See all the updates in this week's Devon County Council update.
Care and caringLocal governmentYoung people
Press release
Food banks brace for winter surge
03 Dec 2025
New figures from Trussell reveal a sharp rise in the need for winter food parcels compared to five years ago.
News article
It will be the toughest winter yet according to a food charity
29 Nov 2025 Written by Steve Lademann
Food charity reporting that this winter will be tough.
Press release
Our response to lifting the two-child limit
26 Nov 2025
The chancellor’s decision to remove the two-child limit in full is warmly welcomed and will protect hundreds of thousands of children from growing up facing hunger and hardship.
News article
Martin Lewis: Fix your energy costs!
26 Nov 2025 Written by Steve Lademann
See what Martin Lewis advises before energy prices rise in January.
Money
Analysis
Britons and the two-child limit
24 Nov 2025
Luke Tryl, Executive Director of More in Common, explains why lifting the two-child limit can help Labour to build public support.
Social security
News article
Latest news from Devon County Council
19 Nov 2025 Written by Steve Lademann
Find out about local government reorganisation, fostering service, bus improvements, and more in Devon.
Care and caringLocal government
News article
DWP Christmas Payment
19 Nov 2025 Written by Steve Lademann
See who qualifies for this Christmas payment.
MoneyYoung people
News article
Devon Climate Emergency Newsletter for November 2025
12 Nov 2025 Written by Steve Lademann
Find out how Devon is tackling the climate emergency.
CommunityLocal government
News article
Latest news from Devon County Council
12 Nov 2025 Written by Steve Lademann
The DCC update has loads this week, focussing on Devon reorganisation and children.