1 in 5 Northern Ireland children live in relative poverty before housing costs, with little progress in reducing child poverty over 8 years.

1 in 5 children in Northern Ireland live in relative poverty before housing costs, according to a new Audit Office report. The report suggests little sustained reduction in child poverty levels in the region over the last 8 years. The effectiveness of Stormont's 2016-22 child poverty strategy is considered, with departments often not working together to deliver interventions, leading to siloed working and poorer outcomes.

March 12, 2024
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