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Some 86% of state-funded schools and colleges in England – both primary and secondary – were surveyed by the Children’s Commissioner’s office.

When people think about living in poor neighborhoods, they often assume everything costs less. But the reality is more complicated. Many everyday expenses actually cost more in these areas, creating extra stress for those already struggling. This can make it even harder to get ahead or break the cycle of…

She escaped poverty to become a leading light of the Labour party, only to be brought down over a property tax payment scandal

Following last month’s economic reform roundtable, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said all attendees agreed “higher living standards is the holy grail, and a more productive economy is how we deliver it”.

His comments come ahead of the expected publication of the Government’s child poverty strategy this autumn.

Exclusive: Cross-party Poverty Strategy Commission says abolishing limit would be part of its ‘once in a generation’ plan

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson admits shame over 4.5M children in poverty. Faith leaders demand scrapping two-child cap

In today’s newsletter: Poor teacher recruitment and retainment puts children on the back foot before they barely step in the classroom

The Association of School and College Leaders has called for a rethink of the expectations on schools and colleges.

Labor Day is a great time to remember that we can make workers vastly better off by empowering more of them to vote with their feet, both within countries and through international migration.

Survey says children avoiding subjects such as geography and languages because of fears about extra costs