The Latest Breaking News from Poverty

21% of the children reported not being able to get food they wanted in the last month because there was not enough money available

Since the “refugee crisis” in 2015 precipitated the rise of the far right in Europe, debates on the impact of migration on welfare states have raged across the continent. It is hardly surprising, therefore, that EU- and non-EU migrants alike still struggle to access welfare benefits in their European countries…

The End Fuel Poverty Coalition says energy companies may be using them as a 'back-door' way of disconnecting customers who fall into debt

End Fuel Poverty Coalition fears energy suppliers are using warrants to disconnect poorest ‘by the back door’

The coroner investigating the death of Kumanjayi Walker has been told an understanding of the difficulty raising healthy children in the poverty of remote communities is "missing across every profession in the NT".

London’s child poverty charity, The Childhood Trust, said food banks were playing a crucial role in helping families struggling with food insecurity.

The End Fuel Poverty Coalition raised concerns that firms were using PPMs ‘as a method of revenue protection’.

Starting next year, the income support payments that millions of Australians rely on will be scrutinised by an expert committee, but the government is making it clear that while it will listen to its advice, it won't necessarily follow it.

As the cost of living crisis will surely hit those vulnerable the hardest, Martin Kemp, Emma and Matt Willis are encourage the people of Edinburgh to donate, if they can, to help those who needed most.