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June 11, 2014

Major research project on family ministry in UK churches

A major research project will reveal the scope of families work in the majority of UK Churches. Exploring the Family Ministry Landscape is thought to be the first project of its kind in the UK
April 4, 2014

Real term government cuts leave families up to £450 worse off

Years of real-terms cuts to child benefit, statutory maternity, paternity and adoption pay will leave expectant and new parents up to £450 a year worse off, says the TUC.
April 2, 2014

Housing support cuts 'risk putting families into debt', says charity

The Children's Society has made a strong response to the House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee report on housing support in the reformed welfare system.
January 13, 2014

Archbishop and charity highlight UK family poverty scandal

More than 3 million families are likely to cut back on food to pay their energy bills this winter, the Children’s Society has revealed.
November 18, 2013

UK 'scrooge of Europe' on parental pay, says TUC

The UK ranks last in Europe in giving new parents well-paid leave following the birth of their child, according to new TUC analysis.
October 23, 2013

Working families priced out of housing market in over half of England

New research from Shelter shows that in over half of England, less than 10 per cent of suitable homes are affordable for a typical family.
September 4, 2013

Victory on childcare support for low-income working families

After pressure from anti-poverty activists, the government has announced it is introducing childcare support for low-income working families.
January 7, 2013

Benefits reduction will hit millions, says Children's Society

The chief executive of the Children's Society says that the Welfare Benefits Uprating Bill will make life much harder for millions of people.
December 8, 2012

Government figures show number of homeless families in B&Bs rising

Government figures show the number of homeless families with children living in B&B accomodation has risen by 51 per cent in the past year.
July 6, 2012

Britain’s forgotten children and families