Families

What does the government’s cost of living boost mean for family budgets this summer?
Cost of living

What does the government’s cost of living boost mean for family budgets this summer?

The boost includes free bus travel for children this summer and tariffs on some food products including biscuits, chocolates and dried fruits

I’m a single working mum relying on credit to pay bills. Universal credit isn’t enough
Thea Jaffe

I’m a single working mum relying on credit to pay bills. Universal credit isn’t enough

Thea Jaffe is a full-time working mum who was affected by the two-child limit on benefits. Extra universal credit will help her cover debt – but it’s still not enough for her family to afford the essentials

There’s a blind spot with the SEND reforms which could push more families into poverty
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?
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: ‘Young people need more than bursts of support to build their trust’

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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