🔍 New Research Challenges the “Work Beats Poverty” Mantra! 🔍
In a groundbreaking study, researchers are shaking up what we thought about tackling poverty. The age-old idea that employment automatically lifts families out of poverty might not be the full story. With millions of UK kids still living in poverty despite high employment rates, experts are calling for a fresh approach.
The hot topic? The two-child benefit cap. This policy, limiting financial help to the first two children in a family, pulls a shocking 109 children into poverty daily. Both Chancellor Rachel Reeves and PM Sir Keir Starmer are dropping hints – the cap might just be on the chopping block soon! Could this be the game-changer needed to lift thousands out of hardship?
According to the London School of Economics and University of Glasgow, the focus should be on boosting social security benefits. They argue that simply pushing for higher employment rates won’t cut it if we’re serious about slashing child poverty rates. Interestingly, 35% of struggling families already have everyone working, but wages just aren’t keeping up with inflation and family needs.
Professor Kitty Stewart puts it succinctly: more work doesn’t mean less poverty. Families need the right support to manage the hefty costs of raising children – something other countries seem to nail.
The pressure is ramping up, with a coalition of health and education professionals urging the government to ditch the two-child limit entirely. Every day the policy stays, more kids fall into poverty. 📉
Let’s see how this plays out – could a policy shift put us on track for a fairer, thriving future for all kids? 🌟
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