Opinion
Labour's child poverty strategy is a real step forward, but it can't be the last word
Labour's child poverty strategy is a real step forward, but it can't be the last word
Scott Compton, senior policy advisor at Action for Children, says the Labour government's child poverty strategy can only be the start of long-term plans to tackle child poverty
Labour's £9.1bn inheritance tax raid is a missed opportunity to break the cycle of deprivation
Labour's £9.1bn inheritance tax raid is a missed opportunity to break the cycle of deprivation
Every child deserves the chance to dream, learn and play – without poverty holding them back
Every child deserves the chance to dream, learn and play – without poverty holding them back
Scrapping the two-child limit was just the start. The child poverty strategy has to go further
Scrapping the two-child limit was just the start. The child poverty strategy has to go further
How scrapping the two-child benefit cap could stop divorcing families sliding into poverty
How scrapping the two-child benefit cap could stop divorcing families sliding into poverty
'Benefits Street' is a devastatingly low blow for children living in poverty in the UK
'Benefits Street' is a devastatingly low blow for children living in poverty in the UK
Reeves' budget offers positive steps for those struggling with debts – but there's still a way to go
Reeves' budget offers positive steps for those struggling with debts – but there's still a way to go
Reeves' budget does nothing for families with disabled children like mine. I dread the future
Reeves' budget does nothing for families with disabled children like mine. I dread the future
Want a reason to be cheerful? Across Europe there are people trying to do the same thing as Big Issue
Want a reason to be cheerful? Across Europe there are people trying to do the same thing as Big Issue
Scotland's social security system treated me better as a disabled person. DWP must take notes
Scotland's social security system treated me better as a disabled person. DWP must take notes
Millions of Brits are struggling with council tax debt. The autumn budget must bring reforms
Millions of Brits are struggling with council tax debt. The autumn budget must bring reforms
Families have hope for the first time this budget. Anything other than bold moves will let them down
Families have hope for the first time this budget. Anything other than bold moves will let them down
Britain's cruel war on single mums must end. It's time to scrap the two-child limit and benefit cap
Britain's cruel war on single mums must end. It's time to scrap the two-child limit and benefit cap
The two-child benefit cap inflicts suffering on the UK's children. Labour must scrap it
The two-child benefit cap inflicts suffering on the UK's children. Labour must scrap it
I'm a working mum earning a decent salary – but the two-child limit on benefits hits my family too
I'm a working mum earning a decent salary – but the two-child limit on benefits hits my family too
What we have learned after 15 years of universal credit – and what must change
What we have learned after 15 years of universal credit – and what must change
Universal credit flaws are driving people to food banks. It's time it covered the essentials
Universal credit flaws are driving people to food banks. It's time it covered the essentials
15 years on, it's time we made universal credit the game changer it can be
15 years on, it's time we made universal credit the game changer it can be
Benefit cap puts single mothers like me at risk of homelessness and destitution
Benefit cap puts single mothers like me at risk of homelessness and destitution
As a child in poverty, the institutional food I was served saved my life. Today's kids need the same
As a child in poverty, the institutional food I was served saved my life. Today's kids need the same
Politics needs someone tough to sort out the mess. Louise Casey is just the person for the job
Politics needs someone tough to sort out the mess. Louise Casey is just the person for the job
We cannot continue letting billionaires keep the world's money while the poorest suffer
We cannot continue letting billionaires keep the world's money while the poorest suffer
Oxford university lecturers are turning to food banks. The scandal is that it's no longer shocking
Oxford university lecturers are turning to food banks. The scandal is that it's no longer shocking
The number of homeless deaths is an entirely preventable tragedy. What are we doing?
The number of homeless deaths is an entirely preventable tragedy. What are we doing?
Taxing wealth in the budget could score the chancellor a triple win
