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Read the latest news and views on Gingerbread’s work and the issues affecting single parent families today.

“Maintenance is used as a weapon all of the time” – read our new joint briefing

22nd Apr 2026

Today we published a joint briefing exploring the experiences of victim-survivors of domestic abuse with the Child Maintenance Service (CMS). Developed in collaboration with Surviving Economic Abuse, Women’s Aid, and victim-survivors, it highlights serious gaps...

What are our key findings? For many victim-survivors of domestic abuse, the CMS is the only safe route to securing the financial support their children are entitled to. It is therefore essential that it provides a...

What’s next? To mark the launch of the briefing, we are hosting a drop-in event in Parliament today, giving MPs the opportunity to learn more about our research and hear directly from victim-survivors about what needs...

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Have your say: What do you think about the government’s Child Poverty Strategy?

20th Feb 2026

The Education and Work and Pensions Committees have launched a joint inquiry into the Child Poverty Strategy, calling for individuals and organisations to share their views on whether the government’s plans go far enough. The Child...

We’ve produced a handy guide which will walk you through the process and provide helpful areas to consider when writing your response. The inquiry is accepting responses until Friday 6th March 2026. Writing your own submission is a...

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