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Dutch Child Ombudsman Report: Poverty Impacts Children's Well-being
A new report by the Dutch Child Ombudsman reveals that despite various initiatives, children growing up in poverty continue to experience significant challenges to their well-being and development, with a lack of security and future prospects cited as major factors.
Dutch Child Ombudsman Report: Poverty Impacts Children's Well-being
A new report by the Dutch Child Ombudsman reveals that despite various initiatives, children growing up in poverty continue to experience significant challenges to their well-being and development, with a lack of security and future prospects cited as major factors.
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16% Bias Score
California Poverty Rate Remains High Despite State's Wealth
A new report reveals California's poverty rate stands at 17.7% in 2024, tied with Louisiana as the highest in the US, largely due to the expiration of pandemic-era aid programs and recent federal budget cuts.
California Poverty Rate Remains High Despite State's Wealth
A new report reveals California's poverty rate stands at 17.7% in 2024, tied with Louisiana as the highest in the US, largely due to the expiration of pandemic-era aid programs and recent federal budget cuts.
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44% Bias Score
UK Food Bank Use Soars, Exposing Government Failure on Child Poverty
The Trussell Trust, the UK's largest food bank network, reports a sharp increase in food bank use, highlighting the government's failure to address child poverty and improve living standards, impacting millions.
UK Food Bank Use Soars, Exposing Government Failure on Child Poverty
The Trussell Trust, the UK's largest food bank network, reports a sharp increase in food bank use, highlighting the government's failure to address child poverty and improve living standards, impacting millions.
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48% Bias Score
Financial Worries Rise Among Parents of Minors in Germany
A July-August 2025 Forsa Institute poll commissioned by Save the Children, surveying over 1000 German parents, reveals a significant increase in parental anxiety about meeting children's basic needs, particularly among low-income families, prompting renewed calls for stronger child support.
Financial Worries Rise Among Parents of Minors in Germany
A July-August 2025 Forsa Institute poll commissioned by Save the Children, surveying over 1000 German parents, reveals a significant increase in parental anxiety about meeting children's basic needs, particularly among low-income families, prompting renewed calls for stronger child support.
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32% Bias Score
Rising School Lunch Prices in England
Increased food and energy costs, alongside a government-mandated national insurance hike, are forcing English schools to raise lunch prices, impacting low-income families.
Rising School Lunch Prices in England
Increased food and energy costs, alongside a government-mandated national insurance hike, are forcing English schools to raise lunch prices, impacting low-income families.
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16% Bias Score
Families Struggle with Rising Food Costs During School Holidays
Rising food prices are forcing families to adopt creative strategies, such as buying reduced items and meticulous meal planning, to feed their children during the six-week school summer holiday; charities warn current funding is insufficient to support all struggling households.
Families Struggle with Rising Food Costs During School Holidays
Rising food prices are forcing families to adopt creative strategies, such as buying reduced items and meticulous meal planning, to feed their children during the six-week school summer holiday; charities warn current funding is insufficient to support all struggling households.
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32% Bias Score
Labour Considers Taxing Gambling Firms to Fund Child Benefit Increase
Labour's deputy leadership candidate Lucy Powell proposed raising taxes on gambling firms to fund the lifting of the two-child benefit cap, a policy also supported by the education secretary Bridget Phillipson, while acknowledging public exasperation over past mistakes.
Labour Considers Taxing Gambling Firms to Fund Child Benefit Increase
Labour's deputy leadership candidate Lucy Powell proposed raising taxes on gambling firms to fund the lifting of the two-child benefit cap, a policy also supported by the education secretary Bridget Phillipson, while acknowledging public exasperation over past mistakes.
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40% Bias Score
Rising UK School Uniform Costs Create Financial Strain on Families
A Luton mother describes the rising cost of school uniforms and related expenses as "scary," while a local charity reports a 15-20% increase in demand for free school supplies, highlighting the financial burden on families and potential impact on children's education.
Rising UK School Uniform Costs Create Financial Strain on Families
A Luton mother describes the rising cost of school uniforms and related expenses as "scary," while a local charity reports a 15-20% increase in demand for free school supplies, highlighting the financial burden on families and potential impact on children's education.
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52% Bias Score
UK's Two-Child Benefit Cap Sparks Debate Amidst Child Poverty Concerns
Amidst rising child poverty rates in the UK, the two-child benefit cap is facing renewed criticism, with some arguing it exacerbates inequality while others defend it as a necessary measure.
UK's Two-Child Benefit Cap Sparks Debate Amidst Child Poverty Concerns
Amidst rising child poverty rates in the UK, the two-child benefit cap is facing renewed criticism, with some arguing it exacerbates inequality while others defend it as a necessary measure.
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40% Bias Score
Financial Barriers Limit Subject Choices for Low-Income Students
A survey reveals that 23% of English secondary school students receiving free school meals avoided subjects like geography and languages due to costs, compared to 9% of non-FSM students, highlighting financial barriers impacting educational choices.
Financial Barriers Limit Subject Choices for Low-Income Students
A survey reveals that 23% of English secondary school students receiving free school meals avoided subjects like geography and languages due to costs, compared to 9% of non-FSM students, highlighting financial barriers impacting educational choices.
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40% Bias Score
Financial Strain on Families Due to High School Uniform Costs in England
A survey reveals that almost half of 2,000 English parents are worried about the cost of school uniforms, with many skipping meals or using credit to pay, prompting the education secretary to urge schools to reduce the number of branded items required.
Financial Strain on Families Due to High School Uniform Costs in England
A survey reveals that almost half of 2,000 English parents are worried about the cost of school uniforms, with many skipping meals or using credit to pay, prompting the education secretary to urge schools to reduce the number of branded items required.
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44% Bias Score
Kinnock Urges End to Two-Child Benefit Cap to Reduce Child Poverty
Former Labour leader Lord Kinnock urged the party to scrap the two-child benefit cap, citing government data showing nearly 1.7 million children live in households affected by the policy and arguing that abolishing it could lift 600,000 children out of poverty; he suggested funding this through a we...
Kinnock Urges End to Two-Child Benefit Cap to Reduce Child Poverty
Former Labour leader Lord Kinnock urged the party to scrap the two-child benefit cap, citing government data showing nearly 1.7 million children live in households affected by the policy and arguing that abolishing it could lift 600,000 children out of poverty; he suggested funding this through a we...
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44% Bias Score
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