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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Charities and stars call on UK government to set child poverty reduction targets

It's crucial the government gets the child poverty strategy right. This is a landmark opportunity to set a truly transformative agenda for long-term change, but in an increasingly challenging economic climate there is every reason to worry warm words will not translate into tangible progress. Targets will provide much-needed benchmarks to track progress and keep driving action forward. The government's reticence so far has left us worried they're looking to dodge this vital layer of scrutiny.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Stop blaming migrants and tackle UK's real problems, 100 charities tell home secretary

More than 100 charities urge the home secretary to stop scapegoating migrants and instead address housing, climate, NHS and structural inequalities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Ministers to enshrine UK charities' right to peaceful protest in new covenant'

The government will enshrine the right to engage in political activity and peaceful protest through a new agreement with charities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Benefit cuts will hit severely disabled people despite ministers' claims, say charities

Planned cuts to universal credit will negatively impact severely disabled individuals despite government assurances of protection.
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fromBoston.com
10 months ago

How to help those impacted by the Texas floods

Flash floods in Texas resulted in at least 82 fatalities and extensive recovery operations, including ongoing searches for missing camp girls.
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