Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled the government’s comprehensive new strategy aimed at reducing child poverty by 550,000 by 2030. The long-awaited strategy, which includes an expansion of free school meals and more accessible childcare, was described as a “moral mission” for the country. Starmer emphasized that tackling child poverty would yield long-term benefits by alleviating pressure on public services and supporting the working poor. The Institute for Public Policy Research noted that regions with the highest existing poverty rates are expected to see the largest proportional increases in household income.
Date: December 05, 2025. Source: independent.co