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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days 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.theguardian.com
6 days 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days 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.theguardian.com
6 days 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.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days 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.
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#economic-inequality
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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days 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.
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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days 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.
more#economic-inequality
NYC parents
fromThe Mercury News
6 days 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.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 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
1 month 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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 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
1 month 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.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

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.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks 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
#affordability-crisis
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 month 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.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.independent.co.uk
1 month 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.theguardian.com
3 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.independent.co.uk
1 month 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.
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Online learning
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Poorest children missing more school and further behind after Covid

Poor children are missing more school and falling further behind their peers, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
UK politics
fromwww.heraldscotland.com
2 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.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

We will not dictate to Scottish Labour - Rayner

Angela Rayner emphasized that devolution allows Scottish Labour to adopt different welfare policies, affirming that both the Scottish party and Westminster share the fundamental goal of reducing poverty.
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