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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

By delaying its child poverty plan, Labour has a chance to reverse 15 years of inequality | Gordon Brown

Labour's delay in child poverty review publication aims to ensure thorough consultation and funding considerations to address child poverty effectively.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

By delaying its child poverty plan, Labour has a chance to reverse 15 years of inequality | Gordon Brown

Labour's delay in child poverty review publication aims to ensure thorough consultation and funding considerations to address child poverty effectively.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Rachel Reeves to announce 500m for investment in youth services projects

Reeves said: I got into politics to help children facing the toughest challenges. This fund will give hundreds of thousands of children, young people and their families a better chance. For too long, these children have been overlooked.
Fundraising
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

It's very personal to me': Darren Jones on his 500m plan to fight child poverty

Darren Jones announces a £500 million investment to tackle child poverty through social impact partnerships involving private and taxpayer funding.
#uk-politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

No 10 delays child poverty strategy with tens of thousands more facing hardship

Labour's child poverty strategy is delayed due to concerns about costs and political viability, affecting thousands of children.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The toxic effect of poverty on children's health | Letters

The latest NHS data show that mental health problems among adults are at record levels, with people in the most deprived areas hardest hit.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Brutal' two-child benefit cap affecting 1.7m children, data shows

1.7 million children are affected by the two-child benefit limit policy, which is linked to increased child poverty.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Children in England living in almost Dickensian levels of poverty'

Children in England are experiencing Dickensian levels of poverty, leading to unsafe living conditions and normalized deprivation.
#welfare-policy
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Starmer delays tackling child poverty leaving tens of thousands on the brink

Labour's postponed child poverty strategy could worsen the situation for thousands as they navigate internal party pressures on welfare policies.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister says

Government's U-turn on welfare changes complicates spending decisions, with the two-child benefit cap still under consideration.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Food insecurity goes up in the summer among kids in Toronto. A new city program aims to help | CBC News

"We know that kids or some families who may be accessing food through a student nutrition program in their school, can't access those programs during the summer," Toronto's manager of the poverty reduction office, Bryony Halpin, told CBC. "So programs like CampTO Nutrition is trying to improve access to nutritious snacks for kids who are attending city summer camps and are not getting access to food programs in their school community at that time."
Toronto
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Britain's medieval' health inequality is devastating NHS, experts say

The NHS is facing a crisis reminiscent of medieval health inequality, with spending soaring due to rising child poverty and untreated illnesses in the poorest communities.
Public health
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Pension hikes of 12 still a 'target' even as ministers walk back tax cut promises

Despite tighter budget constraints, the government aims for a €12 weekly pension increase by Budget 2026, reflecting commitments despite potential income tax cuts being reconsidered.
UK politics
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#free-school-meals
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children

Free school meals in England will be extended to all children whose parents receive Universal Credit from September 2026.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children

Free school meals in England will be extended to all children whose parents receive Universal Credit from September 2026.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Experts back DfE's claim free school meals plan will lift 100,000 English children out of poverty but say only over time politics live

Child poverty became a key topic in political debate due to Kemi Badenoch's questioning of Labour's stance on the two-child benefit cap.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

TfL blocks Save the Children advert calling for end to two-child benefit limit

TfL bans Save The Children advert calling for the two-child limit on benefits to be scrapped, citing political advertising restrictions.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

These are not numbers they are people': what ex-communist Slovenia can teach the world about child poverty

Slovenia's effective child poverty reduction policies stem from economic equality and collective societal commitment to children's welfare.
#two-child-limit
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Mapped: Find your nearest baby bank

The Independent is committed to investigating critical issues affecting Americans, ensuring facts are separated from messaging, especially at a pivotal moment in US history.
Parenting
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Surge in parents turning to baby banks as UK's child poverty crisis laid bare

The rising demand for baby banks in the UK highlights increased child poverty and financial instability for families.
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

First minister calls for end to two-child benefit cap

Eluned Morgan urges the UK government to remove the two-child benefit cap to address rising child poverty in Wales.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Labour turns fire on Farage ahead of Reform UK leader's speech UK politics live

Focus on improving state education by reallocating funds from private school tax breaks.
The two-child benefit cap is still under government review.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on billionaire Britain: tax wealth fairly or face democratic unravelling | Editorial

Rising child poverty and increased billionaire wealth signal a troubling economic inequality in the UK.
The wealth distribution mechanisms favor the rich, creating a cycle of poverty for the majority.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Opinion: There's a simple solution to child poverty: Expand the child tax credit

The child tax credit (CTC) is an essential tool in reducing child poverty, showing dramatic success in its expanded form.
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: Pass the Working Families Tax Credit

The Working Families Tax Credit can significantly alleviate child poverty in New York City.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Swinney says Scotland will be only part of UK to tackle cost of living crisis

Swinney's announcement heralds a renewed commitment to tackling the cost of living crisis in Scotland, promising measures that set Scotland apart from the rest of the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Swinney pledges to tackle GP appointment 'lottery'

Swinney emphasized that the NHS will be central in his government's plans, highlighting the need to tackle GP appointment frustrations and increase health service capacity.
UK politics
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fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

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.
#benefit-cap
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Charities warn of record high child poverty if two-child benefit cap not scrapped

The two-child benefit cap exacerbates child poverty and charities urge its repeal to prevent historic levels of hardship.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Charities warn of record high child poverty if two-child benefit cap not scrapped

The two-child benefit cap exacerbates child poverty and charities urge its repeal to prevent historic levels of hardship.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

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

I want us to win. I want us to get it right. What frustrates me is when the evidence doesn't back up what is being presented.
UK politics
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4 months ago

City Council Supports State Financial Relief Bill

Now is a time, more than ever, that we must be ensuring no child is left to suffer in poverty. "New Yorkers are suffering from an affordability crisis...
Brooklyn
UK politics
fromwww.heraldscotland.com
4 months 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.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months 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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Starmer considering relaxing two-child benefit cap' amid warnings over child poverty

The UK government is considering exemptions to the two-child benefit cap amid rising pressure to address child poverty.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Parents of under-fives may be exempted from UK's two-child benefit limit

UK ministers are exploring options to ease child poverty linked to the two-child benefit limit, particularly for parents with young children.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

School breakfast clubs in England will be used to justify keeping the two-child benefits cap'

Government introduces free breakfast clubs to combat child poverty, but refuses to lift two-child benefit cap.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

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.
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