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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

#social-welfare

UK politics

Free school meal expansion in England will benefit fewer than claimed, IFS says

UK politics

Government delays publication of child poverty strategy

UK politics

First minister calls for end to two-child benefit cap

UK politics

'Two-tier' child benefit system being considered in October's Budget

UK politics

'Two-tier' child benefit system being considered but tax cuts unlikely in October's Budget

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UK politics

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

UK politics

Free school meal expansion in England will benefit fewer than claimed, IFS says

UK politics

Government delays publication of child poverty strategy

UK politics

First minister calls for end to two-child benefit cap

UK politics

'Two-tier' child benefit system being considered in October's Budget

UK politics

'Two-tier' child benefit system being considered but tax cuts unlikely in October's Budget

1 week ago

UK politics

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

UK politics

Labour MPs call for action on benefits after winter fuel U-turn

UK politics

Labour to review giving more pensioners winter fuel payments

UK politics

Ed Miliband says Reeves deserves credit' for winter fuel payment U-turn

UK politics

Labour MPs call for action on benefits after winter fuel U-turn

UK politics

Labour to review giving more pensioners winter fuel payments

UK politics

Ed Miliband says Reeves deserves credit' for winter fuel payment U-turn

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.

Online learning

Poorest children missing more school and further behind after Covid

UK politics

The Guardian view on child poverty: free school meals are a help, but not a panacea | Editorial

UK politics

Free school meals for more children in England is a positive thing, but there's a catch | Polly Toynbee

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.

Online learning

Poorest children missing more school and further behind after Covid

UK politics

The Guardian view on child poverty: free school meals are a help, but not a panacea | Editorial

UK politics

Free school meals for more children in England is a positive thing, but there's a catch | Polly Toynbee

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#welfare-policy

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

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

UK politics

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

8 months ago

UK news

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

5 months ago

Europe politics

We will not dictate to Scottish Labour - Rayner

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.

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.

UK politics

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

8 months ago

UK news

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

5 months ago

Europe politics

We will not dictate to Scottish Labour - Rayner

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London politics

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

UK news

Free school meals extended for all pupils of families on Universal Credit

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

London politics

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

UK news

Free school meals extended for all pupils of families on Universal Credit

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#government-policy

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.

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.

Social justice

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.

UK politics

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

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.

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.

Social justice

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.

fromwww.thetottenhamindependent.co.uk

UK politics

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

more#government-policy

London politics

London constituencies with the highest rates of child poverty revealed

The two-child limit significantly contributes to rising child poverty rates, particularly in London.

#baby-banks

UK politics

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

Parenting

Mapped: Find your nearest baby bank

UK politics

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

Parenting

Mapped: Find your nearest baby bank

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#labour-party

Starmer warned two-child benefit cap will push poverty to all-time high

Keir Starmer faces backlash over the two-child benefit cap linked to child poverty fears.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Starmer warned two-child benefit cap will push poverty to all-time high

Keir Starmer faces backlash over the two-child benefit cap linked to child poverty fears.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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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.

Minister gives strongest sign yet Labour could end two-child benefit limit

The Labour government aims to reduce child poverty by potentially ending the two-child benefit limit.

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.

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.

fromCity Limits

Opinion: Pass the Working Families Tax Credit

The Working Families Tax Credit can significantly alleviate child poverty in New York City.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

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.

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.

fromCity Limits

Opinion: Pass the Working Families Tax Credit

The Working Families Tax Credit can significantly alleviate child poverty in New York City.

more#economic-inequality

fromThe Mercury News

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.

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.

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

#affordability-crisis

fromwww.amny.com

NYC parents

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

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Brooklyn

City Council Supports State Financial Relief Bill

fromwww.amny.com

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.

fromBKReader

more#affordability-crisis

Brooklyn

City Council Supports State Financial Relief Bill

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.heraldscotland.com