MPs will debate the two-child limit this week following the King’s Speech. This policy is the biggest driver of child poverty in the UK. Ending it could lift 490,000 children out of poverty. To find out more, visit: bit.ly/4fgDw8I.

Violence against women and girls is a 'national emergency' according to a new report by National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and College of Policing. Read response by Barnardo’s CEO Lynn Perry MBE : bit.ly/3WiMNV6

Reform of the children's social care system was at the heart of Josh MacAlister MP maiden speech, calling it "the civil rights issue of our time". Great to have a new champion for children in Westminster, we Barnardo’s look forward to working with him to change childhoods & lives.

Tackling childhood inequalities, addressing childhood trauma and ensuring that all children can seize all of the opportunities in life were central to Jess Asato MP maiden speech in the @UKHouseofCommons. Thank you for championing children, we look forward to working with you.

It is so important that we tackle the root causes of violence against women and girls, and protect children who have experienced abuse and exploitation. Thank you Jess Asato MP for raising these important issues in your letter.

Action is needed to save our local safety net. New research from End Furniture Poverty shows how local authority crisis schemes could be devastated if the Household Support Fund is not extended after September when the scheme runs out. Read the full report⬇️

Great fringe event today at #SNP24 - thanks Jenny Gilruth for joining Barnardo's Scotland @magicbreakfast to discuss poverty and how we can better support children and families to access education.

The Government has announced an extension to The Household Support Fund – an initiative that provides financial support to vulnerable households. To find out more, visit: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… (2/2)

While this is a positive first step, much more needs to be done. Growing up in poverty can mean going to school hungry and returning to a cold home. We urge the Govt to use the Oct budget to take bold steps so that every family can afford the essentials. brnw.ch/21wMiz1

Early intervention spending on children’s social care has almost halved since 2010/11 amid spiralling numbers of children in care and funding cuts. New Pro Bono Economics report for the Children's Charities Coalition shows services have reached tipping point: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Join us at the #LabourPartyConference to help make sure children and young people have their voices heard! Register here: brnw.ch/21wMpnO #ChildrenAtTheTable

In their latest series of reports called 'A Place to Call Home', Action for Children looks at what makes a high-quality home, and what steps governments can take to make them a reality for every child in care: brnw.ch/21wMuGz #ChildrenAtTheTable