Child poverty
Our kid-friendly version of the child poverty strategy teaches all children empathy and compassion
Our kid-friendly version of the child poverty strategy teaches all children empathy and compassion
The government has published a child-friendly version of its poverty strategy. Education Secretary of State Bridget Phillipson explains why.
Mayors urged to follow Andy Burnham in giving free bus passes to kids in temporary accommodation
Mayors urged to follow Andy Burnham in giving free bus passes to kids in temporary accommodation
'Poverty destroys us': Big Issue founder John Bird urges Labour to set targets to end child poverty
'Poverty destroys us': Big Issue founder John Bird urges Labour to set targets to end child poverty
More than four million children set to be in poverty by 2029 despite Labour two-child limit U-turn
More than four million children set to be in poverty by 2029 despite Labour two-child limit U-turn
They warned free school meals would hurt school budgets. Something much more interesting happened
They warned free school meals would hurt school budgets. Something much more interesting happened
How family hubs are helping families in poverty when they need it most: 'Money is never enough'
How family hubs are helping families in poverty when they need it most: 'Money is never enough'
HMRC mistakenly strips 17,000 parents of their child benefit: 'The impact of these errors is brutal'
HMRC mistakenly strips 17,000 parents of their child benefit: 'The impact of these errors is brutal'
Millions of Brits have no savings to fall back on in a crisis. Will a new £1bn government scheme help?
Millions of Brits have no savings to fall back on in a crisis. Will a new £1bn government scheme help?
Big Issue founder renews calls for child poverty targets: 'I am gifting the government a chance'
Big Issue founder renews calls for child poverty targets: 'I am gifting the government a chance'
The dehumanising narratives around benefits need to stop in 2026 – for all our sakes
The dehumanising narratives around benefits need to stop in 2026 – for all our sakes
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson: 'A child's background won't determine their future'
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson: 'A child's background won't determine their future'
27 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the Christmas holiday
27 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the Christmas holiday
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
'Long overdue': New Child Protection Authority announced – but will it stop grooming gangs?
'Long overdue': New Child Protection Authority announced – but will it stop grooming gangs?
Minister pressed on universal credit and child poverty targets as Labour reveals youth strategy
Minister pressed on universal credit and child poverty targets as Labour reveals youth strategy
We're Going on a Bear Hunt author Michael Rosen: 'Life is harder for kids now than it was in 1989'
We're Going on a Bear Hunt author Michael Rosen: 'Life is harder for kids now than it was in 1989'
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
'I’m praying': From hope to fear, here’s how parents feel about the new child poverty strategy
'I’m praying': From hope to fear, here’s how parents feel about the new child poverty strategy
Everything you need to know about Labour's child poverty strategy
Everything you need to know about Labour's child poverty strategy
Labour’s child poverty strategy under fire over 'deeply concerning' lack of legal targets
Labour’s child poverty strategy under fire over 'deeply concerning' lack of legal targets
GPs and teachers to be told when kids become homeless as part of Labour's child poverty strategy
GPs and teachers to be told when kids become homeless as part of Labour's child poverty strategy
Half a million kids to be lifted out of poverty with Labour's new strategy: 'This is a moral mission'
Half a million kids to be lifted out of poverty with Labour's new strategy: 'This is a moral mission'
Homelessness minister Alison McGovern: 'Labour will stop homeless kids growing up in B&Bs'
Homelessness minister Alison McGovern: 'Labour will stop homeless kids growing up in B&Bs'
Parents helped with cost of baby formula as first details of child poverty strategy revealed
