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

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

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?

Millions of Brits have no savings to fall back on in a crisis. Will a new £1bn government scheme help?
The government’s new Crisis and Resilience Fund is set to launch in April, with guidance on it expected to be published imminently. Will it be enough to help families struggling to cope with the cost of living?
Alastair Campbell: ‘Young people need more than bursts of support to build their trust’
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
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
