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Why is child poverty on the increase?

The number of children living below the poverty line has risen by 30,000 to 200,000.  That's desp...

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08.30 8 Sep 2026


Why is child poverty on the increase?


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08.30 8 Sep 2026


The number of children living below the poverty line has risen by 30,000 to 200,000. 

That's despite a growth in average household income. So, what does that say about the society we’re living in? And what is going on with our economy? Claire discusses this further with Dr Barra Roantree is co-author of this most recent study.


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