UK Government Unveils New Child Poverty Strategy
The UK government has published a new strategy to tackle child poverty, focusing on parental employment and early years support. Discover the key policies and expert reactions.
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Two-child benefit limit scrapped, but child poverty fight continues
The new Labour government has abolished the controversial two-child benefit limit. While a vital step, experts warn far more action is needed to truly tackle the UK's deep-seated child poverty crisis. Read the analysis.
Government launches child poverty strategy
Prime Minister Keir Starmer sets out a moral and economic case for tackling child poverty, with a key £3bn move to scrap the two-child benefit cap. The strategy aims to help 550,000 children by 2030.
Labour's Strategy to Tackle UK Child Poverty Crisis
Labour's new child poverty strategy aims to lift 550,000 children above the poverty line by 2030, tackling the stark reality that most poor children now live in working families. Discover the plan's key measures.
Labour's child poverty plan targets 550,000 children
The government unveils its long-awaited child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap and improve housing. Critics argue the plan lacks ambitious, binding targets for real change.
Storm Byron kills two in Greece, red alerts issued
Storm Byron batters Greece with deadly floods, killing two and prompting red weather warnings. Authorities urge evacuation as streets turn to raging rivers. Read the latest.
UK woman swaps £3k costs for £706 Greek paradise
Renae Smith left UK 'suburbia' for a stunning Greek waterfront villa, slashing her monthly outgoings from £3,000 to just £706 and finding 'pure joy'. Discover her cost of living escape.
Gambling tax could rescue 75,000 children from poverty
Exclusive analysis reveals how redirecting gambling levy funds could transform lives amid Britain's growing poverty crisis, as benefit caps push families to breaking point.
Greek football fan killed in violent pre-match clash
A 22-year-old football supporter has died following brutal pre-match violence in Greece, prompting nationwide outrage and fixture cancellations across the country.
Athens' Hidden Lake District: Reach By Train
Escape the Athens crowds and discover the city's secret natural paradise - a beautiful lake district easily accessible by train, offering walking trails, wildlife and authentic local experiences.
Jess Phillips Reveals Shocking Child Poverty in Commons
Labour MP Jess Phillips delivers powerful testimony about childhood deprivation in Britain, challenging the government's record on poverty during debate on Dame Louise Casey's landmark report.
Labour resists 'big red button' solution to child poverty
Exclusive analysis reveals why the Labour government is resisting immediate welfare reforms that could lift nearly half a million children from poverty, opting instead for a cautious economic approach.
Zagori: Greece's UNESCO Park Perfect in Autumn
Escape to Zagori National Park, Greece's newest UNESCO World Heritage site, where dramatic gorges, stone villages and pristine wilderness create the perfect autumn getaway. Discover why this hidden gem shines brightest during the golden months.
British tourist dies during Rhodes holiday getaway
A 44-year-old British man has died suddenly while on holiday in Rhodes, with local authorities investigating the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death during what should have been a dream Greek getaway.
British tourists in Crete shooting: Four arrests
Shocking details emerge as four suspects are arrested following a shooting incident in Crete that left British tourists terrified. Exclusive updates from Vorizia village investigation.
British tourist among two dead in Crete shooting tragedy
Exclusive: Two dead including Greek local and British man in Crete resort shooting, as police hunt for gunman and Foreign Office confirms UK national involvement in the tourist hotspot incident.
Food Bank Crisis as Benefits Lapse Sparks Hunger Fears
UK food banks face unprecedented strain as vital government food assistance programmes expire, leaving vulnerable families struggling to afford basic essentials amid rising food costs.
Hygiene Poverty Crisis Grips UK Schools Amid Soaring Costs
Soaring living costs are pushing families into hygiene poverty, with schools across Britain now supplying basic toiletries and period products to struggling pupils.
Emilia Clarke joins child poverty campaign with MPs
Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke unites with MPs and charities in urgent call for government to reinstate legally-binding child poverty targets as crisis deepens across Britain.
Broken Britain: London Poverty Crisis Deepens
Shocking new data reveals how areas like Jaywick and London boroughs show escalating deprivation, food bank reliance, and child poverty amid Britain's growing inequality divide.
Britain's Poverty Paradox: Pensioners vs Children
New analysis reveals the stark political choice facing Britain: tackling pensioner poverty has come at the expense of children. Discover why our welfare system forces this impossible decision and what it means for the nation's future.
Child poverty crisis: 73 areas where most children face hardship
Shocking new data reveals the devastating scale of child poverty across England, with nearly all children in dozens of regions living in low-income households, raising urgent questions about government policy and social inequality.
Full abolition of two-child benefit cap essential to cut poverty
New research reveals partial reforms to the controversial two-child benefit limit won't significantly reduce poverty, with experts calling for complete abolition to protect vulnerable families.
American tourist found dead on remote Crete hiking trail
A 55-year-old American tourist has been discovered deceased on a remote Cretan hiking path, sparking a major emergency response and investigation into the tragic incident.
Children overtake pensioners in UK poverty crisis
New analysis reveals a dramatic reversal in UK poverty trends, with children overtaking pensioners as the age group most likely to live in poverty. The triple lock's success for retirees contrasts sharply with growing child deprivation.
IFS: Child Poverty to Reach Record High in UK
New analysis reveals child poverty in Britain is projected to reach its highest level since records began, with nearly one in three children affected by 2028-29.
Greece strike: Workers protest labour law reforms
Greece faces major disruption as workers across multiple sectors stage a 24-hour strike protesting new employment legislation that critics claim dismantles worker protections.
Athens grinds to halt in mass strike over labour reforms
Greek workers bring Athens to a standstill in 24-hour general strike protesting new employment law they claim will destroy workers' rights and create 'barbaric' conditions.
Benefit cap leaves families with 50p daily after essentials
Shocking new research reveals the benefit cap is pushing thousands of UK families into extreme poverty, with some having less than 50p per person per day for food and other essentials after housing costs.
Scotland's World Cup hopes dashed by Greece defeat
Steve Clarke's Scotland suffer heartbreaking defeat against Greece in crucial World Cup qualifier, leaving their 2026 tournament hopes hanging by a thread after dramatic Hampden Park clash.
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