6 d. ago SNP calls on Labour to match Scottish Government action on poverty

The SNP said Scotland is the only part of the UK where child poverty is falling, due to ‘bold’ policies.

Politics

9 d. ago Eradicating child poverty must become Labour’s central mission

Editorial: After years when the party seemed to be undeclared disciples of austerity, the government’s conscience – prompted by some shocking electoral setbacks – has been awoken. For the country's sake, as well as its own, children must now be at the heart of everything it does, starting with free school meals

Events

1 week ago Rachel Reeves warned child poverty will be higher at next election unless one choice is made

Eleven charities, including Citizens Advice, Save the Children UK, and Trussell, warn that the two-child limit has pulled 37,000 children into poverty since Labour took office

Events

1 week ago Over 12,000 children supported through Scottish Child Payment by families in West Lothian

The Scottish Child Payment – currently £27.15 per week for each eligible child under 16 – is a key part of the Scottish Government’s mission to eradicate child poverty.

Society

1 week ago Voices: With families facing impossible choices, Labour’s should be easy

Editorial: New figures shared with The Independent show the extent to which families are relying on baby banks. The government’s plans to tackle child poverty should start immediately

Politics

1 week ago Surge in parents turning to baby banks as UK’s child poverty crisis laid bare

Exclusive: Celebrities, MPs and campaigners demand to know how this can be happening in this country, as they call for more support for families

Society

3 w. ago Food bank demand up by half in five years as charity urges Labour to act

“A whole generation” has now grown up in the UK while food banks are the norm, charity chief says

Politics