Child poverty3 days agoLong term plan needed to tackle child poverty - ministerThe Department for Communities is due to publish it's anti-poverty strategy as poverty figures show little change. 3 days agoNorthern Ireland Politics4 days agoUK child poverty numbers reach a record highAbout 31% of children are living in relative poverty after housing costs, government figures show.4 days agoBusiness4 days agoScotland misses targets on reducing child povertyChild poverty figures are down, but they fall short of the Scottish government's interim target.4 days agoScotland Politics13 Mar 2025Council proposes new plan to tackle child povertySouth Tyneside Council wants to cut child poverty by supporting families and boosting employment.13 Mar 2025Tyne7 Mar 2025Bed poverty pilot aims to offer good night's sleepThe scheme aims to offer greater help to families who need a hand to get a proper rest.7 Mar 2025South Yorkshire28 Feb 2025Auto-enrol eligible pupils for free school meals, say MPsEducation select committee calls for change "without delay", warning that pupils who should be fed free are missing out.28 Feb 2025Family & Education5 Feb 2025Record number of children in temporary housingMore than 10,360 children were living in temporary accommodation in Scotland, according to new figures.5 Feb 2025Scotland29 Jan 2025'We don't just teach - we clothe the kids, feed them and brush their teeth'A survey of teachers in England suggests lots of schools are having to provide extra help for families.29 Jan 2025Family & Education20 Jan 2025Free school meals 'would tackle child poverty'Bishop Auckland MP Sam Rushworth wants to eventually see free meals for all pupils.20 Jan 2025England...
