Children in England are experiencing severe poverty, with some describing living conditions as 'Dickensian,' including homes infested with rats. Basic needs are not being met, as children see foods like bacon as luxuries and lack access to proper hygiene facilities. The government's two-child benefit cap hinders additional support for families, while a new 1 billion package aims to alleviate crises. However, government efforts are complicated by previous spending decisions and reluctance to adjust benefit policies further. The recent report on children's poverty aims to inform governmental strategies.
Dame Rachel de Souza highlighted that many children are experiencing 'Dickensian' levels of poverty, living in homes with rats and lacking basic necessities.
Many children see bacon as a luxury food and struggle to maintain personal hygiene, with schools sometimes washing their clothes.
The impact of the two-child benefit cap prevents families from claiming assistance for additional children, exacerbating financial struggles.
The government announced a 1 billion package to improve crisis support but has faced challenges in lifting children out of poverty.
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