Kids in Poverty: Britain's Shame
Tonight · Season 2024 · Episode 18
More than four million children are now living in poverty in Britain, the highest number for 20 years. Paul Brand speaks to families struggling and the schools stepping in to support them, and asks what is being done to tackle the issue. Plus, Strictly judge Shirley Ballas talks about her own experience of growing up with severe financial problems.
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Season
2024
Episode
18
Air Date
16/May/2024
Air Time
20:30
Runtime
30 min
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More than four million children are now living in poverty in Britain, the highest number for 20 years. Paul Brand speaks to families struggling and the schools stepping in to support them, and asks what is being done to tackle the issue. Plus, Strictly judge Shirley Ballas talks about her own experience of growing up with severe financial problems.
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