Mayor unveils plan to tackle child poverty Poor child

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has announced a £28.6 million investment to tackle child poverty, launching the most ambitious and coordinated...

Dan Benn Wed, 07/23/2025 - 10:17
More than half a million more children get free school meals School pupil eating lunch

More than half a million additional children in England will receive free school meals from 2026, as the government announces a landmark expansion of...

Dan Benn Thu, 06/05/2025 - 09:06
North East's First Child Poverty Strategy Revealed Teddy Bear

South Tyneside Council has published its Child Poverty Strategy – the first in the North East.

South Tyneside is one of the most deprived...

jonathand@cogn… Thu, 03/13/2025 - 09:30
Combatting child poverty head on An upset child in poverty

As part of a mission to tackle child poverty, representatives of organisations from across the North East have come together at the region’s first...

Dan Benn Wed, 10/23/2024 - 11:12
Government funding to end child poverty Depressed child sitting on window

The Scottish Government has announced that a further 12 projects are to benefit from funding boosts that will support the mission to tackle child...

Dan Benn Tue, 10/08/2024 - 09:50
Tackling child poverty and boosting communities Poor child walking with single parent

The Welsh Government is supporting communities, and continuing the fight against child poverty, by funding a number of schemes across the country.

... Dan Benn Fri, 10/04/2024 - 11:58
Poverty, prosperity and public services in Scotland Sunset over Edinburgh

The Scottish Government has confirmed its latest Programme for Government, with focuses on eradicating child poverty, building prosperity, and...

Dan Benn Thu, 09/05/2024 - 10:37
Mayor working to reduce child poverty Mother and baby walking through a council estate

The Mayor of the North East has established her plans to tackle the ‘unacceptable’ child poverty in the region.

With a plan that is thought to be...

Dan Benn Thu, 08/29/2024 - 10:44
Projects to eradicate child poverty Woman pushing a child along the pavement in a pushchair

The Scottish Government has announced that projects to end child poverty are to be supported by the second round of a key fund for local authorities.

... Dan Benn Wed, 06/12/2024 - 09:36
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