Child poverty20 hrs agoLabour MPs back gambling tax to fight child povertyNearly a quarter of Labour MPs say increasing taxes could enable to the government to lift the two-child benefit cap.20 hrs ago25 Oct 2025Thousands march in Edinburgh calling for poverty actionThe Scotland Demands Better demonstration was organised by trade unions and charities.25 Oct 202519 Oct 2025'Baby bank was there for me when I needed it'Charity Little Village urges the government to lift the two-child benefit cap and then "go further".19 Oct 20255 Oct 2025Free school meals plea for all secondary pupilsThe children's commissioner also calls for a designated child benefit payment for the poorest families.5 Oct 20252 Oct 2025Two-child benefit cap has been devastating - PhillipsonThe education secretary says there is a "real urgency" about the issue, as she signals the cap could soon be lifted.2 Oct 202529 Sep 2025Scrapping child benefit cap makes economic sense, Reeves toldSenior Labour MP and leading economist urge the chancellor to scrap the two-child benefit cap.29 Sep 202526 Sep 2025Labour readmits McDonnell and Begum after benefit cap rebellionLabour has softened its commitment to keeping the two-child benefit cap in recent months.26 Sep 202526 Sep 2025Starmer vow on child poverty but not benefit capSir Keir Starmer vows to fight poverty but refuses to announce the end of the two-child benefit cap.26 Sep 202525 Sep 2025Pupils with no coats missing school, charity saysYorkshire Children's Charity says it has identified more than 2,300 in "critical need" of support.25 Sep 2025...
