UNICEF UK responds to the UK Government’s Household Below Average Income Report

Dr Philip Goodwin, Chief Executive Officer of The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) said:  

“It’s critical to remember that behind today’s figures are real children and families going without essentials, falling behind their peers, and making impossible choices just to get by.  

“Experiencing poverty can derail a child’s development, harming their health, happiness and future opportunities. The longer it lasts, the deeper the damage.  

“That is why the government’s decision to scrap the two‑child limit is one of the most powerful steps the UK can take to lift children out of poverty and help families who’ve been struggling for far too long.” 

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Notes to editors: 

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