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UK Child Poverty Taskforce Considers Reviving Sure Start Program

5/26/2025

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The UK child poverty taskforce is considering bringing back Sure Start, a program praised for its past success, despite funding worries. Senior ministers back the initiative, while Labour leader Starmer aims to remove the two-child benefit cap. In contrast, Conservative leader Badenoch opposes this move but vows to reinstate the winter fuel allowance for all pensioners.

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The UK child poverty taskforce is considering bringing back Sure Start, a program praised for its past success, despite funding worries. Senior ministers back the initiative, while Labour leader Starmer aims to remove the two-child benefit cap. In contrast, Conservative leader Badenoch opposes this move but vows to reinstate the winter fuel allowance for all pensioners.