#child-poverty

#child-poverty

Nearly 1 million UK children face poverty risks due to rising rents and insufficient housing support.

Scrapping the two-child limit could significantly reduce child poverty rates in the UK.

Child poverty is projected to rise across most of the UK, with Scotland being the only exception, due to its supportive child benefit policies.

The Irish government prioritizes financial support for hospitality over addressing child poverty.

Government parties are hesitant to approve a quadruple child benefit payment due to affordability concerns and prioritization of child poverty.

Carefully managed working from home arrangements can benefit both parties, but excessive reliance can have negative consequences.

The UK government supports Scottish Labour's autonomy on welfare issues while sharing a common goal of reducing poverty.

Nearly 250,000 children in Ireland are facing material deprivation, indicating a significant rise in child poverty.

Over one in three UK children are now living in poverty, highlighting the severity of the cost of living crisis.

Tower Hamlets council plans to offer a universal school uniform payment of up to £150 for families earning under £50,350.

UK's poorest families hit hardest by cost of living crisis, with 300,000 more children in poverty.

12 million people in absolute poverty, including 3.6 million children, during peak of cost of living crisis.

Pressure mounts on Rachel Reeves to end the two-child benefit limit amid concerns over child poverty.

Labour poised to win historic election victory on 4th July.

Keir Starmer faces pressure to abolish the two child benefit cap amidst growing criticism and SNP's commitment to eradicating child poverty in Scotland.

Keir Starmer's government faced backbench rebellion over two-child benefit cap. Pressure grows to remove the policy impacting millions of children.

Labour must enhance support for working parents to effectively reduce child poverty, addressing childcare and commuting challenges.

Labour faces pressure to eliminate the two-child benefit cap to reduce child poverty ahead of the upcoming budget.

Over 18 million children were born into hunger in 2024, highlighting the stark contrast between their plight and billionaires' wealth.

Children in England are going hungry and pretending to eat out of empty lunchboxes due to ineligibility for free school meals, prompting concerns and calls for broader eligibility criteria.

The NYC Council launched a $1.5 million guaranteed income program for expectant mothers to combat homelessness and child poverty.

New York City has a severe child poverty crisis, impacting long-term education and financial stability.

Direct cash assistance program launched for pregnant, homeless women aims to improve maternal health and reduce child poverty.

Kelly Rowland participates in distributing essential maternal and newborn supplies to combat child poverty and improve mental health among new mothers.

The launch of Felix's Multibank in London marks the latest effort to address poverty by providing essential items through a network of multibanks supported by prominent figures.

An additional 700,000 meals will be shared by 2025 to fight food insecurity and child poverty in London.

The future of the £1 billion local welfare crisis fund is critical to prevent hunger for over half a million children during school holidays.

Sarah, Duchess of York, engaged students at Surrey Square Primary School with her children's book to support fighting child poverty and food insecurity.

Scotland plans to abolish the two-child benefit cap to reduce child poverty significantly.

The benefit cap severely impacts families, leaving many children in deep poverty and unable to participate in essential childhood activities.

The Scottish government is accused of lacking vision and strategy amid significant budget cuts and impending elections.

Robison faces significant pressure to reform public services due to sustainability concerns in NHS, education, and local authorities funding demands.

Harris and Trump have starkly different approaches to the child tax credit, focusing on different families' needs and views on fairness.

The child tax credit remains central to discussions on reducing poverty among children and families in the U.S.

Future expansions of the child tax credit are unlikely despite significant proposals during the election cycle.

The two-child limit and benefit cap need reform to effectively reduce child poverty.

Tens of thousands of children remain at risk due to the benefit cap.

The two-child benefit cap has led to an increase in child poverty since Keir Starmer's leadership.

Removal of the two-child benefit cap could significantly reduce child poverty and is a cost-effective solution for the government.

The number of children in residential care has more than doubled due to a lack of early intervention services and rising child poverty.

Introducing a child lock on benefits could significantly reduce child poverty rates, similar to the pensions triple lock.

Urgent call for extending free breakfast clubs to pupils in special schools and alternative provision as part of a broader education policy.

Rising child poverty in UK despite working parents.

UK society has normalized inaction on inequality, leading to deteriorating living and sharing conditions, especially among children.

The Scottish government's efforts to eradicate child poverty face significant challenges due to announced spending cuts and budgetary pressures.

The Liberal Democrats are advocating for free school meals for an additional 900,000 children living in poverty in Britain.

MPs to vote on scrapping two-child benefit cap amid increasing pressure on government.

MPs voted on SNP amendment about child poverty policy. Khan supports review for child poverty alleviation and calls for policy change.

Low childcare availability linked to income levels and poverty in London.

Gordon Brown is launching London's first multibank, Felix's Multibank, to tackle rising child poverty, providing non-perishable goods sourced from the food industry.

Britain's safety net has been shredded, leading to poverty and sickness.

Utilizing the benefits system can bring about positive change by addressing poverty and hardship.

Growing calls to scrap two-child benefit limit in the King's Speech, faced by government despite affordability concerns.

Plaid Cymru and Welsh Liberal Democrat leaders urge scrapping two-child welfare benefit limit in UK, calling it a policy making families poorer.

State benefit limits exacerbate UK child poverty.