A coalition including chidren's charities and teaching unions says the services and support that children and young people rely on are at breaking point.
Sixty Bishops from the Church of England and senior representatives from other Christian, Jewish and Muslim organisations have come together to urge the Government to rethink its two-child limit policy, one year on from its introduction.
End Child Poverty coalition says the collapse of the availability of interest free credit through the Government’s Social Fund may be a significant factor contributing to families having to use high cost credit to pay for household essentials.