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'An unacceptable truth': 2.4m children in working households are in poverty
13 June 2013
Our statement on the latest Household Below Average Income statistics, released today
Minister's pledge to young carers welcomed by national coalition
12 June 2013
'We are very pleased that the children’s minister has chosen to listen to the concerns of the sector and revisit the provision for young carers in law'
Unaccompanied migrant children and young people need better support
12 June 2013
We welcome the Joint Committee on Human Rights' report calling for more protection for young migrants
Time running out for young carers as MPs debate their future
10 June 2013
Children and families across England are desperately hoping the government takes decisive action on 11 June, to support young carers and their families.
More must be done to fight child sexual exploitation
10 June 2013
We have responded to the Home Affairs Committee report into child sexual exploitation and grooming
Freezing asylum support will hurt vulnerable children – Sarah Teather MP and The Children’s Society
06 June 2013
Response to the Home Office announcement that asylum support rates will be frozen.
young boy sitting in front of his sleeping mother
Report reveals impact on young carers
15 May 2013
Data published today shows a staggering 166,363 children are caring for parents, siblings or family members
Our response to the Queen's Speech
08 May 2013
We have responded to the government's legislative agenda and its impact on children
On Universal Credit’s first trial: 'These reforms must not be a lost opportunity'
28 April 2013
'The fact that families with children are not being targeted during its testing phase is of great concern'
The Rt Revd Tim Thornton receives seat in the House of Lords
25 April 2013
The Children’s Society celebrates another parliamentary voice to champion the needs of children across the country.
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