Food poverty
More children will get free school meals from September 2026. Here’s what you need to know
More children will get free school meals from September 2026. Here’s what you need to know
The government has expanded free school meals so more children will be eligible this coming school year. But too few families know that they might be able to get the vital support
‘I’m a single mum. Summer school holidays mean a bigger food bill’
‘I’m a single mum. Summer school holidays mean a bigger food bill’
School holidays mean bigger food bills for families, but London mum Kylie says her local food bank helps ease the pressure
If food prices had risen like rents since 1988, a block of cheese would cost £20
If food prices had risen like rents since 1988, a block of cheese would cost £20
Private rents have far outstripped grocery prices since 1988. If they’d kept pace, your weekly shop would look a lot different
Politicians decide how much universal credit is worth, not the cost of living. We can change it
Politicians decide how much universal credit is worth, not the cost of living. We can change it
Poverty premium: Why it costs £736 a year more to be poor
Poverty premium: Why it costs £736 a year more to be poor
The US-Iran war creates a ‘perfect storm’ for the UK’s food supply ‘hitting the poorest hardest’
The US-Iran war creates a ‘perfect storm’ for the UK’s food supply ‘hitting the poorest hardest’
London’s community gardens show it’s not just a diesel-choked city on its last legs
London’s community gardens show it’s not just a diesel-choked city on its last legs
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson: ‘A child’s background won’t determine their future’
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson: ‘A child’s background won’t determine their future’
How did Rachel Reeves do in her first autumn budget? We ask people on the frontlines, one year on
How did Rachel Reeves do in her first autumn budget? We ask people on the frontlines, one year on
Volunteering at a soup kitchen: how to volunteer and what to expect
Volunteering at a soup kitchen: how to volunteer and what to expect
Child hunger is a ‘damning indictment’ of Britain, says Olympic champion Christine Ohuruogu
Child hunger is a ‘damning indictment’ of Britain, says Olympic champion Christine Ohuruogu
Supermarkets have a near monopoly on British food. Is it time for change?
Supermarkets have a near monopoly on British food. Is it time for change?
Inside the mission to feed the UK’s hungry kids in the holidays: ‘If we had to buy food we wouldn’t survive’
Inside the mission to feed the UK’s hungry kids in the holidays: ‘If we had to buy food we wouldn’t survive’
Labour MP Ian Byrne: ‘We need to stop making political decisions which are suicidal on the doorstep’
Labour MP Ian Byrne: ‘We need to stop making political decisions which are suicidal on the doorstep’
Teachers fear more than half a million children will go hungry this summer: ‘It just can’t go on’
Teachers fear more than half a million children will go hungry this summer: ‘It just can’t go on’
Young people struggling to afford food face ‘stigma’ when seeking help: ‘We don’t feel welcome’
Young people struggling to afford food face ‘stigma’ when seeking help: ‘We don’t feel welcome’
‘It’s easier to buy a vape than an apple’: How greengrocers on wheels could change the UK
‘It’s easier to buy a vape than an apple’: How greengrocers on wheels could change the UK
Inside the food banks seeing ‘highest demand ever seen’ as cost of living harms families
Inside the food banks seeing ‘highest demand ever seen’ as cost of living harms families
Having to go to a food bank sticks with you – it’s time politicians knew about it
Having to go to a food bank sticks with you – it’s time politicians knew about it
DWP warned benefit claimants are dying of starvation
DWP warned benefit claimants are dying of starvation
Wales’ future generations commissioner warns we’re not doing enough for people yet to be born
Wales’ future generations commissioner warns we’re not doing enough for people yet to be born
Food banks urge Labour to rethink benefit cuts amid ‘heartbreaking’ surge in demand
Food banks urge Labour to rethink benefit cuts amid ‘heartbreaking’ surge in demand
Keir Starmer promised to end food bank Britain. Now it feels nothing more than a pipe dream
Keir Starmer promised to end food bank Britain. Now it feels nothing more than a pipe dream
Meet the community champions working to end hunger and keep Britain fed: ‘Hunger is solvable’
