Research finds that some parents, particularly those claiming Universal Credit, see little or no financial gain from working more hours because of the cost of childcare.
The Child Poverty Action Group is calling for re-investment in social security support for the UK’s children, and making detailed recommendations to improve the design and function of universal credit.
One in 10 parents under 30 in the UK has used a foodbank and one in six skips meals because they cannot afford food, according to research by Young Women’s Trust.