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.
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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.
Australia launches public child sex offender registry
In a groundbreaking move for child safety, Australia announces a national public registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents with crucial information to protect their children.
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.
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.
Child poverty crisis: 73 areas where most children face hardship
Shocking new data reveals the devastating scale of child poverty across England, with nearly all children in dozens of regions living in low-income households, raising urgent questions about government policy and social inequality.
Full abolition of two-child benefit cap essential to cut poverty
New research reveals partial reforms to the controversial two-child benefit limit won't significantly reduce poverty, with experts calling for complete abolition to protect vulnerable families.
Toddler found wandering London streets alone overnight
A three-year-old child was discovered wandering unsupervised in East London's Upton Park area during early morning hours, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
Child found wandering alone in East London before dawn
A young child was discovered wandering alone near Upton Park station in East London before dawn, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
Children overtake pensioners in UK poverty crisis
New analysis reveals a dramatic reversal in UK poverty trends, with children overtaking pensioners as the age group most likely to live in poverty. The triple lock's success for retirees contrasts sharply with growing child deprivation.
IFS: Child Poverty to Reach Record High in UK
New analysis reveals child poverty in Britain is projected to reach its highest level since records began, with nearly one in three children affected by 2028-29.
Texas mother arrested for abandoning 6-year-old son
Shocking child neglect case in Texas as a mother faces charges after allegedly leaving her young son completely alone for several days without supervision or provisions.
Government scraps universal free school meals plan
Ministers have quietly abandoned plans to extend free school meals to all primary school children in England, sparking outrage from anti-poverty campaigners and education leaders.
Labour to expand free school meals to all primary pupils
Exclusive: Labour's ambitious scheme to extend free school meals to all primary school children and expand nursery provision could benefit nearly a million additional youngsters across England.
800,000 Children Denied Free School Meals in Poverty Gap
New research reveals nearly one million children could lose access to free school meals as temporary pandemic funding expires, creating a devastating hunger gap across Britain.
Record 145,800 children in temporary housing across UK
Exclusive analysis shows over 145,800 children living in temporary accommodation across Britain - the highest number since records began, exposing a deepening homelessness crisis.
Record child homelessness exposes UK government failure
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking rise in child homelessness across the UK, with government policies failing to protect the most vulnerable from poverty and housing insecurity.
Record 145,000 UK Children Face Homelessness Crisis
Shocking new figures reveal the devastating scale of child homelessness across the UK, with over 145,000 children currently living in temporary accommodation as government policies fail to address the growing emergency.
Record 145,800 homeless children in temporary housing
Shocking new figures reveal over 145,800 children in England are living in temporary housing - the highest number recorded since records began. This investigation exposes the human cost of Britain's housing crisis.
Labour pledges Sure Start revival to tackle child poverty
Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson announces major expansion of early years support as Labour prepares to overhaul Department for Education priorities
Benefit cap leaves families with 50p daily after essentials
Shocking new research reveals the benefit cap is pushing thousands of UK families into extreme poverty, with some having less than 50p per person per day for food and other essentials after housing costs.
Labour's bold plan to eradicate child poverty revealed
Shadow Education Secretary unveils radical strategy targeting child poverty through early years intervention and breakfast club expansion across England.
Texas sisters charged with child abuse after disturbing discovery
Two Texas sisters have been charged with serious child abuse offences after police discovered three young children living in squalid conditions with injuries and signs of severe neglect.
Birmingham: 95,000 children living in poverty
Shocking new data reveals Birmingham as England's child poverty capital, with nearly half of all children living in deprivation. Exclusive investigation uncovers the human stories behind the statistics.
Phillipson pressures Labour leaders to scrap benefit cap
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson intensifies pressure on Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves to scrap the controversial two-child benefit limit entirely, exposing internal Labour divisions over welfare reform.
Phillipson on Gaza, Child Poverty and Labour Leadership
Exclusive interview with Labour's Bridget Phillipson as she addresses the party's Gaza stance, Britain's child poverty emergency, and the intensifying deputy leadership contest.
NSW Police: 19 arrested in child abuse network bust
A major police operation across New South Wales has resulted in 19 arrests for child abuse material offences, with victims including infants among the 14 children rescued from harm.
Scottish child poverty worst in Western Europe
Shocking new report reveals Scottish children are suffering the highest poverty rates in Western Europe, with UK government policies blamed for worsening conditions.
Scotland's child poverty crisis worst in Western Europe
New research exposes Scotland as having Western Europe's worst child poverty levels, with experts warning of devastating long-term consequences for the nation's future.
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