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DWP figures show two in five single parents are living in poverty: 'It's a terrible situation'
DWP figures show two in five single parents are living in poverty: 'It's a terrible situation'
New government figures confirm that single parents are far more likely to be living in poverty than couples. Ruth Talbot, founder of Single Parent Rights, calls for change
Families torn apart for not earning enough under 'unfair' visa rules: 'I can't take care of my husband'
Families torn apart for not earning enough under 'unfair' visa rules: 'I can't take care of my husband'
I'm a disabled person claiming benefits – and I've lost all hope in the Labour government
I'm a disabled person claiming benefits – and I've lost all hope in the Labour government
Over 85,000 children in Britain living in extreme poverty: 'There's a sense of hopelessness'
Over 85,000 children in Britain living in extreme poverty: 'There's a sense of hopelessness'
No recourse to public funds traps families like mine in poverty. It's time the government ended it
No recourse to public funds traps families like mine in poverty. It's time the government ended it
Emmerdale star talks taking on a father's agony in missing person story: 'I hope it makes people think'
Emmerdale star talks taking on a father's agony in missing person story: 'I hope it makes people think'
Manchester City and England football star Chloe Kelly: 'A smile on your face goes a long way'
Manchester City and England football star Chloe Kelly: 'A smile on your face goes a long way'
Sophie Ellis-Bextor: 'It wasn't the easiest thing to be a new mum at 25 making pop music'
Sophie Ellis-Bextor: 'It wasn't the easiest thing to be a new mum at 25 making pop music'
Laura Mvula: 'I don't know if I'd be a singer without my family'
Laura Mvula: 'I don't know if I'd be a singer without my family'
Balancing childcare and work is driving up poverty – especially for children with additional needs
Balancing childcare and work is driving up poverty – especially for children with additional needs
Every family has a secret. By uncovering mine, I liberated my grandmother's sorrowful story
Every family has a secret. By uncovering mine, I liberated my grandmother's sorrowful story
Universal credit is not enough for single parents like me – I'm relying on food banks to survive
Universal credit is not enough for single parents like me – I'm relying on food banks to survive
Government is 'excluding' disadvantaged kids from free childcare. It could trap them in poverty
Government is 'excluding' disadvantaged kids from free childcare. It could trap them in poverty
Government must put things right and lift two-child benefit cap in Autumn Budget, says Labour MP
Government must put things right and lift two-child benefit cap in Autumn Budget, says Labour MP
Single mum reveals how two-child benefit cap 'punishes' families like hers: 'We're struggling'
Single mum reveals how two-child benefit cap 'punishes' families like hers: 'We're struggling'
Surge in babies dying before their first birthday, study finds – especially in deprived areas
Surge in babies dying before their first birthday, study finds – especially in deprived areas
As a single mum to three children, the two-child benefit cap reminds me that society judges me
As a single mum to three children, the two-child benefit cap reminds me that society judges me
How to save money on childcare over the summer holidays
How to save money on childcare over the summer holidays
What is the two-child benefit limit and how does it impact families?
What is the two-child benefit limit and how does it impact families?
23 discounted days out for families on universal credit and other benefits this summer holiday
23 discounted days out for families on universal credit and other benefits this summer holiday
Benefit cap and unaffordable rents leave tens of thousands of families at risk of destitution
Benefit cap and unaffordable rents leave tens of thousands of families at risk of destitution
This is the harsh reality of the two-child benefit cap for families: 'It's like wearing a scarlet letter'
This is the harsh reality of the two-child benefit cap for families: 'It's like wearing a scarlet letter'
Cost of living crisis is causing adoption rates to decline – but every child deserves a loving home
Cost of living crisis is causing adoption rates to decline – but every child deserves a loving home
Free and cheap things to do with the kids over the 2024 summer holidays
