Government Unveils Largest Child Poverty Strategy Aimed at Helping Thousands in Birmingham Thursday, December 4, 2025 childpoverty birmingham government strategy benefits childcare education povertyreduction housing familysupport The UK Government has launched its most ambitious Child Poverty Strategy yet, promising a host of measures designed to support families and children across Birmingham and the West Midlands. With an alarming 4.45 million … Read More
The Budget Decision Poised to Transform the Lives of 67,000 Poorest Children in Birmingham Wednesday, November 26, 2025 childpoverty universalcredit benefitcap birmingham twochildlimit budget2025 labour socialpolicy familysupport costofliving Birmingham is home to more families with three or more children than any other UK city, making today’s Budget decision particularly significant for its poorest households. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is widely expected to remove … Read More
Prime Minister Announces Expansion of Free Breakfast Clubs to Combat Child Hunger in Birmingham Wednesday, November 19, 2025 breakfast childpoverty birmingham starmer schools funding foodsecurity costofliving government education Dozens of new free breakfast clubs are set to open across Birmingham, aiming to address concerns that many children are going hungry and struggling to focus in class. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled an ambitious plan … Read More
Labour Deputy Leader Urges Immediate Full Lift of Two-Child Benefit Cap Friday, November 7, 2025 labour welfare childpoverty benefits taxation politics budget trust government dwp Lucy Powell, the deputy leader of the Labour Party, has emphatically called for the government to urgently lift the two-child benefit cap in full, highlighting the devastating impact the policy has on child poverty. Powell … Read More