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.
ITV's 'Gone': Eve Myles Stars in New Detective Drama
ITV announces 'Gone', a gripping new psychological thriller starring Eve Myles and David Morrissey. A six-part series set in Bristol. Don't miss it on ITVX!
ITV's Plague Drama Exposes 17th Century Village Secrets
Discover the shocking true story behind ITV's new period drama 'The Devil's Hour' - a tale of plague, political corruption and village secrets that rocked 17th century England.
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.
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.
BBC's This Town drama gets second series commission
The beloved BBC drama exploring 1980s youth culture and musical revolution will return for another explosive season following massive viewer success.
Victoria: ITV's Royal Drama Crowned Best Period Series
Discover why Jenna Coleman's captivating portrayal of Queen Victoria in ITV's lavish period drama has been voted the ultimate historical series for streaming enthusiasts.
Must-See Crime Drama Features Outstanding Cast
Discover the compelling new crime drama that's set to become your next television obsession, featuring outstanding performances and a plot that will keep you guessing until the very end.
BBC cancels acclaimed crime drama Blue Lights
Fans of the critically acclaimed Belfast-set police drama 'Blue Lights' are in for devastating news as the BBC reportedly axes the show despite its massive success and cliffhanger ending.
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.
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.
Viewers left sobbing by ITV's Covid drama 'Breathtaking'
The powerful ITV medical drama 'Breathtaking' has left audiences across Britain in tears, offering a raw and unflinching look at NHS frontline workers during the pandemic's darkest days.
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.
The Forsyte Saga: Sex, scandal and brilliant drama
ITV's lavish new period drama The Forsytes delivers everything viewers crave - grand country estates, forbidden passions, and brooding heroes in various states of undress. Christopher Stevens reviews this brilliant adaptation of John Galsworthy's classic
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.
Menopausal Punk Band Drama: Wainwright's Fury
Sally Wainwright's explosive new drama follows a menopausal punk band's comeback tour, tackling ageism and sexism with raw energy and fury. Don't miss this groundbreaking television event.
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.
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.
Suranne Jones & Jodie Whittaker in New ITV Period Drama
Award-winning actresses Suranne Jones and Jodie Whittaker star in ITV's gripping new period drama about two women entangled in a dangerous web of deception in Victorian England.
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