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.
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Labour's child poverty plan: Scrap two-child limit, hint at welfare reform
Labour launches a new child poverty strategy, pledging to end the two-child benefit cap. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden insists further welfare reform is still needed to tackle rising costs and inactivity. Read the full details.
Labour's strategy aims to lift 550,000 children from poverty
Labour's new child poverty strategy targets lifting 550,000 children above the poverty line by 2030, tackling the stark reality that most poor children now live in working families. Discover the plan's key measures.
Labour tackles child poverty with new budget and early years plan
Labour's new strategy tackles child poverty by lifting the two-child benefit cap and funding early years support. Discover the impact on families and the political shift.
New UK Strategy to Lift 550,000 Children from Poverty
The UK government's new child poverty strategy includes help to leave temporary housing and childcare support, aiming to lift over half a million children out of poverty by 2030.
Bertrand Russell's maths quote applies to UK fiscal forecasts
A university professor invokes Bertrand Russell's famous definition of mathematics to critique the uncertainty of the UK's five-year fiscal headroom forecasts. Read the latest letters to the editor.
3.7 Million Compete for 38,100 Chinese Civil Service Posts
A record 3.7 million applicants in China are competing for just 38,100 civil service roles, highlighting a major shift towards job security amid economic uncertainty. Discover the driving forces behind this trend.
Rachel Reeves' Budget Faces Backlash Over Tax and Welfare
Rachel Reeves' debut budget as Chancellor triggers fierce debate with personal tax allowance freezes and the retained two-child limit. Critics argue the measures disproportionately impact lower earners.
Cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 for younger savers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Cash ISA reduction to £12,000 from April 2027 while increasing savings tax rates. Discover how this impacts your financial future.
Rachel Reeves' £26bn Budget: Key Tax and Spending Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals £26 billion tax overhaul including mansion tax on £2m+ properties and scrapping two-child benefit limit. Full breakdown of Budget measures.
ISA limit may be cut to £12,000 in Budget
Savers urged to act as Cash ISA limits could be cut from £20,000 to £12,000 in Wednesday's Budget. Explore tax-free savings alternatives now.
Slovakia's 6km/h Pavement Speed Limit Sparks Outcry
Slovakia introduces a controversial 6km/h speed limit for cyclists and skateboarders on pavements from 2026, facing criticism for being impractical. Discover the full story.
Islington Parents Campaign for 10mph Speed Limits
Furious parents in Islington are campaigning for radical 10mph speed limits outside schools and residential areas after a spate of near-misses. Discover why this London borough could set a national precedent for pedestrian safety.
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