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UK Government accused of characterising child poverty as a ‘lifestyle choice’

By The Press Association26th October 2016News Scotland

The UK Government has tried to characterise poverty as a “lifestyle choice” while sweeping its effects on children “under the carpet”, Equalities Secretary Angela Constance has said. Ms Constance blasted

Children’s Commissioner calls for increase in child benefit for poorest families

By The Press Association19th October 2016News Scotland

Scotland’s Children’s Commissioner has backed calls for the Scottish Government to use new powers to top up child benefit payments to the poorest families. Tam Baillie said the move, recommended

Domestic abuse and child poverty Bills among package of legislation unveiled by SNP

By The Press Association6th September 2016News Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled a package of legislation aimed at boosting Scotland’s economy in the wake of the Brexit vote, but has also pledged the “immediate introduction” of legislation for

Think tank urges Government to put more effort into alleviating poverty

By The Press Association5th September 2016News England

Poverty could be effectively eliminated for the “Brexit generation” by 2030 if the Government puts more effort into helping the poor, a think tank has said. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Scottish Government set ambitious new targets to tackle child poverty

By The Press Association9th August 2016News Scotland

Ambitious new targets which could reduce the number of children living in “persistent poverty” to less than one in 20 by the year 2030 have been announced by the Scottish

More than half a million living in poverty in Greater Manchester, report reveals

By The Press Association3rd August 2016News England

More than half a million people in Greater Manchester are living in poverty despite its economic success, a report has found. Greater Manchester – which is the UK’s third largest

New research reveals cost of poverty to public services at £78 billion

By The Press Association1st August 2016News England

Poverty costs the UK taxpayer £78 billion a year in additional public service spending and lost taxes, according to a new report. The research, commissioned by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation,

Fifth of parents will miss meal in summer so children can eat, study claims

By The Press Association25th July 2016News England

One in five parents will skip a meal during the summer holidays so there will be enough food for their children, a new study reveals. Research by the Trussell Trust

First Minister pledges new approach to tackle child poverty in Scotland

By The Press Association21st July 2016News Scotland

Legislation aimed at helping to eradicate child poverty in Scotland has been announced by Nicola Sturgeon. The First Minister said the Child Poverty Bill will set out a new approach

Majority of children in absolute poverty have working parent, figures show

By The Press Association19th July 2016News England

Two-thirds of children classified as living in “absolute poverty” now have at least one parent who is in work, according to new research. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said

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UK Government accused of characterising child poverty as a ‘lifestyle choice’

Children’s Commissioner calls for increase in child benefit for poorest families

Domestic abuse and child poverty Bills among package of legislation unveiled by SNP

Think tank urges Government to put more effort into alleviating poverty

Scottish Government set ambitious new targets to tackle child poverty

More than half a million living in poverty in Greater Manchester, report reveals

New research reveals cost of poverty to public services at £78 billion

Fifth of parents will miss meal in summer so children can eat, study claims

First Minister pledges new approach to tackle child poverty in Scotland

Majority of children in absolute poverty have working parent, figures show

Bishop of Liverpool resigns after sexual assault and harassment claims

Government urged to introduce tougher sentences for grooming gang offenders

Seven child abuse ring members jailed and warned they may never be released

Family hail justice for little ones as mother jailed over four boys’ fire deaths

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Tag: Child Poverty

UK Government accused of characterising child poverty as a ‘lifestyle choice’

Children’s Commissioner calls for increase in child benefit for poorest families

Domestic abuse and child poverty Bills among package of legislation unveiled by SNP

Think tank urges Government to put more effort into alleviating poverty

Scottish Government set ambitious new targets to tackle child poverty

More than half a million living in poverty in Greater Manchester, report reveals

New research reveals cost of poverty to public services at £78 billion

Fifth of parents will miss meal in summer so children can eat, study claims

First Minister pledges new approach to tackle child poverty in Scotland

Majority of children in absolute poverty have working parent, figures show