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PPRP pledges title deed conversion for poor farmers

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) is promising to give title deeds to Sor Por Kor landholders in a bid to alleviate poverty in rural areas, according to PPRP MP for Phayao, Thamanat Prompow on Monday.

Bangkok Post

Has the rise of swearing made our society more violent?

Letters: Martin Webber ponders the history of profanity, Tom Wilson thinks it shows poverty of expression, and Douglas Holleley reflects on a parent’s influence. Plus letters from Gordon Glassford and Judith Flanders

The Guardian - UK

'Denying NHS heroes compensation for long Covid is cruel slap to people Tories clapped'

Condemning our NHS heroes to poverty despite them risking their lives to save ours during the height of the coronavirus pandemic is an appalling, unforgivable breach of trust

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‘Marine-style hazing’, poverty wages and lifelong injuries: The sad, secret life of cheerleaders

Though it looks glamorous, the life of a professional cheerleader for the NFL or NBA is often demanding, dangerous and demeaning. Holly Baxter reports on the experiences of the lowest-paid people on the field

The Independent UK

I know the inhumanity of prepayment meters. Forget reform – they should be abolished

The energy companies’ recent climbdown is pleasing, but the prepay system is fundamentally unfair. It’s got to go, says author Kerry Hudson

The Guardian - UK

DR Congo dandies honour fallen icon

KINSHASA: Flamboyant dandies paraded near the tomb of one of their icons in DR Congo's capital Kinshasa, flaunting coveted designer labels in stark contrast to the grinding poverty surrounding them.

Bangkok Post

UK Government 'failing to take child poverty seriously' claims SNP MP

A Glasgow MP has called for Tory ministers to follow the example of Holyrood and introduce a UK-wide version of the Scottish Child Payment.

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Prawit vows to lift millions from poverty

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader on Friday pledged to raise 20 million people out of poverty as he announced the party's policy platform for the upcoming general election.

Bangkok Post

‘Marine-style hazing’, poverty wages and lifelong injuries: The sad, secret life of cheerleaders

The Independent UK

Five takeaways from Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation address

The South African president spoke about poverty, hope and resilience in his annual speech.

Al Jazeera

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt dashes hopes of more energy support after Martin Lewis plea

The Chancellor faces pressure to act over a rise in bills in April, with the money-saving expert warning of a 'national act of harm' which could plunge another 1.7million into fuel poverty

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis warns Brits of 'frightening' 20% energy bill rise just weeks away

Martin Lewis suggested that the additional rise from £2,500 to £3,000 in April could force nearly two million households into fuel poverty increasing the overall number to around 8.4million

Daily Mirror

Tottenham miss out on South Africa sponsorship deal worth £42.5m after major outcry

The agreement met widespread opposition in South Africa amid worsening poverty and power cuts

Evening Standard

Martin Lewis warns of 'national act of harm' coming in April in stark government message

The Money Saving Expert founder has written to the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt urging him to postpone a planned rise in energy bills. He warns another 1.7million being plunged into fuel poverty

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The Guardian - UK

‘No escape’ for Afghan girls forced out of education and into early marriage

As the Taliban denies women access to any schooling, there has been a rise in students being married off to ease family poverty

The Guardian - UK

Act now on energy bills subsidy or see fuel poverty surge, says Martin Lewis

Jeremy Hunt urged to reconsider raising state-subsidised energy rate from April as market prices make delay affordable

The Guardian - UK

Greenpeace threatens legal action over UK failure to meet fuel poverty targets

Government plans to upgrade energy efficiency of homes will help only 5.8% of fuel poor households by 2030, campaign group claims

Chronicle Live

Top five chronic health problems in Newcastle linked to poverty and lifestyle

Health reports show that major and widespread illnesses in the city are linked to poverty

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After Fleeing War in Gaza, an Entire Palestinian Family Dies in Türkiye Earthquake

Twelve years ago, Abdel-Karim Abu Jalhoum fled war and poverty in the Palestinian territory of Gaza for safety in Türkiye. On Monday, the massive earthquake that devastated parts of Türkiye and Syria killed him and his entire family. The Palestinian foreign ministry said Abu Jalhoum, his wife Fatima, and their…

Reuters

After fleeing war in Gaza, an entire Palestinian family dies in Turkey's earthquake

Twelve years ago, Abdel-Karim Abu Jalhoum fled war and poverty in the Palestinian territory of Gaza for safety in Turkey.

Fortune

Biden wants to bring back the expanded Child Tax Credit

President Joe Biden is one again calling on Congress to revive the expanded Child Tax Credit.

Daily Record

New calls for £25 weekly uplift for people on Universal Credit and means-tested legacy benefits

SNP MP David Linden also urged the DWP to extend the benefit cap to help families on a low income.

Manchester Evening News

Struggling families losing out on food for babies and young children

Campaign to get Government to increase value of Healthy Start scheme

Daily Mirror

Two million children in poverty due to parents facing work barriers, charity warns

Researchers found work is often not a route out of hardship for families where both parents or a single parent is already working full-time, have long-term sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities

Chicago Sun-Times

Increase aid for elderly and disabled Illinoisans

There is a proposal before the Pritzker administration to provide an increase in the Aid to the Aged, Blind and Disabled program that will allow Illinoisans a combined income equal to at least the poverty level.

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