child poverty
Children in poverty 70% more likely to develop asthma for life
Children in poverty 70% more likely to develop asthma for life
Living in low-income, overcrowded households has a greater impact on persistent asthma among children than any other factor, researchers said.
UK poverty: the facts, figures and effects
UK poverty: the facts, figures and effects
The Covid-19 crisis has driven disadvantaged households further into poverty. These are the facts you need to know
Which children’s charities are fighting poverty in the UK?
Which children’s charities are fighting poverty in the UK?
Child poverty is on the rise in the UK, but there are some organisations looking to make a difference. Here’s what you need to know.
Death of the high street: Why can’t Dover afford a Big Issue seller?
Death of the high street: Why can’t Dover afford a Big Issue seller?
Work or child care? The summer holiday struggle facing parents
Work or child care? The summer holiday struggle facing parents
Fixing free school meals won’t end child poverty, but it’s a start
Fixing free school meals won’t end child poverty, but it’s a start
Put free school breakfasts in the Budget, urges charity
Put free school breakfasts in the Budget, urges charity
Children’s Commissioner accuses Government of ‘bias’ against young
Children’s Commissioner accuses Government of ‘bias’ against young
Pandemic poverty puts children at risk of gang exploitation
Pandemic poverty puts children at risk of gang exploitation
We can’t risk digital poverty locking children out of education
We can’t risk digital poverty locking children out of education
Comedian Mark Watson is planning a ‘Kitmas’ for kids in poverty
Comedian Mark Watson is planning a ‘Kitmas’ for kids in poverty
This 8-year-old boy organised a Christmas toy appeal for children in need
This 8-year-old boy organised a Christmas toy appeal for children in need
Covid-19’s economic storm ‘blowing Scottish child poverty targets off course’
Covid-19’s economic storm ‘blowing Scottish child poverty targets off course’
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New C4 doc: meet the children living in poverty that the PM cannot deny
New C4 doc: meet the children living in poverty that the PM cannot deny
Children with working parents growing up in poverty rises 800,000 since 2010
Children with working parents growing up in poverty rises 800,000 since 2010
Poverty is driving a spike in infant mortality across England
Poverty is driving a spike in infant mortality across England
Homeless children are being housed in office blocks and shipping containers
Homeless children are being housed in office blocks and shipping containers
Free book subscriptions could make ‘profound’ difference to kids in poverty
Free book subscriptions could make ‘profound’ difference to kids in poverty
Low income families in Scotland to get £10 extra a week per child
Low income families in Scotland to get £10 extra a week per child
Two-child limit puts children in poverty and pushes women into abortions
Two-child limit puts children in poverty and pushes women into abortions
London child activists launch anti-poverty manifesto
London child activists launch anti-poverty manifesto
Child poverty has risen by 500,000 in the last five years
Child poverty has risen by 500,000 in the last five years
Almost 123,000 children were homeless over the summer holidays
