universal credit

'They're Literally Starving Us' – Families Of Kids On Free School Meals Speak Out

Parents say their families have been "cast aside" and treated with contempt – but that Marcus Rashford is a "saint".
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Why Universal Credit Is Not A Universal Answer To Covid's Economic Devastation

A voter's Facebook post about UC covering the cost of children's meals is circulating among Tory MPs - but is it "tin eared"?
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Why Boris Johnson’s Excuses About Free School Meals Don’t Add Up

The prime minister claims billions has been invested for children – but will that money actually reach those in need?
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Boris Johnson Says Free School Meals Are Not The 'Best Way' To Feed Hungry Children

Prime minister responds to Marcus Rashford campaign by saying he is "very proud" of support the government has given to families.
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This Is Just How Badly The Government's School Meals Vote Went Down

Even Boris Johnson’s own constituency council has stepped in.
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Marcus Rashford Turns Johnson's 'Level Up' Rhetoric Against Him In Push To Extend Free School Meals

England footballer tells HuffPost UK extending free school meals to holidays is only a ‘sticking plaster’ and change to Universal Credit needed.
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Johnson Rejects Rashford Call For Free School Meals Over Christmas

No.10 said schools should not "regularly" provide food during holidays.
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Rishi Sunak Said Everyone Who Needed Help Would Get It. But Millions Won't

Lockdown 2.0 comes with a greatly scaled-down level of support for workers, businesses and students – but the government has refused to budge.
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Marcus Rashford Launches New Petition To End Child Hunger

Footballer steps up pressure on Boris Johnson over child hunger during Covid crisis.
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Tory Voters Face £1,000 Hit From Rishi Sunak’s Planned Welfare Cuts

The "red wall" will be worst affected if chancellor allows temporary universal credit and tax credits boost to end in April, Resolution Foundation warns.
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