• How can government reduce child poverty?

  • Oct 3 2024
  • Length: 34 mins
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How can government reduce child poverty?

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    Currently, around 4.3 million children - that’s around 30% of all kids - are living in relative poverty. Since 2010 that figure has risen by over 700,000 and the new government has made tackling child poverty one of its key policy objectives, with a cross-government strategy due to be published in 2025.


    In today’s episode, we’ll explore the factors contributing to this increase in child poverty, including changes to the benefits system, housing challenges, and the broader economic context. We’ll look at the long-run impacts that child poverty has and examine the potential policy options available to reduce child poverty.


    To do that, Carl is joined by Tom Waters and Christine Farquharson.


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