CHILD POVERTY

Jun 01 2026POLITICS

How School Breaks Affect Kids and What Helps Them Stay On Track

During school holidays, many children in England face tough times. Without free school meals or fun activities, some kids struggle to eat well or stay engaged. Long breaks can slow their learning, and fragile home situations make things harder. A government program called HAF tries to fix this by of

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Jul 06 2025POLITICS

How Welfare Changes Are Making Life Tougher for Families

The government's recent change of heart on welfare reforms has put a wrench in the works for future spending decisions. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson didn't promise to eliminate the two-child benefit limit, saying it would be expensive. She did say the government is looking at all options t

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Jun 20 2025POLITICS

The Impact of the New Bill on Kids in Need

The new bill, dubbed the "Big Beautiful Bill, " is set to shake things up, especially for kids from low-income families. The changes proposed could significantly affect the support systems that these children rely on. The bill aims to extend tax cuts from 2017, but to do so, it suggests cutting bac

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