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Toronto was the child poverty capital of Canada in 2022, new report says | CBC News

Toronto had the highest poverty rate among Canadian cities over 500,000 in 2022, with child poverty rising sharply to 25.3%.
Nine wards in Toronto reported child poverty rates of 30% or more.
#government-policy

Scrapping two-child benefit limit would still leave 100,000 young Britons in poverty'

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.

At least 10,000 children have fallen into poverty under Labour, analysis finds

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

Time is ticking for Labour to scrap the two-child limit and then make Britain a welcoming place for children again | Polly Toynbee

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

Poverty figures render UK government numbers too little and action very late

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

Families not getting enough help before crisis point, charities warn

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

Keir Starmer suffers first backbench rebellion as PM over two-child benefit cap

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

Scrapping two-child benefit limit would still leave 100,000 young Britons in poverty'

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.

At least 10,000 children have fallen into poverty under Labour, analysis finds

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

Time is ticking for Labour to scrap the two-child limit and then make Britain a welcoming place for children again | Polly Toynbee

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

Poverty figures render UK government numbers too little and action very late

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

Families not getting enough help before crisis point, charities warn

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

Keir Starmer suffers first backbench rebellion as PM over two-child benefit cap

Keir Starmer's government faced backbench rebellion over two-child benefit cap. Pressure grows to remove the policy impacting millions of children.
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'Desperate' parents taking baby formula risks - MP

The soaring cost of baby formula is driving parents to unsafe feeding methods, necessitating urgent pricing regulations according to MP Chris Webb.
#food-insecurity

Gordon Brown launches London's first multibank' amid UK child poverty fears

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.

Felix Project partners with The Caring Family Foundation to provide a million meals to Londoners in need

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

Half a million children face holiday hunger' if 1bn crisis fund is ditched

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

Gordon Brown launches London's first multibank' amid UK child poverty fears

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.

Felix Project partners with The Caring Family Foundation to provide a million meals to Londoners in need

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

Half a million children face holiday hunger' if 1bn crisis fund is ditched

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

Trump and Harris Both Like a Child Tax Credit, but With Different Aims

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

Trump and Harris both support a bigger child tax credit. But which families should get it?

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

Trump and Harris Both Like a Child Tax Credit, but With Different Aims

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

Trump and Harris both support a bigger child tax credit. But which families should get it?

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

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.

The UK's two-child benefit limit has rightly caused outrage. But another cruel policy needs urgent attention | Ruth Patrick

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

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.

The UK's two-child benefit limit has rightly caused outrage. But another cruel policy needs urgent attention | Ruth Patrick

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

Number of children in poverty with working parents rose by 1,300 a week over decade'

Rising child poverty in UK despite working parents.

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.

Number of children in poverty with working parents rose by 1,300 a week over decade'

Rising child poverty in UK despite working parents.

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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'When Love Takes Over': Singer Kelly Rowland partners with maternal aid non-profit to to support new mothers * Brooklyn Paper

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

Greens square up for fight with Coalition partners to keep 560 'baby boost' in Budget 2025

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

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.

Greens square up for fight with Coalition partners to keep 560 'baby boost' in Budget 2025

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

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.
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Women in UK will be worse off than in 2010 unless public spending rises'

Rachel Reeves must increase public spending in the next budget to support women affected by austerity and declining living standards.
#social-welfare

Scotland's struggle to tackle poverty while cutting services

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

Lib Dems to call for free school meals for all children in poverty

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

Scotland's struggle to tackle poverty while cutting services

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

Lib Dems to call for free school meals for all children in poverty

The Liberal Democrats are advocating for free school meals for an additional 900,000 children living in poverty in Britain.
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If You Want to See Poverty, Visit This Part of America

Child poverty rate has dramatically increased from 5.2% to 12.4%, exacerbating struggles amid economic challenges.

Taoiseach Simon Harris suggests electricity credits on the way in the Budget

The government is prioritizing support for working families and businesses in the upcoming Budget 2025, with a focus on reducing costs and improving living conditions.
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The pressing problem of child poverty and poor health

Child poverty significantly impacts children's health, and addressing it is crucial for future societal well-being.
The next U.S. administration faces the challenge of high child poverty rates, affecting long-term health and economic stability.

Nearly a million more children fell into poverty last year. Both presidential campaigns want to give parents money to fix that.

Child poverty in the U.S. increased by 979,000 from 2022 to 2023, signaling urgent attention needed for the upcoming presidential campaigns.
#material-deprivation

Calls for increased supports as ESRI report reveals one in five children living in poverty

One in five children are suffering from material deprivation, with almost a quarter million experiencing poverty, highlighting the need for increased child benefits.

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.

Calls for increased supports as ESRI report reveals one in five children living in poverty

One in five children are suffering from material deprivation, with almost a quarter million experiencing poverty, highlighting the need for increased child benefits.

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.
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John Swinney accused of having no vision' after revealing priorities for Scotland

The Scottish government is accused of lacking vision and strategy amid significant budget cuts and impending elections.
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Scrapping two-child benefit limit would still leave 100,000 young Britons in poverty'

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.
#labour-party

Pressure grows on Rachel Reeves to end two-child benefit cap in next budget

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

Labour wants to create opportunities for all. Can its education pledges narrow the divide?

