Child poverty

Austerity Has Come At The Cost Of Investing In The UK's Most Precious Resource – Its Children

Ending child poverty is not just desirable, it is entirely achievable – but only if politicians like Theresa May deliver on their promises
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While We Spend More Time Arguing Over Brexit, Child Poverty Soars

If the government doesn’t act now the situation will only further deteriorate and will have detrimental affects for the future generation in the years to come
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Don't Be Fooled By The Tories' Damascene Moment On Universal Credit

Amber Rudd’s changes to Universal Credit will look increasingly like window dressing
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370,000 More Families Hit By 'Stealth' Tory Child Benefit Cuts

A surge of 36% over past six years means 1.4 million households now affected
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'We Are Buying Them Coats On A Scale Never Seen Before': Teachers Share 'Dickensian' Instances Of Child Poverty

Holiday hunger and lack of winter clothes more apparent than three years ago.
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Universal Credit Must Be Halted Until We Can Guarantee Children In Poverty Will Not Be Impacted

Four million children in the UK are now growing up in poverty – and families with kids are the biggest losers under Universal Credit
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We’ve Won Concessions On Universal Credit, But Austerity Is Still A Hard Reality For Millions Of Single Parents

Single parents are starting to be heard but the Budget announcements are unlikely to reverse the tide towards rising levels of child poverty
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George Osborne Ignored Child Poverty Warnings When Extending Pay Cap Policy

Official documents reveal he was told about the possible effects.
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Britain’s Poorest Trapped In Downward Spiral As Infant Mortality Rises, Equalities Watchdog Finds

Welfare reforms impact the most vulnerable, new report says.
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Nearly 1 In 10 School Staff Are Bringing In Food, Tampons And Pens For Children In Need

And are having to help brush pupil's teeth.
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