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Child poverty
Stigma of poverty is a 'wicked social problem', report warns – but it doesn't have to be this way
Stigma of poverty is a 'wicked social problem', report warns – but it doesn't have to be this way
“We demand an end to poverty”: Big Issue Group lay out policy calls to political leaders ahead of General Election
“We demand an end to poverty”: Big Issue Group lay out policy calls to political leaders ahead of General Election
Big Issue founder John Bird leads Lords in debate on child poverty
Big Issue founder John Bird leads Lords in debate on child poverty
DWP shamed over 'cruel' two-child benefit cap as millions trapped in poverty: 'Scrap this sibling tax'
DWP shamed over 'cruel' two-child benefit cap as millions trapped in poverty: 'Scrap this sibling tax'
'A national scandal': Shocking number of kids living in dangerously mouldy homes, social workers say
'A national scandal': Shocking number of kids living in dangerously mouldy homes, social workers say
Parents can now get 15 hours free childcare for two-year-olds. Here's how
Parents can now get 15 hours free childcare for two-year-olds. Here's how
I'm a single mum living in poverty. Worrying about how it affects my children keeps me up at night
I'm a single mum living in poverty. Worrying about how it affects my children keeps me up at night
The remarkable ways a Yorkshire children's charity is fighting hidden poverty and rural destitution
The remarkable ways a Yorkshire children's charity is fighting hidden poverty and rural destitution
Two-child limit on benefits is cruel and unfair. Politicians must rethink ahead of general election
Two-child limit on benefits is cruel and unfair. Politicians must rethink ahead of general election
More than 700,000 children plunged into poverty since Tories came to power: 'We're going backwards'
More than 700,000 children plunged into poverty since Tories came to power: 'We're going backwards'
How baby banks are fighting child poverty and empowering mums in the cost of living crisis
How baby banks are fighting child poverty and empowering mums in the cost of living crisis
Beats Bus: How a Hull group is using hip-hop to fight poverty and protect young people from gangs
Beats Bus: How a Hull group is using hip-hop to fight poverty and protect young people from gangs
Children forced to sleep on floors as parents skip meals due to cost of living – something has to give
Children forced to sleep on floors as parents skip meals due to cost of living – something has to give
UK is 'failing' children as death rates rise, poverty surges and health declines at 'alarming' rate
UK is 'failing' children as death rates rise, poverty surges and health declines at 'alarming' rate
Mum fears telling DWP she's pregnant due to 'cruel' two-child benefit cap: 'Bills are just too much'
Mum fears telling DWP she's pregnant due to 'cruel' two-child benefit cap: 'Bills are just too much'
How UK's two-child benefit cap is trapping kids in poverty and pushing families to 'breaking point'
How UK's two-child benefit cap is trapping kids in poverty and pushing families to 'breaking point'
30 hours free childcare: Who is eligible and how do I apply in 2024?
30 hours free childcare: Who is eligible and how do I apply in 2024?
How to get help with childcare if you are on universal credit
How to get help with childcare if you are on universal credit
'This is the reality': Children in care being forced to move at Christmas to save councils money
'This is the reality': Children in care being forced to move at Christmas to save councils money
'Poverty is killing children': How homeless families are fighting to survive this Christmas
