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Published Bottomline, Summer 2004 Government policies have so far focussed on reducing the number of children living in poverty. However, these policies impact on the population as a whole so it is possible to assess to what extent the government ... more

Published in Bottomline, Summer 2004 In recent months there have been numerous reports which have shed light on the government's record on tackling poverty and social exclusion. The government itself has produced its second annual report on poverty and social ... more

Published in Bottomline, Summer 2004 Is the government on track for meeting its ambition to eradicate child poverty? Latest statistics show progress is being made. However, there is doubt about the long term and concern about the government’s redefinition of ... more

Published in Bottomline Summer 2006The combination of longer life expectancy and a falling birth rate has created a situation in which the percentage of the population in the UK over 65 years of age, will double between now and 2050. ... more

Published in Bottomline in Spring 2006.Between 1994/95 and 1997/98 the number of children living below the poverty line increased by 10% from 4 million to 4.4 million, representing over a third of all children in the UK.  Responding to these ... more