The Independent continues to cover substantial issues from reproductive rights to climate change. A major recent development is the government's policy expansion allowing all children on universal credit to receive free school meals starting in 2026. This change aims to alleviate poverty by supporting an estimated additional 100,000 children. The initiative arose from public advocacy, notably The Independent's Feed the Future campaign, highlighting the significance of accessible news reporting in addressing vital social issues and the impact of community support.
The Department for Education claimed that the expansion will lift 100,000 children across England out of poverty effective from the start of the 2026 school year.
An extra half a million children will benefit from a free meal every school day as the government announced a major expansion of its free school meals policy.
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