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Report Finds Over 95,000 Children Are In Poverty

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The report finds the cost of living crisis, especially food and energy, is putting strain on families.

Over 95,000 children are in poverty, according to the Child Poverty Monitor.

It's also found almost one in five children were experiencing enforced deprivation last year.

This means there were over 200,000 children living in a household at risk of being unable to afford some of the most basic items needed.

The report finds the cost of living crisis, especially food and energy, is putting strain on families.

The Children's Right Alliance wants the government to act now, instead of talking about creating a new Second-Tier Child Benefit payment.

The organisation says Budget 2027 must prioritise children and families struggling with rising costs and housing pressures, while also warning against any cuts to services aimed at reducing poverty

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