The Latest Breaking News from Poverty

What are the economics of the 23rd century like anyway? In the sixth episode of 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,' a huge part of the Federation canon is explored in a new way.

Stefan Dercon, former UK government adviser, discusses his new book – and his belief that wealthy elites, rather than foreign cash, rescue countries from poverty

This is according to a Southern Poverty Law Center poll, conducted by Tulchin Research (warning: FiveThirtyEight.com gives Tulchin mediocre marks, at least as to its campaign polls). The poll was "a nationwide survey of 1,500 adults ages 18+ which was conducted via online panel," so I expect there were likely…

A new scheme is set to be rolled out in three parts of the region after the Scottish Government provided nearly £2.4m in funding

Figures shows 10% rise in FSM across England and school leaders say real child poverty level is even higher

In a single day in a south London centre, the impact of the cost-of-living crisis is starkly evident, with clients overwhelmed by debt, struggling to pay bills and lost in bureaucracy

The death of one baby boy in a remote village in the south of the country is a tragedy being repeated all over the region

There are fears we will see more use of guns and knives thanks to worsening poverty and deprivation

When a heterosexual relationship breaks down, women are at a much higher risk of falling into poverty than men – especially if they have children to care for.

Over two thirds – 69% – of low-income private renters in England will be unable to eat and heat their homes at least one day per week because of rising living costs, the UK charity Crisis recently warned.

Great resentment is spreading among large segments of the population in Damascus as the Syrian government continues to raise all prices, especially those of basic services, exacerbating the severe poverty that Syrians suffer under. Experts pointed out that the government, considering the difficult economic and financial situation it is experiencing,…