Child poverty4 days agoMy mentor at uni is amazing - others may not get the same helpA charity says its mentoring support could become stretched with more free school meal pupils eligible for help.4 days ago6 Jul 2025Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister saysBridget Phillipson does not commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap, saying it will "come at a cost". 6 Jul 202517 Jun 2025Scottish government to end two-child benefits cap from MarchFamilies affected by the controversial UK government policy will be able to apply for payments from early next year.17 Jun 20256 Jun 2025Free activities for children to reduce inequalityMayor Chris Cooke says he knows what it is like to miss out on opportunities after being in care.6 Jun 20252 Jun 2025Benefit cap punishing poor children, study saysResearches claim child poverty rates are "directly and strongly correlated" to benefit caps. 2 Jun 202527 May 2025Ministers considering scrapping two-child benefit capThe education secretary says the policy pushes people into poverty but warns scrapping it would be costly.27 May 202525 May 2025Rayner refuses to confirm if two-child benefit cap will be abolishedIt follows reports that Sir Keir Starmer had informed his cabinet of his intention to abolish the limit.25 May 202515 May 2025Urdd message calls to tackle child poverty stigmaStudents inspire a poem calling for "urgent" action to tackle child poverty.15 May 20256 May 2025Grant trialled for 'crippling cost of childcare'Some County Durham families will be able to apply for up to £6,800, the North East mayor says.6 May 2025...
