Sir Keir Starmer has set out moral and economic arguments for lifting children out of poverty as the Government launched its strategy on the issue, largely driven by the £3 billion decision to scrap the two-child benefit...

Conservative Kemi Badenoch MP visits a small business in her North West Essex. The Tory leader told broadcasters on a visit to a small business in Essex: “Well, the best way to lift children out of poverty is to grow the economy".

Speaking at Child Poverty Action Group’s 60th anniversary event in London, former Prime Minister Gordon Brown calls child poverty rates in the UK a 'scar on the soul of our nation', as he calls for the scrapping of the two-child benefit...

First Minister John Swinney and Plaid Cymru Leader Rhun ap Iorwerth during a meeting at Bute House in Edinburgh. The meeting will provide the opportunity to discuss shared areas of interest including the cost of living crisis, the...

An Iqaluit-based non-profit held a roundtable with election candidates from the city Friday. Qupanuaq asked candidates how they would address poverty and food insecurity. The director says she's optimistic about what was discussed.

In speaking order, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe and Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers discuss the Irish Budget 2026 outside Government Buildings, Dublin.

Education Secretary and Labour deputy leadership candidate Bridget Phillipson delivers her speech at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.

The Conservatives treated universities “as a political battleground, not a public good”, Bridget Phillipson has said.



At her party’s Liverpool conference, the Education Secretary and Labour Party deputy leadership contender...

Micheál Martin attends Fianna Fail’s parliamentary party's annual think-in in Cork. The Taoiseach spoke to reporters ahead of the event.

New child poverty target ‘ambitious’, Taoiseach says at child poverty event.



Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the goal will guide cross-Government policies and ensure investment is targeted at families and children “who need it...

John Swinney said he 'regrets' Mhairi Black's decision to quit the SNP. Ms Black, formerly the party's deputy leader in Westminster, said she quit the party over its policy on trans people.

Ron Charles outlines what the 2015 census shows about child poverty in Canada

The Irish government said its proposed reduction in welfare payments brought the country into line with most EU states, while its opponents believe it will create further poverty, especially affecting children.

Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall discussing Labour's approach to the two-child benefit cap.

Millions of Americans with young children have relied on the child tax credit since the federal government began issuing checks in July 2021. The last round of payments was sent out just before the Christmas holiday — at the same time as...

British government will now provide a $150m summer food fund for struggling families, reversing a decision to halt the effort.

Al Jazeera looks at the charities and volunteers filling the gaps, as the UK's welfare system is overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Charities warn more people will need assistance in the UK, as families are pushed into poverty due to the coronavirus outbreak.

In a fiery exchange, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch of "echoing Kremlin talking points". The clash underscores deepening tensions in British politics, with Starmer framing Badenoch’s rhetoric as...

The Preston Area Food Network says it's making progress reducing child poverty rates. A recent report suggested two-thirds of children in the Black community were living in poverty in 2022. Gareth Hampshire has the story.

The Preston Area Food Network says it's making progress reducing child poverty rates. A recent report suggested two-thirds of children in the Black community were living in poverty in 2022. Gareth Hampshire has the story.

A widely-seen social media post claims that child poverty in the UK is significantly higher than in the Nordic countries. However, the numbers don't appear to tell the truth.

Full Q&A session from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's speech at the Sir Ludwig Guttman Health & Wellbeing Centre in Stratford, east London, where he launched the Government's 10-year health plan.

The expansion of free school meals is a “down payment” on child poverty, the Prime Minister has said as he visited a school in Essex.



The Prime Minister added that he was “determined” to drive down child poverty and identify...