⏰ Deadline: 30 April 2026
There are just a few days left to respond to the government’s flexible working consultation!
Thank you to everyone who completed our survey and helped shape our response.
If you would like to respond directly, visit: gov.uk/government/consultati…
📢 From today, the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage have increased across all age bands - a welcome boost for many single-parent families!
More positive changes are coming this month, keep an eye on our page for updates.
Did you spot the Gingerbread badge at PMQs this week?🕵️
We were thrilled to see MPs show their support for single parents loud and proud ahead of Single Parents Day.
Together, we’re making sure our voices are heard where it matters most.
When a public service not only allows but actively facilitates the abuse to continue… it is not just flawed, it is unjust.”
@kirith_ae led an important debate yesterday on the #ChildMaintenanceService.
Watch the recap: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Inde…
#FixTheCMS
The government has launched a series of consultations about their plans to change work regulations, including flexible working, agency work, and fire/re-hire. These consultations are open until April and May. Find out more and make your voice heard.
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Replying to @CommonsWorkPen
@CommonsWorkPen & @CommonsEd have launched a joint inquiry on the Child Poverty Strategy. This is a key opportunity to share your views on whether the government’s plans go far enough.
The deadline for responses is Friday 06 March 2026.
More info here: gingerbread.org.uk/our-work/…
Today the Bill to end the two-child limit starts to make its way through Parliament.
This unfair policy is responsible for driving child poverty to its current record high.
Great to meet @stephenctimms to continue discussions from our November roundtable with single parents on the challenges they face with Universal Credit (UC). Encouraging to hear some issues are being considered in the UC review, and we look forward to meeting again soon.

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The government has responded to the @LordsPublicSCom report on reforming the Child Maintenance Service. Find out which recommendations are being taken forward and what still needs to change for single parents in our latest news and views:
gingerbread.org.uk/our-work/…
📢 New measures laid in Parliament today will strengthen parental leave rights from 06 April 2026!
The changes include a new day-one right to extended paternity leave for bereaved fathers and partners who lose their partner before their child’s first birthday.
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📣The government has released their Child Poverty Strategy.
We know that children in single-parent households are twice as likely to live in poverty than those in couple-parent households, so removing barriers for single parents is vital.
📣 Invite your MP to the next APPG on Single-Parent Families meeting on Child Maintenance Calculations.
Taking place on Tues 16 December, this meeting will explore the challenges single-parent families face.
👉I’ll invite my MP: act.gingerbread.org.uk/invit…
#FixTheCMS
Meet Laura, sharing her experience as part of Gingerbread’s Campaigns Advisory Group.
📣You can stand with single parents too!
👉Join us today and help push for change:
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