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£500M Fund Aims to Transform Lives of 200,000 Kids

7/14/2025

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Rachel Reeves is set to unveil the transformative £500 million Better Futures Fund in Wigan on Monday, a bold initiative designed to uplift 200,000 vulnerable children over the next decade. By tackling critical challenges such as school absenteeism and mental health, this program aims to create lasting change, with plans to secure an extra £500 million to amplify its reach.

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Rachel Reeves is set to unveil the transformative £500 million Better Futures Fund in Wigan on Monday, a bold initiative designed to uplift 200,000 vulnerable children over the next decade. By tackling critical challenges such as school absenteeism and mental health, this program aims to create lasting change, with plans to secure an extra £500 million to amplify its reach.