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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago
UK politics

Revealed: How much parents are paying on average each year to send child to school

The cost of sending children to UK schools has significantly increased since 2022, impacting family budgets.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago
UK politics

Revealed: How much parents are paying on average each year to send child to school

The cost of sending children to UK schools has significantly increased since 2022, impacting family budgets.
more#government-policy
#working-families-tax-credit
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week 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.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week 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.
more#working-families-tax-credit
#cost-of-living
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
UK politics

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

Scotland promises unique measures to address the cost of living crisis, setting it apart as the UK's most supportive region for low-income residents.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
UK politics

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

Scotland promises unique measures to address the cost of living crisis, setting it apart as the UK's most supportive region for low-income residents.
more#cost-of-living
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago
UK politics

Swinney pledges to tackle GP appointment 'lottery'

The NHS will be prioritized in Scottish legislative plans to improve health service capacity before the next Holyrood election.
#labour-party
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

Scrapping two child benefit cap could lift 600,000 children out of poverty

The removal of the two-child benefit cap could significantly reduce child poverty in the UK.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Rebel Labour MPs double down on opposition to welfare cuts: Whole policy is wrong'

The Independent emphasizes unbiased journalism without paywalls to foster inclusivity and transparency in reporting critical issues.
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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Rebel Labour MPs double down on opposition to welfare cuts: Whole policy is wrong'

The Independent emphasizes unbiased journalism without paywalls to foster inclusivity and transparency in reporting critical issues.
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#benefit-cap
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks 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.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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks 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.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.
more#benefit-cap
#welfare-policy
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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
7 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
8 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
1 month 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
7 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
8 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
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.
#government
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.
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
5 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
5 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
6 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.
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