Rachel Reeves to announce £500m for investment in youth services projects

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, will announce a £500 million "better futures fund" on Monday to support charities and civil society organizations in investing in youth services. The fund aims to address issues such as mental health difficulties, school exclusion, and crime among children. The government hopes to attract an additional £500 million from local authorities and other organizations to contribute to these initiatives. The move comes as the government faces criticism for not doing enough to tackle child poverty.
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