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Britain is one of the world’s richest countries. So why do a third of its children live in poverty?

Thea Jaffe never expected to use a baby bank. In fact, she was responsible for referring other single parents from her local community group to the charity Little Village, which provides essential ...
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Child poverty soars in Britain as working families struggle to keep up

LONDON — Thea Jaffe pushes a stroller up a steep hill on the morning school run in north London. “It’s like Sisyphus,” she laughs, breathless. Two toddlers jostle in the stroller; her 10-year-old ...
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Gordon Brown calls for ‘total abolition’ of two-child benefit cap to tackle ‘scar’ of poverty in Britain

Former prime minister Gordon Brown has called for the “total abolition” of the two-child benefit cap, putting pressure on ministers to do more to tackle the “scar” of child poverty in Britain.
Netmums

10 children in your child's classroom live in poverty – new tool helps parents talk about it

The government released a child-friendly Child Poverty Strategy, with Olivia Bailey and Diana Johnson leading the initiative.

Parties must be clear in the election on how they will reduce child poverty

In an article for the Record, IPPR Scotland Director Stephen Boyd says benefits play a huge role in tackling poverty.
Scottish Housing News

Government prioritises early action with updated child poverty plan

The Scottish Government is to commit more than £111 million to updated plans to eradicate child poverty. Bringing Hope, Building Futures aims to help keep approximately 100,000 children out of poverty ...
The Conversation

Homelessness, fear of starvation and racism – destitute migrant mothers and their children on the reality of life in the UK

Rachel Rosen receives funding from British Academy, ESRC, ISRF, and Nordforsk. Eve Dickson receives funding from British Academy, ESRC, and Nordforsk. Miriam was 13 when we met her. One day, she asked ...