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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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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