In Spain, back-to-back storms and continuous downpours have caused record-breaking rainfall, with regions like Andalusia and Madrid experiencing unprecedented levels of precipitation. The unusual weather pattern is attributed to a high-pressure anticyclone system in northern Europe, forcing storm systems to move southward towards Spain. Despite the heavy rains, forecasting models suggest that the phenomena should subside by the beginning of the next week, bringing relief from the persistent wet weather.
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Scrapping two-child benefit cap could lift 600,000 children out of poverty in five years, analysis finds
A recent analysis by Action for Children has revealed that scrapping the two-child benefit cap could lift 600,000 children out of poverty in the next five years, at a cost of £3.9bn per year. The charity argues that this move is the most cost-effective policy option to improve the lives of children, compared to other measures to increase parents' income. Labour is currently working on a child poverty strategy led by Liz Kendall and Bridget...
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