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

Keir Starmer under fresh pressure to lift two-child benefit cap in October

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

Which benefits are available to vulnerable people under Labour?

Rising energy prices and benefit cuts will harshly impact vulnerable people this winter, prompting calls for urgent welfare reforms.

Pressure grows on Rachel Reeves to end two-child benefit cap in next budget

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

Labour wants to create opportunities for all. Can its education pledges narrow the divide?

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

Keir Starmer under fresh pressure to lift two-child benefit cap in October

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

Which benefits are available to vulnerable people under Labour?

Rising energy prices and benefit cuts will harshly impact vulnerable people this winter, prompting calls for urgent welfare reforms.
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Maryland Governor Talks to Miniature Gretchen Whitmer Doll in Bizarre Video

Gov. Whitmer posted a video of Gov. Moore talking to a doll about child poverty, provoking viral reactions and criticism from Republicans.
#free-school-meals

Overhaul UK benefits to tackle child poverty, charities urge

Ministers urged reforming benefits to address child poverty's impact on mental health.

Children unable to get free school meals are so hungry they are eating rubbers'

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.

Overhaul UK benefits to tackle child poverty, charities urge

Ministers urged reforming benefits to address child poverty's impact on mental health.

Children unable to get free school meals are so hungry they are eating rubbers'

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.
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#mps

MPs to vote on two-child benefit cap

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

Sadiq Khan: Government must scrap two child benefit cap 'as soon as it can'

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

MPs to vote on two-child benefit cap

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

Sadiq Khan: Government must scrap two child benefit cap 'as soon as it can'

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

Childcare provision makes us really angry - parents

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

Gordon Brown launches multibank' for London amid rising child poverty

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.

Childcare provision makes us really angry - parents

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

Gordon Brown launches multibank' for London amid rising child poverty

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.
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State Comptroller outlines disturbing increases in child poverty

Child poverty rates in New York are alarming, with 1 in 5 children living in poverty, highlighting the urgent need for federal policy changes.

Nearly fifth of UK in absolute poverty at height of cost of living crisis

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.
#uk

Number of children in poverty hits 20-year high, damning figures show

Child poverty in the UK is at a record high with 4.3 million affected, surpassing previous levels.
Calls for urgent government action to reduce child poverty and address income inequality.

DWP benefits recipients face payments cut in April everything you need to know

The 6.7% raise in benefits announced in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement will not apply to households affected by the benefit cap.
The Child Poverty Action Group warns that the increase in benefits will push more people beyond the cap's threshold.

Number of children in poverty hits 20-year high, damning figures show

Child poverty in the UK is at a record high with 4.3 million affected, surpassing previous levels.
Calls for urgent government action to reduce child poverty and address income inequality.

DWP benefits recipients face payments cut in April everything you need to know

The 6.7% raise in benefits announced in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement will not apply to households affected by the benefit cap.
The Child Poverty Action Group warns that the increase in benefits will push more people beyond the cap's threshold.
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#labour-government

After 14 years of Tory cruelty, here are three ways Labour could use the benefits system to bring about good | Frances Ryan

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.

Pressure growing to scrap two-child benefit limit

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

After 14 years of Tory cruelty, here are three ways Labour could use the benefits system to bring about good | Frances Ryan

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.

Pressure growing to scrap two-child benefit limit

Growing calls to scrap two-child benefit limit in the King's Speech, faced by government despite affordability concerns.
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Program to provide cash for pregnant women in Flint, Michigan, and families with newborns

A program called Rx Kids is aiming to help families and infants in Flint, Michigan, by providing financial support during pregnancy and the first year after birth.
Enrollment for the program has opened and it has no restrictions on income, giving parents the freedom to make their own decisions based on their family's needs.
Rx Kids is supported by various foundations, funds, and the state of Michigan, with a total estimated cost of $55 million over five years, of which $43 million has already been raised.

Slovenia is showing Europe how to tackle child poverty

Slovenia tops UNICEF's report on child poverty in EU/OECD countries.
Countries such as the UK, Spain, and France rank near the bottom.

Nearly a million UK children sleep without beds as charity launches national appeal

Nearly 1 million children in the UK do not have a proper bed, impacting their education and mental wellbeing.
Zarach, a charity founded in 2017, aims to end bed poverty by providing beds to vulnerable children.

Europes wealthiest countries have high child poverty rates

The United Kingdom ranks poorly in fighting child poverty, along with Spain and Luxembourg.
Countries like Poland and Slovenia are performing better in addressing child poverty.

Kite Factory on raising funds for Action for Children

Action for Children partnered with The Kite Factory and Killer Creative to raise £1 million during their Christmas 2022 fundraising campaign.
The campaign aimed to raise awareness about child poverty during the Christmas season and encourage donations.

Children From Low Income Families Still Suffering From Pandemic Economic Disparity, Report Says

The social and economic disparities for city children in New York have worsened since the pandemic, despite overall economic improvement.
#uk-politics

Tories and Labour pressed on two-child benefit cap

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

The Guardian view on social security: Labour must face the harm caused by benefit cuts | Editorial

State benefit limits exacerbate UK child poverty.

Tories and Labour pressed on two-child benefit cap

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

The Guardian view on social security: Labour must face the harm caused by benefit cuts | Editorial

State benefit limits exacerbate UK child poverty.
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