Two-Child Benefit Cap Fuels UK Child Poverty Crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals how the UK's two-child benefit cap has plunged 1.5 million children into poverty since 2015, with experts warning of irreversible damage to a generation's future.
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GCSE Music faces extinction as costs soar to £400 per pupil
Exclusive: Soaring costs of music GCSEs are creating an 'apartheid' in arts education, with state school pupils priced out. The Child Poverty Action Group reveals the stark inequalities forcing schools to cut creative subjects.
Quarter of UK pupils too hungry to learn, study finds
Shocking new research exposes the deepening child poverty crisis in UK schools, with teachers reporting a quarter of students arriving too hungry to concentrate, prompting urgent calls for government action.
Archbishops condemn 'cruel' two-child benefit cap
The UK's most senior bishops, including the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, launch a powerful condemnation of the two-child benefit limit, branding it a 'cruel and unjust' policy driving children into poverty.
Energy bills to rise again as Ofgem hikes price cap
Ofgem's latest energy price cap increase means higher bills for most UK households from October. Discover how much more you'll pay and what support is available.
At Work: A Harrowing Descent into Gig Economy Despair
A searing new British poverty drama, 'At Work', exposes the brutal reality of the gig economy as a photographer trades his artistic career for a life of precarious, low-paid work. This powerful film is a stark indictment of modern employment.
UK's Most and Least Deprived Areas Revealed in New Index
Exclusive analysis of the latest Index of Multiple Deprivation reveals the UK's most affluent and most deprived neighbourhoods, highlighting a dramatic postcode lottery in living standards across England.
Government axes free school meal holiday support
The UK government has terminated the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme funding, ending crucial free school meal support for over 600,000 children during holidays, sparking outrage from charities and opposition parties.
Government axes holiday food fund for low-income families
The UK government has terminated the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme's central funding, shifting full financial responsibility to local councils. This decision threatens vital holiday support, including meals and activities, for millions of ch
Malawi's TB Crisis: Drug Shortages & Aid Cuts Fuel Emergency
Exclusive report reveals how critical shortages of tuberculosis drugs and devastating aid cuts are pushing Malawi's fragile health system to the brink, with deadly consequences for its most vulnerable citizens.
Swinney slams Labour's 'cruel' energy bill plan
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney launches scathing attack on Labour's energy policy, warning it will plunge millions into fuel poverty while failing to lower bills. Exclusive analysis reveals the deepening cost-of-living crisis.
Vulnerable households lose energy support as price cap falls
Millions of UK households face a financial cliff edge as the Ofgem energy price cap drops by 7%, while critical government support for vulnerable families is withdrawn simultaneously.
Greece's Tourism Boom Hides Deep Poverty Crisis
As Greece enjoys a record-breaking tourism season, a stark contrast emerges. A new report reveals the severe impact of the cost-of-living crisis on Greek residents, with many struggling to afford basic necessities amidst the influx of wealthy visitors.
Ofgem slams government over delayed energy bill support
The energy regulator Ofgem has issued a stern rebuke to the UK government for its failure to implement a crucial social energy tariff, leaving millions of vulnerable Britons exposed to high bills. Discover the details of the delay and the growing calls fo
Mum handcuffs son, 7, to bed for 12 hours in UK neglect case
A mother from the UK faces serious charges after allegedly handcuffing her seven-year-old son to a bed for 12 hours. The shocking case of child neglect unfolded in court as her defence was revealed.
Maine mother charged after toddler drowns, infant injured
A Maine mother faces serious charges after her three-year-old son drowned in a river and her one-year-old infant was discovered with severe injuries in a case of alleged neglect.
Mum skips meals to feed son in cost of living crisis
A single mother from the UK reveals the devastating choice she faces daily: eating or feeding her child, as soaring food and energy bills push families to the brink.
School Uniform Scandal: Kids Working to Afford Blazers
An exposé into the dark side of the UK's school uniform industry, revealing how rigid policies trap families in a cycle of debt and force children into hidden labour to afford mandatory branded items.
Girl, 11, sells toys to feed family in cost-of-living crisis
An 11-year-old girl from Telford is forced to sell her childhood toys to help her struggling family buy food, as the UK's cost-of-living crisis pushes households to breaking point.
Family's 18-Month Ordeal Living in Broken-Down Bus
A desperate family reveals their heartbreaking reality of living in a broken-down bus for a year and a half, exposing the UK's deepening housing emergency.
Australia Announces National Child Sex Offender Registry
In a historic decision for child protection, Australia is establishing a publicly accessible national registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents to perform crucial safety checks.
School uniform costs crisis hits UK families
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering financial burden of mandatory school uniforms on British families, with branded items costing up to 300% more than supermarket alternatives.
Urgent Action Needed for UK's Struggling Pensioners
A damning new report reveals a silent crisis engulfing millions of UK pensioners, with soaring living costs and inadequate support pushing many into poverty and isolation. Experts demand immediate government action.
Over-50s divorce surge creates retirement renting crisis
A startling new report reveals a surge in 'silver splitters' over 50, with many facing financial insecurity and being forced to rent in later life, dashing retirement dreams.
Energy Price Cap Set for £500 Winter Rise, Experts Warn
Millions of British households brace for a devastating blow to their finances as the energy price cap is predicted to surge by over £500 in January, exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis.
School uniform hygiene poverty crisis hits UK children
Exclusive investigation reveals how hygiene poverty forces UK children to wear unclean uniforms, impacting mental health and attendance. Teachers report alarming rise in cases.
Man's 'Bell Jar' Tampon Stunt Sparks Fury and Fascination
A man's viral social media experiment, wearing a transparent 'Bell Jar' filled with tampons, ignites a fierce debate on performative allyship, male privilege, and the true cost of 'menstrual advocacy'.
Low Income Students Face Higher Eating Disorder Risk
Groundbreaking research from the University of Exeter uncovers a stark connection between financial hardship and the prevalence of eating disorders among UK university students, urging a rethink of mental health support systems.
England's Coastal Towns: Paradise Lost for Young Residents
A startling investigation reveals the harsh realities of growing up in England's picturesque seaside towns, where economic decline, poor transport, and mental health crises create a 'perfect storm' for young residents.
Cost of Living Crisis Forces Hungry to A&E for Food
Shocking new report finds desperate patients are turning up to NHS emergency departments seeking meals, not medical care, as the cost of living crisis fuels a hidden hunger epidemic.
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