Children
What is the two-child benefit limit and how does it impact families?

What is the two-child benefit limit and how does it impact families?
The two-child benefit cap is a controversial policy which was introduced by the Conservatives. Here’s everything you need to know about the policy – including who it impacts and how it works
Number of homeless children in England hits yet another record high: ‘When will this end?’

Number of homeless children in England hits yet another record high: ‘When will this end?’
The latest official homelessness statistics show 172,000 children in England are now living in temporary accommodation. It’s the latest record-high figure and means there are almost enough homeless kids to fill Wembley Stadium two times over
First minister John Swinney: ‘We must ensure that every child in Scotland has a good place to live’

First minister John Swinney: ‘We must ensure that every child in Scotland has a good place to live’
Experiencing homelessness as a child is a grave injustice, writes Scottish first minister John Swinney for Big Issue
Children in deprived areas of Scotland are three times more likely to die before their first birthday
Children in deprived areas of Scotland are three times more likely to die before their first birthday
Mental health support while I was in care wasn’t perfect – but now children are being turned away
Mental health support while I was in care wasn’t perfect – but now children are being turned away
Two-child benefit cap is ‘punishing’ working families, Labour warned ahead of child poverty strategy

Two-child benefit cap is ‘punishing’ working families, Labour warned ahead of child poverty strategy
Meet the primary school children with big ideas to end homelessness in the UK

Meet the primary school children with big ideas to end homelessness in the UK
Hacker T Dog on joining Blue Peter: ‘I’m the dog embodiment of chaos!’

Hacker T Dog on joining Blue Peter: ‘I’m the dog embodiment of chaos!’
Children’s television has moved online. Parents, be wary

Children’s television has moved online. Parents, be wary
Acid attack survivor Katie Piper: ‘We live in divisive times – our empathy is being lost’

Acid attack survivor Katie Piper: ‘We live in divisive times – our empathy is being lost’
Teaching five-year-olds about grief isn’t morbid – it’s necessary

Teaching five-year-olds about grief isn’t morbid – it’s necessary
Millions of pupils missing school due to hygiene poverty: ‘We have reinvented a Victorian problem’

Millions of pupils missing school due to hygiene poverty: ‘We have reinvented a Victorian problem’
The UK has a fertility crisis – here’s how we solve it

The UK has a fertility crisis – here’s how we solve it
Measles, whooping cough and infection: Why children’s health is getting worse in the UK

Measles, whooping cough and infection: Why children’s health is getting worse in the UK
How fitness and defiance helped Sunderland bounce back from the riots: ‘They’re not going to beat us’

How fitness and defiance helped Sunderland bounce back from the riots: ‘They’re not going to beat us’
Number of children in temporary accommodation in England hits new record high

Number of children in temporary accommodation in England hits new record high
24 discounted days out for families on universal credit and other benefits this summer holiday

24 discounted days out for families on universal credit and other benefits this summer holiday
Labour promised to reduce health inequality – here’s how they can deliver

Labour promised to reduce health inequality – here’s how they can deliver
33 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the summer holidays

33 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the summer holidays
Childcare costs families £1,000 per child in the summer holidays: ‘It makes me feel sick’

Childcare costs families £1,000 per child in the summer holidays: ‘It makes me feel sick’
I’m a mum impacted by the two-child limit on benefits. Labour must do what’s right and end it

I’m a mum impacted by the two-child limit on benefits. Labour must do what’s right and end it
One in nine children hit by two-child benefit cap: ‘The public will not stomach inaction’

One in nine children hit by two-child benefit cap: ‘The public will not stomach inaction’
The simple reason Nigel Farage has seemingly had a change of heart on benefits
