#child-poverty

#child-poverty

A London charity that runs a uniform swap, foodbank and shop became a barbershop for the first time. The Romford hub of S.M.I.L.E. London and Essex invited children from deprived backgrounds to have free haircuts so they feel confident when they return to school. The charity says it provides support to families facing poverty, homelessness and hardship across London and Essex.

Reeves said: I got into politics to help children facing the toughest challenges. This fund will give hundreds of thousands of children, young people and their families a better chance. For too long, these children have been overlooked.

The latest NHS data show that mental health problems among adults are at record levels, with people in the most deprived areas hardest hit.

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.

Despite tighter budget constraints, the government aims for a €12 weekly pension increase by Budget 2026, reflecting commitments despite potential income tax cuts being reconsidered.

Ellen Wilkinson’s introduction of free school meals in 1946 laid foundational principles that remain relevant today in tackling child poverty in England.

Swinney's announcement heralds a renewed commitment to tackling the cost of living crisis in Scotland, promising measures that set Scotland apart from the rest of the UK.

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.