Lord Field of Birkenhead dedicated his life to the challenge of eradicating poverty and helping to better the lives of the poor.

The campaigning maverick Labour MP who became Margaret Thatcher's friend

The England and Manchester United player used his acceptance speech to say the government's cut meant "millions of families across the UK lost a lifeline".

Marcus Rashford says degree for poverty work is 'bittersweet' after benefits cut

Gamal Fahnbulleh takes a look back at his series on child poverty in the North West.

Gamal Fahnbulleh: it's time to tackle child poverty

More than a third of teachers across the North West have had to personally provide financial or in kind support to pupils or their families.

Child Poverty: Schools on the frontline

A baby bank which provides nappies, baby formula, prams and clothes to parents say they are seeing more and more newborns born into poverty since the pandemic.

Born into Poverty: baby bank sees demand quadruple

North West charities have warned food bank use could 'spiral out of control' as families reliant on their help continues to grow

Child Poverty: Charities on the front line

Over the last month our reporter Daniel Hewitt has spent time with 2 families barely getting by, despite the fact both parents are in work.

SPECIAL REPORT: The children growing up in poverty

More than half of children in some areas of UK live in poverty including Manchester

Granada Child Poverty

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