The Troubled Families Programme (TFP) is a programme in England administered by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The programme conducts targeted interventions for families experiencing multiple problems, including crime, anti-social behaviour, truancy, unemployment, mental health problems and domestic abuse. This briefing examines the TFP since 2012, details MHCLG evaluations of the programme, and describes recent commentary and potential future directions for the programme.
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Child poverty in London (354 KB, PDF)
A Westminster Hall debate on Child Poverty in London is scheduled for Thursday 22 February 2018. The Member leading this backbench business debate is Siobhain McDonagh MP.
Background reading
The Library’s briefing paper Poverty in the UK: statistics sets out information on the levels and rates of poverty in the UK. Interactive tables show the trend in child poverty in London and other regions.
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Child poverty in London (354 KB, PDF)
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