-child benefit cap plunges extra 30,000 children into poverty under Labour'

Thousands more children in poverty since Labour victory due to two-child benefit cap

We will not dictate to Scottish Labour - Rayner

Almost 230,000 children lack basic items such as strong shoes, a warm coat and nutritious meals - ESRI

Two-child benefit cap plunges extra 30,000 children into poverty under Labour'

Thousands more children in poverty since Labour victory due to two-child benefit cap

We will not dictate to Scottish Labour - Rayner

Almost 230,000 children lack basic items such as strong shoes, a warm coat and nutritious meals - ESRI

Housing Benefit freeze will see 'children growing up homeless', expert warns

New York City Poverty Rate Rises to 25% as Cost of Living Surges

Quarter of Londoners are living in poverty, shocking report finds

New York City Poverty Rate Rises to 25% as Cost of Living Surges

Quarter of Londoners are living in poverty, shocking report finds

Colin Murphy: Why is cutting the hospitality Vat rate more important than lifting children out of poverty?

Watch: Public servants ordered back to the office, working from home 'not an entitlement'

Colin Murphy: Why is cutting the hospitality Vat rate more important than lifting children out of poverty?

Watch: Public servants ordered back to the office, working from home 'not an entitlement'

Two-child benefit cap will be scrapped' in Scotland, vows SNP

Child poverty has got a lot worse': outgoing charity boss lambasts Tory failures and social media giants

Housing, social care and universities: who lost out in the UK budget?

Seven Children: Inequality and Britain's Next Generation by Danny Dorling review essential reading

Women in UK will be worse off than in 2010 unless public spending rises'

Nearly a million more children fell into poverty last year. Both presidential campaigns want to give parents money to fix that.

MPs to vote on two-child benefit cap

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#child-poverty