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Britain Launches New Anti-Poverty Support Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis

£500 million fund targets child welfare and social services

14 July 2025 · 23:45 UTC

The UK government has unveiled a £500 million package to bolster social services for vulnerable children, aiming to tackle poverty and improve family support.

Officials say the funding will help local authorities provide early intervention and keep more children safely at home, addressing long-standing pressures on the child welfare system.