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Hepatitis B vaccine recommended for all UK adults

A major UK vaccine advisory body now recommends the hepatitis B vaccine for all adults, not just high-risk groups. This significant policy shift aims to eliminate the virus nationwide.

Explaining the UK's New Child Poverty Strategy

The UK government has unveiled a new strategy to tackle child poverty. We break down the key measures, funding, and what it means for families across the nation. Read the full analysis.

Labour abolishes two-child limit on benefits

The new Labour government has abolished the controversial two-child benefit limit. While a vital step, experts urge further action to meet child poverty targets. Read the analysis.

Record 172,000 children in England's temporary housing

Official figures reveal an 8.2% annual rise in children living in temporary accommodation in England. The Guardian is seeking to hear from affected UK parents about the impact on family life and education.

Labour's Plan to Lift 550,000 Children from Poverty

The Labour government unveils its child poverty strategy, targeting 550,000 children by 2030 with expanded childcare, free school meals, and support for vulnerable families. Read the full details.

CDC Panel Delays Vote on Infant Hepatitis B Vaccine

A key US vaccine advisory committee has postponed a crucial vote on restricting infant hepatitis B immunisation after a contentious meeting. Experts warn of far-reaching health consequences. Read the full story.

RFK Jr's Panel Weighs Delay of Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine

A US vaccine advisory committee, reshaped by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, is considering a major shift in childhood immunisation policy. Experts warn the move could reverse decades of progress in combating the liver disease.

Labour Budget Ends Two-Child Benefit Cap

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a Labour budget, scrapping the controversial two-child benefit cap in a move set to lift thousands of children out of poverty. Discover the new fair tax measures.

Two-Child Benefit Limit Abolished in UK Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves abolishes the controversial two-child benefit limit, lifting 450,000 children out of poverty. Discover the impact and the political fallout of this landmark decision.

Reeves' Budget Scraps Two-Child Benefit Cap

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a Labour-core Budget, scrapping the two-child benefit cap to lift a million children from poverty. Discover the key measures and political impact.

Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped by Chancellor

Chancellor Rachel Reeves abolishes the two-child benefit cap in the Autumn Budget, a move set to lift 450,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Discover the full impact.

Reeves' 'Hokey Cokey' Budget Targets £20bn Shortfall

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares a heavily-leaked budget addressing a £20bn financial hole through tax threshold freezes, potential mansion taxes, and cost of living relief. Will it satisfy Labour MPs?

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