Child Poverty Strategy
Nearly two children in every classroom relying on food banks: ‘A national emergency’

Nearly two children in every classroom relying on food banks: ‘A national emergency’
Child poverty levels are down slightly on previous years, but there are still millions of children facing hardship and many are forced to rely on food banks, new government figures show
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.
Why are four million children still going hungry in the UK in 2026?

Why are four million children still going hungry in the UK in 2026?
The figures are shocking, but no longer surprising. How do we fix it?
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
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’
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’
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
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
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
Parents helped with cost of baby formula as first details of child poverty strategy revealed

Parents helped with cost of baby formula as first details of child poverty strategy revealed
Scottish minister remains ‘concerned’ Labour’s child poverty strategy will lack impact

Scottish minister remains ‘concerned’ Labour’s child poverty strategy will lack impact
After growing up in poverty, I know the anger 4.5 million children must feel

After growing up in poverty, I know the anger 4.5 million children must feel
How many children would be lifted out of poverty if the two-child limit was scrapped where you live?

How many children would be lifted out of poverty if the two-child limit was scrapped where you live?
‘I’d be stuck without it’: Inside the vital family hubs helping parents as child poverty crisis worsens

‘I’d be stuck without it’: Inside the vital family hubs helping parents as child poverty crisis worsens
Westminster must set ambitious, measurable targets to reduce child poverty

Westminster must set ambitious, measurable targets to reduce child poverty
Big Issue leads call for the government to set targets to end child poverty in upcoming strategy

Big Issue leads call for the government to set targets to end child poverty in upcoming strategy
Labour rejects Big Issue founder’s bid to set legally binding child poverty reduction targets

Labour rejects Big Issue founder’s bid to set legally binding child poverty reduction targets
End two-child limit on benefits to lift 600,000 kids out of poverty, Labour told: ‘We’re in a crisis’

End two-child limit on benefits to lift 600,000 kids out of poverty, Labour told: ‘We’re in a crisis’
Labour must ‘immediately’ scrap two-child benefit cap if it wants to end child poverty, charities say
