Child poverty
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
Here are all of the places where kids can eat for free and cheap over the Christmas holidays, as families face tighter budgets in the school break
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
‘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?
The government has announced a new Child Protection Authority to tackle child abuse and exploitation, but campaigners warn the reforms are long overdue
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’
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
What could – and should – be in Labour’s long-awaited child poverty strategy?

What could – and should – be in Labour’s long-awaited child poverty strategy?
What lessons do Sadiq Khan’s free school meals have for Labour as two-child benefit cap ends?

What lessons do Sadiq Khan’s free school meals have for Labour as two-child benefit cap ends?
‘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
Letters: How can an investment bank see the consequences of cutting benefits as a good thing?

Letters: How can an investment bank see the consequences of cutting benefits as a good thing?
What does the end to the two-child limit on benefits mean for you?

What does the end to the two-child limit on benefits mean for you?
Two-child benefit cap axed and wage hikes: What Rachel Reeves’ autumn budget means for your money

Two-child benefit cap axed and wage hikes: What Rachel Reeves’ autumn budget means for your money
‘Landmark moment’: Rachel Reeves scraps two-child limit to lift 350,000 kids out of poverty

‘Landmark moment’: Rachel Reeves scraps two-child limit to lift 350,000 kids out of poverty
Scottish minister remains ‘concerned’ Labour’s child poverty strategy will lack impact

Scottish minister remains ‘concerned’ Labour’s child poverty strategy will lack impact
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
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

