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'You can hear your stomach growling': Kids call on next government to do more to end child poverty

'You can hear your stomach growling': Kids call on next government to do more to end child poverty
Children are 'angry' that the government is not doing enough to tackle child poverty. Ahead of the general election, two eloquent 11-year-olds told the Big Issue they want politicians to make a real commitment to change
The Lib Dems don't go far enough – we need free meals for all school children, campaigners say

The Lib Dems don't go far enough – we need free meals for all school children, campaigners say
Free school meals: Who is eligible? And how do you apply? Here's all you need to know

Free school meals: Who is eligible? And how do you apply? Here's all you need to know
Sure Start centres helped poorer children do better at GCSEs – before being decimated by Tories
Sure Start centres helped poorer children do better at GCSEs – before being decimated by Tories
Will free school meals and vouchers be offered over the Easter holidays?
Will free school meals and vouchers be offered over the Easter holidays?
'You need food to survive': London borough becomes first in country to give free school meals to all

'You need food to survive': London borough becomes first in country to give free school meals to all
Summer Survival Guide: How to get through the summer holidays in the cost of living crisis

Summer Survival Guide: How to get through the summer holidays in the cost of living crisis
Michael Gove couldn't spend £1.9bn to tackle the housing crisis. So here’s 10 things the money could be spent on instead

Michael Gove couldn't spend £1.9bn to tackle the housing crisis. So here’s 10 things the money could be spent on instead
90,000 people sign open letter to Rishi Sunak demanding free school meals for all

90,000 people sign open letter to Rishi Sunak demanding free school meals for all
Free school meals for all would generate billions for the economy. Here's why

Free school meals for all would generate billions for the economy. Here's why
These countries offer free school meals for all – so why can't the UK?

These countries offer free school meals for all – so why can't the UK?
Seven in 10 children in families on universal credit are not eligible for free school meals

Seven in 10 children in families on universal credit are not eligible for free school meals
Why MP Zarah Sultana is fighting for free school meals

Why MP Zarah Sultana is fighting for free school meals
Zayn Malik calls on Rishi Sunak to offer free school meals to all children in poverty

Zayn Malik calls on Rishi Sunak to offer free school meals to all children in poverty
Children are 'eating rubbers and stealing food' at school because they are hungry

Children are 'eating rubbers and stealing food' at school because they are hungry
Expanding free school meals for all children on universal credit could bring billions in economic gains, government told

Expanding free school meals for all children on universal credit could bring billions in economic gains, government told
Labour would bring in free breakfast clubs at every primary school in England

Labour would bring in free breakfast clubs at every primary school in England
Free school meals pupils earn less than their peers - and the gap only widens as they get older

Free school meals pupils earn less than their peers - and the gap only widens as they get older
National food strategy won't expand free school meals to another 1.1 million children, despite recommendations

National food strategy won't expand free school meals to another 1.1 million children, despite recommendations
Families denied welfare due to immigration rules can now apply for free school meals

Families denied welfare due to immigration rules can now apply for free school meals
Make breakfast clubs a priority in child poverty fight, government told

Make breakfast clubs a priority in child poverty fight, government told
Services ending holiday hunger 'must be open to any child' who needs them

Services ending holiday hunger 'must be open to any child' who needs them
Free school meals announced for 90,000 more pupils

Free school meals announced for 90,000 more pupils
Government extends free school breakfast programme until 2023
