The Children’s Commissioner for England has published a new report on children’s experiences of living in poverty. The Commissioner heard from 128 children between January and March 2025. discussing the impact of growing up in a low-income family. The report found that children and young people often felt unsafe in their local area due to crime and anti-social behaviour and recognised the risk of criminal exploitation. Concerns were also raised around timely access to mental health support. Recommendations include the removal of the two-child limit in Universal credit and stronger community-based support.