Families

There's a blind spot with the SEND reforms which could push more families into poverty
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Lisa Mainwaring

There's a blind spot with the SEND reforms which could push more families into poverty

Special educational needs and difficulties (SEND) are more prevalent among families with adopted children. Lisa Mainwaring, a journalist and adopter, calls for more support
Millions of Brits have no savings to fall back on in a crisis. Will a new £1bn government scheme help?
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Cost of living

Millions of Brits have no savings to fall back on in a crisis. Will a new £1bn government scheme help?

Alastair Campbell: 'Young people need more than bursts of support to build their trust'
Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell: 'Young people need more than bursts of support to build their trust'

How scrapping the two-child benefit cap could stop divorcing families sliding into poverty
Kate Daly

How scrapping the two-child benefit cap could stop divorcing families sliding into poverty

This premature baby clothes business is helping newborns and parents one joyful baby vest at a time
Health

This premature baby clothes business is helping newborns and parents one joyful baby vest at a time

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