Andy McDonald urges action after a report reveals high child poverty in Teesside. He advocates removing the two-child benefit cap for families. Middlesbrough MP Calls for Two Child Benefit Cap Removal After Poverty Report A new report shows high child poverty in Teesside. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation published the “UK Poverty 2024” report. It analyzes…
Danny Chambers MP calls for clear child poverty targets amid rising concerns Winchester MP Urges Government to Release Child Poverty Targets Winchester: Danny Chambers MP raised an important issue in the House of Commons. He spoke during a meeting about Work and Pensions on February 3. Chambers highlighted a report from the Child Poverty Action…
SNP MP urges Labour to follow Scotland’s lead as child poverty declines there Westminster Should Learn from Scotland on Tackling Child Poverty Edinburgh: SNP MP Seamus Logan is calling on Labour to look to Scotland. He believes Scotland is setting a good example in fighting child poverty. A recent report shows that Scotland is the…
A new report predicts child poverty in West Dunbartonshire will decrease, thanks to effective Scottish policies. Predicted Drop in Child Poverty Rates for West Dunbartonshire Clydebank: A report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows Scotland may see a drop in child poverty rates. This is mainly due to social security policies from the SNP Scottish…
Child poverty targets have raised awareness, but experts urge stronger actions to meet goals and support local authorities effectively Child Poverty Targets Spark Focus, Yet More Action Is Essential Edinburgh: The Child Poverty (Scotland) Act was passed in 2017. It set targets to reduce child poverty to under 18% by 2023-24 and below 10% by…
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Stuart McMillan highlights SNP efforts as child poverty rates in Scotland decline Inverclyde MSP Claims SNP Policies Are Reducing Child Poverty Rates Inverclyde: Stuart McMillan responded to a report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. It predicts Scotland’s child poverty rate will drop from 23.7% to 21.8% by January 2029. McMillan believes SNP policies are helping…
Demi White, a Greenock mum, received vital support from Home-Start Inverclyde after losing her benefits, helping her family regain financial stability. Greenock Mum Saved by Charity After Facing Financial Hardship Greenock: Demi White, 27, and her partner Joseph Glover faced tough times. They shared their struggles with Scotland’s social justice secretary, Shirley-Anne Somerville, during her…
A new map shows the extent of poverty in the UK, revealing alarming statistics about child poverty and regional disparities. Map Reveals UK’s Poverty Crisis – Find Out Your Region’s Ranking London: A new map shows the UK’s poverty crisis. It reveals that half of the children in the hardest-hit areas live below the breadline.…
Child poverty in Oldham is soaring, with families struggling to make ends meet. The Streets Where It’s Too Expensive to Work and Raise a Family Oldham: A young woman pushes a pram down Featherstall Road. Her son, Zayaan, plays with a toy car, unaware of the closed shops around him. The area has high child…
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation predicts Scotland’s child poverty rate will drop significantly by 2029 Scottish Child Poverty Progress Expected to Outpace Rest of UK, Says Joseph Rowntree Foundation Scotland: A charity says child poverty in Scotland will drop more than in the rest of the UK. However, one in five kids will still be in…
A new report predicts Scotland’s child poverty will drop, while other UK regions face increases. Scotland Set to Be Only UK Region Where Child Poverty Rates Decline Edinburgh: A report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) says Scotland’s child poverty could drop to 21.8% by January 2029. Right now, it’s about 23.7%. Meanwhile, Wales is…
The SNP calls on Labour to tackle child poverty, warning growth alone won’t help struggling families SNP Urges Labour to Address Child Poverty Amid Economic Growth Concerns Edinburgh: Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to focus on economic growth first. But the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) says this won’t help the poorest families in the UK.…
A new report shows Scotland is on track to reduce child poverty rates by 2029 Scotland Only Part of UK to See Child Poverty Rates Fall by 2029 Glasgow: A new report says Scotland is set to reduce child poverty rates. If the UK Government follows Scotland’s lead, 800,000 fewer kids could be in poverty.…
A charity challenges Rachel Reeves’ claims, stating economic growth won’t reduce UK poverty. Reeves’ Growth Agenda Criticized as Charity Highlights UK Poverty Crisis London: An influential charity has pushed back against Rachel Reeves’ claims. She says her growth agenda will improve living standards in the UK. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation argues that simply growing the…
Labour faces a tough challenge in cutting welfare while maintaining its social justice image Can Labour Balance Welfare Cuts with Social Justice Principles London: Last week, a high court ruling made waves by declaring the government’s consultation on incapacity benefits reform unlawful. It really shone a light on how the Conservative ministers weren’t being upfront…
Labour faces a tough balancing act between welfare cuts and social justice Can Labour Cut Welfare Spending While Upholding Social Justice Values London: Last week, a high court ruling made waves by declaring the government’s consultation on incapacity benefits reform unlawful. It really shone a light on how the Conservative ministers weren’t being upfront about…
