Entries by Rachel Walters

End Child Poverty Welcomes Commissioner for Human Rights Statement on UK Child Poverty

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08/07/25 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    The Commissioner for Human Rights from the Council of Europe has recently conducted a visit to the UK, with a focus on rising levels of child poverty across the country. His full statement can be viewed here: https://www.coe.int/en/web/commissioner/-/united-kingdom-tackling-poverty-is-crucial-to-protect-children-s-human-rights-a-number-of-other-areas-also-call-for-attention   Joseph Howes, CEO of Buttle UK and Chair of the End […]

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Young Person’s Opinion on the Spending Review

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Today (11/06/25) the Chancellor presented her Spending Review. But what impact will this have for families who are living in poverty? Liv, a Youth Ambassador who has grown up in a low income family explains how she feels about today’s announcement, she says; “Like many others, I’m profoundly disappointed by the Chancellor’s Spending Review today. […]

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Free School Meals Entitlement Increased

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What Does This Mean for Children at School? Today, 5th June 2025, the government have announced they will expand Free School Meal entitlement to all children whose families receive Universal Credit. This is welcome news, and a first step towards much needed investment to lift children out of poverty. But what does this mean for […]

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