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As a single mum to three children, the two-child benefit cap reminds me that society judges me
ruth talbot
Ruth Talbot

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
summer holiday childcare
Childcare

How to save money on childcare over the summer holidays

What is the two-child benefit limit and how does it impact families?
three children/ two-child benefit cap
Benefits

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
zoo
Summer survival guide

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
flats in london
Benefits

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'
thea who is impacted by the two child limit on benefits
Two-child benefit cap

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
Adoption

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
Cost of living

Free and cheap things to do with the kids over the 2024 summer holidays

Labour 'considering' scrapping two-child benefit cap
phillipson and starmer at school
Child poverty

Labour 'considering' scrapping two-child benefit cap

Summer holiday childcare costs surge to more than £1,000 per child: 'Stressed out to the max'
child drawing
Childcare

Summer holiday childcare costs surge to more than £1,000 per child: 'Stressed out to the max'

Dear Keir Starmer, I'm a single mum and NHS worker. Please don't make me regret voting for you
Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria enter 10 Downing Street
Tayyaba Siddiqui

Dear Keir Starmer, I'm a single mum and NHS worker. Please don't make me regret voting for you

I'm a disabled parent on benefits. Who will speak for me this general election?
mum with two children
Chris

I'm a disabled parent on benefits. Who will speak for me this general election?

Sunak's flagship free childcare scheme under threat from staffing 'crisis'
child at window
Childcare

Sunak's flagship free childcare scheme under threat from staffing 'crisis'

Free school meals: Who is eligible? And how do you apply? Here's all you need to know
Free school meals
Free school meals

Free school meals: Who is eligible? And how do you apply? Here's all you need to know

Even Suella Braverman wants to end the two-child benefit cap. Why is Labour refusing to budge?
suella braverman
Child poverty

Even Suella Braverman wants to end the two-child benefit cap. Why is Labour refusing to budge?

DWP shamed over 'cruel' two-child benefit cap as millions trapped in poverty: 'Scrap this sibling tax'
Benefits

DWP shamed over 'cruel' two-child benefit cap as millions trapped in poverty: 'Scrap this sibling tax'

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
'A national scandal': Shocking number of kids living in dangerously mouldy homes, social workers say
cold and damp
Cost of living crisis

'A national scandal': Shocking number of kids living in dangerously mouldy homes, social workers say

I'm a single mum living in poverty. Worrying about how it affects my children keeps me up at night
child poverty/ child and mum
Lauren

I'm a single mum living in poverty. Worrying about how it affects my children keeps me up at night

Family court sees trauma every day. Here's how we can help struggling parents break the cycle
Teresa Thornhill

Family court sees trauma every day. Here's how we can help struggling parents break the cycle

'Utterly dire situation': Childcare costs surge to 'eye-watering' £158 per week
childcare
Childcare

'Utterly dire situation': Childcare costs surge to 'eye-watering' £158 per week

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