Starmer's child poverty plan targets 550,000 kids
Keir Starmer sets out Labour's 'moral mission' to cut child poverty, scrapping the two-child benefit limit. The move draws Tory fire, branded a 'Benefits Street' policy. Read the full analysis.
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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.
Labour's Child Poverty Plan: Scrap Two-Child Limit
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden launches Labour's child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap. He insists further welfare reform is essential to tackle rising costs and help people into work.
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.
Labour's Child Poverty Strategy Lifts 500,000 Children
PM Keir Starmer launches Labour's moral mission to tackle child poverty, scrapping the two-child limit and expanding free school meals. Read his exclusive column.
Labour's child poverty strategy targets 550,000 kids
Prime Minister Keir Starmer launches a landmark child poverty strategy, pledging to lift over half a million children out of poverty by 2030 by scrapping the two-child benefit limit and boosting childcare support.
HMRC £897 alert for backdated Child Benefit claims
HMRC urges UK families to claim up to £897 per child in backdated Child Benefit. Learn eligibility, rates, and how to claim via the official app before the deadline.
Poll: Voters back scrapping two-child benefit cap
Exclusive polling reveals public support for ending the two-child limit. Failing to tackle child poverty could most damage Labour's re-election hopes. Read the full analysis.
Kinnock: Labour Budget reverses Tory child poverty injustice
Neil Kinnock praises Rachel Reeves's Budget for scrapping two-child benefit limit, calling it crucial for fighting child poverty and economic growth. Read the full analysis.
Reeves' Budget Ends Rape Clause, Lifts Kids from Poverty
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps the 'barbaric' two-child limit and rape clause, lifting hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty in a landmark Labour budget.
Reeves Lifts 1.5M Children from Poverty, Axes Rape Clause
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a historic Budget, scrapping the two-child limit and the 'barbaric' rape clause, lifting 1.5 million children out of poverty. A landmark day for social justice.
Labour Ends Two-Child Benefit Cap in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abolishes controversial two-child benefit cap in first Labour budget, delivering major victory for backbenchers and families across Britain.
Reeves abolishes two-child benefit cap in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps controversial two-child benefit limit, helping 450,000 children in poverty. The move hailed as Labour finding its moral purpose.
Two-Child Cap Scrapped, Freeing £150m for Scotland
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends the two-child benefit cap, freeing £150m for Scotland to tackle child poverty. Discover the Budget's impact on families and new funding.
Streeting calls for end to two-child benefit cap
Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers powerful speech on child poverty, urging an end to the two-child benefit cap ahead of the Budget. Read his full verdict.
Streeting's Poverty Speech Sparks Leadership Rumours
Health Secretary Wes Streeting makes eve-of-Budget plea on child poverty, denying leadership ambitions while calling for end to two-child benefit cap. Read the full story.
Labour to scrap two-child benefit cap in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves expected to abolish controversial two-child benefit cap in Budget announcement, potentially lifting 350,000 children from poverty. Full details revealed.
Labour to scrap two-child benefit limit in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit in Wednesday's Budget, a move experts say will help lift children out of poverty. Discover Labour's anti-poverty strategy.
Ashworth Urges Labour to Prioritise Children in Budget
Former shadow health secretary Jon Ashworth demands Labour puts children at the heart of next week's budget, calling for urgent action on poverty and the two-child benefit cap.
Rayner: Scrap Two-Child Cap to End Child Poverty
Angela Rayner urges the Labour government to abolish the two-child benefit cap, calling child poverty an 'evil' that must be challenged. She refutes claims that people have children for benefits.
Girl, 11, starved to death, body found in bin
An 11-year-old Connecticut girl died from starvation after being denied food for two weeks. Her mother has pleaded not guilty to murder. Read the full story.
Reeves may lift two-child benefit cap in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals potential end to austerity-era two-child benefit cap, a move that could lift 630,000 children from poverty and ease Labour backbench discontent.
Labour civil war erupts over tax and benefit policies
Labour faces internal turmoil as new deputy leader Ellie Reeves defends manifesto vow against income tax hikes while Left demands wealth taxes and two-child benefit cap abolition.
Child sex doll seized at UK border in shocking discovery
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
Police Scrutinised Over Grooming Gang Failures
UK police forces are under pressure to improve responses to child grooming gangs as a landmark report reveals inconsistent recording practices and BeaconPort launches new intelligence system.
Australia launches public child sex offender registry
In a groundbreaking move for child safety, Australia announces a national public registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents with crucial information to protect their children.
Toddler found wandering London streets alone overnight
A three-year-old child was discovered wandering unsupervised in East London's Upton Park area during early morning hours, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
Child found wandering alone in East London before dawn
A young child was discovered wandering alone near Upton Park station in East London before dawn, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
Lucy Powell Leads Labour Deputy Leadership Race
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell is positioning herself as the leading candidate in Labour's deputy leadership race, creating internal tensions as Keir Starmer's party prepares for potential government.
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