How can government reduce child poverty?

Sign up to our live event: https://ifs.org.uk/events/ifs-zooms-l... Currently, around 4.3 million children - that’s around 30% of all kids - are living in relative poverty. Since 2010 that figure has risen by over 700,000 and the new government has made tackling child poverty one of its key policy objectives, with a cross-government strategy due to be published in 2025. In today’s episode, we’ll explore the factors contributing to this increase in child poverty, including changes to the benefits system, housing challenges, and the broader economic context. We’ll look at the long-run impacts that child poverty has and examine the potential policy options available to reduce child poverty. Become a member: https://ifs.org.uk/individual-membership Find out more: https://ifs.org.uk/podcasts-explainer... [00:00] Introduction: Child Poverty in the UK [00:11] Special Announcement: Live Podcast Event [01:20] Current Child Poverty Stats [02:20] What is Relative Poverty? [05:22] Child Poverty Increase Since 2010 [06:31] Impact of the Two-Child Limit [09:31] Wider Impacts of Poverty on Children [13:39] Policy Approaches to Reduce Poverty [14:50] Cash Transfers vs. In-Kind Support [16:10] Broader interventions [20:00] Housing Costs and Poverty [24:30] Reducing Poverty via Jobs [26:50] Expanding Free School Meals [32:10] Conclusion: Tackling Child Poverty