At the end of 2018, the Work and Pensions Committee conducted an inquiry into the current state of the UK’s welfare safety net, prompted by the evidence of debt, hunger and homelessness it has heard across several recent inquiries. The inquiry, launched as the UN’s Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty made an investigative visit to … Continue reading
Have you witnessed, experienced or dealt with children’s food insecurity? Then the Children’s Future Food inquiry, hosted by the APPG for Hunger and Food Poverty, wants to hear from you over the next few months. This parliamentary inquiry into children’s food insecurity in the UK has a particular focus on on disadvantaged groups, and seeks submissions to the … Continue reading
The Big Give is on the lookout for more charities to join the Christmas Challenge in 2018 & has confirmed funding for child poverty projects in London After a record breaking campaign in 2017 which raised over £11.3 million for over 500 charities, the Big Give wants to support even more charities in 2018. … Continue reading
If you’re keen to tackle child poverty in your area, it is worth asking your local candidates who are up for election what they plan to do about it. We’ve distilled our London Local Elections manifesto into a couple of key questions, which you could use to lobby your candidates, whether at formal hustings events, when … Continue reading
Government figures out today confirm London families struggling in grip of poverty 22 March 2018 HBAI figures released today highlight that London’s levels of child poverty continue to be higher than any other region in England. 37% of children in London are living in poverty. That’s over 700,000 children. More children live in poverty … Continue reading
London Child Poverty Alliance has come together to publish a manifesto for London’s Local Authorities, with twelve recommendations which could make things better for London’s families. Download our manifesto here or read it below. You can also read our draft questions for candidates here. Doing better for London’s families London is an economically dynamic city with … Continue reading
Sarah Greenwood, the Trussell Trust London Foodbank Network Manager, discusses foodbanks in London and how the new mayor can help reduce the numbers of people in crisis. “I’ve worked all my adult life but after I was made redundant, my income went from £24k a year to £4k a year… Every mother wants the best for their … Continue reading
Switched on London discuss how a publicly owned energy company in London can achieve an affordable, fair and democratic energy system. The biggest threat to family life in London is the cost of living. Not only housing itself, but the costs of keeping a home running: water, council tax, bills and energy. The struggle for a more … Continue reading
Simon Alcock, Communications and Public Affairs Manager at ClientEarth discusses the impact of air pollution on London’s children and the Clear Air Campaign. Our capital has the filthiest air in Britain. Air pollution, being driven to dangerously high and illegal levels by diesel fumes from our cars, taxis, buses and lorries, is causing almost 10,000 … Continue reading
Dalia Ben-Galim, Director of Policy, Gingerbread, discusses a new proposal to support London’s parents into work Upon the offer of a new job, excitement and relief can soon shift into a logistical balancing act for many parents. As most parents know, finding childcare that is affordable, good quality, in the right location with opening hours … Continue reading
