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The Independent
2 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
Starmer and Farage in ‘race to the bottom' on child benefit cap, says Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch has accused the Labour and Reform leaders of asking people to 'fund unlimited child support for others' by scrapping the two-child cap. Writing in the Daily Mail, the Tory leader accused Sir Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage of engaging in a 'race to the bottom' on welfare. She said: 'Apparently, Starmer and Farage now believe in getting taxpayers – many of whom are struggling to raise their own children or choosing not to have them in the first place – to fund unlimited child support for others. 'That's not fair, it's not sustainable and it's not even compassionate. Welfare traps people, builds dependency and it drives up costs for everyone.' Her comments come after Mr Farage announced his party would abolish the cap as part of a series of spending promises including reinstating the winter fuel allowance and changing rules on tax-free allowances for married couples. At the same time, the Prime Minister said his Government was looking at 'all options' to drive down child poverty, but has not committed to getting rid of the cap. Mrs Badenoch said both leaders' comments on the cap showed they were 'content to make promises they can't keep', arguing the Conservatives were 'going to be the party of sound money and fiscal responsibility again'. The cap, introduced by the Conservatives in 2017, prevents Universal Credit claimants from receiving additional benefits for a third or subsequent child born after April 5 2017. Campaigners say the cap exacerbates child poverty and has had a minimal impact on birth rate or family size. The Child Poverty Action Group has said abolishing the cap would lift 350,000 children out of poverty and mean another 700,000 were in less deep poverty.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Starmer and Farage in ‘race to the bottom' on child benefit cap, says Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch has accused the Labour and Reform leaders of asking people to 'fund unlimited child support for others' by scrapping the two-child cap. Writing in the Daily Mail, the Tory leader accused Sir Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage of engaging in a 'race to the bottom' on welfare. She said: 'Apparently, Starmer and Farage now believe in getting taxpayers – many of whom are struggling to raise their own children or choosing not to have them in the first place – to fund unlimited child support for others. 'That's not fair, it's not sustainable and it's not even compassionate. Welfare traps people, builds dependency and it drives up costs for everyone.' Her comments come after Mr Farage announced his party would abolish the cap as part of a series of spending promises including reinstating the winter fuel allowance and changing rules on tax-free allowances for married couples. At the same time, the Prime Minister said his Government was looking at 'all options' to drive down child poverty, but has not committed to getting rid of the cap. Mrs Badenoch said both leaders' comments on the cap showed they were 'content to make promises they can't keep', arguing the Conservatives were 'going to be the party of sound money and fiscal responsibility again'. The cap, introduced by the Conservatives in 2017, prevents Universal Credit claimants from receiving additional benefits for a third or subsequent child born after April 5 2017. Campaigners say the cap exacerbates child poverty and has had a minimal impact on birth rate or family size. The Child Poverty Action Group has said abolishing the cap would lift 350,000 children out of poverty and mean another 700,000 were in less deep poverty. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Lancashire foster carer wanted to help children after losing dad
A woman whose father died when she was 10 said it inspired her to help children who found themselves in foster from Lancashire, lost her husband in a crash when her children were aged 10 and 12. Foster carer Sheena said enduring personal tragedies means she has been able to help others though trauma. Lancashire County Council said despite being a foster care for only a year she has transformed the life of a young 57-year-old said: "We have come through some tough times as a family and this is why l wanted to foster to give hope, love and happiness to another child." Sheena added: "It was hard for my children, but l was able to help them through it by talking about it and not keeping feelings inside."We have photos up all over the house of both my dad and my husband."We have come through some tough times as a family and this is why l wanted to foster to give hope, love and happiness to another child. "l have had enough trauma to help children through theirs." 'Showered' with affection The county council she has made a "huge difference" to an eight-year-old in her - not the girl's real name - had lived in several different homes before living with has now settled in school and has gone from being unable to read or write to enjoying reading books and practising her said: "What Emily really needed was stability and a family to be there for her."She has needed one-on-one time and support to help her at school and it's made a world of difference. "Her behaviour has also improved, and I think having rules, boundaries and a structure has been the making of her."Sheena added: "What she's really craved is love and affection, which we've showered her with."Emily tells us she loves being part of a family of her own, and as a tomboy she enjoys playing football with my son. "This older-brother relationship is a great benefit."She said her daughter and her daughter's partner would look after Emily to give Sheena a break so she could see her friends. Her daughter also does extra tutoring with year, Lancashire became one of nine regions across the UK to open the Foster With Us Hub, with the aim of local authorities working together to help recruit, share resources and provide more support for foster turn, it is hoped more people will be willing and able to to the latest government data, there was a 4% drop in foster carers in north-west England in the last year. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Washington Post
6 days ago
- Washington Post
Carolyn Hax: Stepparent resents husband's ex over teen's support agreement
Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My husband had a baby when he was 19, was named on the birth certificate and paid support from birth. When his son was 1, his ex moved away. Her attorney created a new support order with a section that said my husband consented to the move. My husband was 20, couldn't afford a lawyer and was not a very involved father. The deal was less than current support, so he took it.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nikki Garcia Ordered To Pay Artem Chigvintsev This Staggering Amount in Their Divorce Settlement
The details of Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev's divorce settlement have been publicized, revealing the massive sum the WWE star was ordered to pay her ex-husband. TMZ reported on May 15 that a judge officially signed off on the former couple's November 2024 divorce settlement. 41-year-old Garcia agreed to pay Chigvintsev $3,500 a month in child support for their 4-year-old son, Matteo. Garcia was also ordered to pay the Dancing With the Stars pro, 42, two $100,000 lump sums. The first will be paid now, and the second at the end of the year. More from SheKnows 14 Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces in Recent History Garcia will cover the full cost of their son's speech therapy while the exes will continue to split the cost of Matteo's extracurricular activities. Garcia and Chigvintsev were granted joint custody of the son in October 2024 with a judge rejecting Garcia's request that Chigvintsev be ordered to take anger management classes and only get supervised visitation. Garcia and Chigvintsev were ordered to attend individual therapy and parenting classes. The exes, who married in 2022, two years after welcoming their son, split up in August 2024. Their separation came after Chigvintsev was arrested on felony domestic violence charges after an incident at the couple's home. Chigvintsev denied any wrongdoing and claimed his ex-wife was the aggressor. The charges were dropped in September. 'I am incredibly relieved and grateful that the domestic violence charges against me have been dropped,' Chigvintsev said in a statement at the time. 'This has been an extremely difficult time for me. I am thankful that the truth has prevailed.' In a December episode of her podcast, Garcia admitted that hasn't had 'a day without tears' since her split from Chigvintsev. 'I just know that situations like this, divorce, whatever it may be, it takes a piece of you. It takes a piece of your heart that will never grow back or never be replaced, but it's, 'How do we make that piece of you that's gone strong?'' she of SheKnows Kristen Stewart, Keke Palmer, & More Stars Who Had Dramatic Hair Changes Every Celebrity Who Put Their Own Spin on the Little Black Dress Trend 16 Movies & TV Shows That Are Excessively Violent Toward Women
