UK Government Unveils New Child Poverty Strategy
The UK government has published a new strategy to tackle child poverty, focusing on parental employment and early years support. Discover the key policies and expert reactions.
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Two-child benefit limit scrapped, but child poverty fight continues
The new Labour government has abolished the controversial two-child benefit limit. While a vital step, experts warn far more action is needed to truly tackle the UK's deep-seated child poverty crisis. Read the analysis.
Government launches child poverty strategy
Prime Minister Keir Starmer sets out a moral and economic case for tackling child poverty, with a key £3bn move to scrap the two-child benefit cap. The strategy aims to help 550,000 children by 2030.
Labour's Strategy to Tackle UK Child Poverty Crisis
Labour's new child poverty strategy aims to lift 550,000 children above the poverty line by 2030, tackling the stark reality that most poor children now live in working families. Discover the plan's key measures.
Labour's child poverty plan targets 550,000 children
The government unveils its long-awaited child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap and improve housing. Critics argue the plan lacks ambitious, binding targets for real change.
NYC Food Bank Demand Soars Amid Inflation Crisis
Trinity Church's food bank in New York serves over 1,000 people weekly as inflation and Trump's tariffs push grocery bills to record highs. Discover how they're responding.
Boy, 9, treks to Everest Base Camp for food poverty charity
Rio James, a nine-year-old from Derby, braved -22C temperatures and altitude sickness to reach Everest Base Camp, raising thousands for a local food poverty charity. Discover his incredible journey.
Native woman reflects on lifelong hunger struggle
Dr Angie Morrill shares her powerful story of intergenerational food insecurity, from childhood poverty to professional success, revealing how hunger leaves permanent marks.
King Charles marks 2 years of food waste project
King Charles visited Fortnum & Mason to celebrate the second anniversary of his Coronation Food Project, which has redistributed millions of meals from surplus food to tackle UK hunger.
Frankie & Benny's Christmas Menu Aids Charity
Frankie & Benny's launches its 2025 Christmas menu with a pledge to donate £1 to Feeding Britain for every Holiday Burger sold, helping fight UK food poverty.
Las Vegas teens face hunger amid SNAP cuts
Teens in downtown Las Vegas confront food insecurity as government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits. Research reveals how hunger anxiety affects developing brains.
Mayors Launch Holiday Hunger Crisis Support Scheme
Metro mayors across England unite in groundbreaking scheme providing supermarket vouchers to vulnerable families during school holidays, addressing the growing cost-of-living crisis.
Judge blocks Trump food stamp restrictions
A US federal court has struck down controversial Trump administration regulations that would have stripped food stamp benefits from hundreds of thousands of Americans, delivering a major victory for anti-poverty campaigners.
Court Backs Trump's Food Stamp Cuts
A landmark federal court ruling has greenlit the Trump administration's plan to strip billions from SNAP benefits, potentially leaving millions of vulnerable Americans facing food insecurity.
Trump's Food Stamp Cuts Threaten Millions of Americans
Former President Donald Trump proposes sweeping cuts to SNAP programme that could leave vulnerable Americans without essential food assistance during economic uncertainty.
American vs British Fast Food: Shocking Taste Test
We put classic American fast food head-to-head with beloved British counterparts in a transatlantic taste battle that reveals surprising winners and culinary culture clashes.
Gambling tax could rescue 75,000 children from poverty
Exclusive analysis reveals how redirecting gambling levy funds could transform lives amid Britain's growing poverty crisis, as benefit caps push families to breaking point.
Kimmel warns of food bank crisis amid SNAP cuts
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel uses his platform to expose devastating consequences of proposed SNAP cuts, highlighting the growing reliance on food banks and the human cost of political decisions.
Jess Phillips Reveals Shocking Child Poverty in Commons
Labour MP Jess Phillips delivers powerful testimony about childhood deprivation in Britain, challenging the government's record on poverty during debate on Dame Louise Casey's landmark report.
Labour resists 'big red button' solution to child poverty
Exclusive analysis reveals why the Labour government is resisting immediate welfare reforms that could lift nearly half a million children from poverty, opting instead for a cautious economic approach.
Trump's SNAP cuts spark outrage and hunger fears
Former President Donald Trump's executive order to restrict SNAP benefits has ignited fierce backlash from anti-poverty groups and Democratic lawmakers, raising concerns about a looming hunger crisis across America.
Court Orders Food Stamp Restoration for 700,000
A federal judge has ordered the immediate reinstatement of food stamp benefits for nearly 700,000 Americans after ruling the Trump administration's snap policy change was unlawful.
Trump Proposes Partial Food Stamp Funding Overhaul
Donald Trump unveils plan to shift food stamp funding burden to states, sparking immediate backlash from anti-poverty groups and setting stage for bitter political battle over social safety net.
Jamaica declares disaster over deepening food crisis
Jamaica declares state of emergency over food security as shortages threaten millions. Government implements radical measures including price controls and emergency imports to combat worsening crisis.
Food Bank Crisis as Benefits Lapse Sparks Hunger Fears
UK food banks face unprecedented strain as vital government food assistance programmes expire, leaving vulnerable families struggling to afford basic essentials amid rising food costs.
Hygiene Poverty Crisis Grips UK Schools Amid Soaring Costs
Soaring living costs are pushing families into hygiene poverty, with schools across Britain now supplying basic toiletries and period products to struggling pupils.
Emilia Clarke joins child poverty campaign with MPs
Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke unites with MPs and charities in urgent call for government to reinstate legally-binding child poverty targets as crisis deepens across Britain.
Broken Britain: London Poverty Crisis Deepens
Shocking new data reveals how areas like Jaywick and London boroughs show escalating deprivation, food bank reliance, and child poverty amid Britain's growing inequality divide.
New York Food Banks in Emergency Shutdown - Hunger Crisis
A perfect storm of funding crises and soaring demand has forced New York's emergency food network to the brink of collapse, leaving vulnerable families without essential supplies.
Britain's Poverty Paradox: Pensioners vs Children
New analysis reveals the stark political choice facing Britain: tackling pensioner poverty has come at the expense of children. Discover why our welfare system forces this impossible decision and what it means for the nation's future.
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