The Latest Breaking News from Poverty

Study reveals toll of global energy crisis as 'total' energy costs spike

Up to 140 million extra people could be tipped into extreme poverty worldwide by an energy crisis that has sent prices soaring more than 100 per cent for many households, a report finds.

ABC News · Feb 16, 2023

Protesters in Beirut smash banks as Lebanese pound spirals

Angry protesters in Lebanon have smashed windows and set tires on fire outside two of the country’s biggest banks in Beirut, as the value of the local currency hit a new low and poverty deepens

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Soaring fuel bills may push 141m more into extreme poverty globally – study

Researchers say Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has driven up household energy costs by between 62.6% and 112.9%

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023

'Pay your age' period pants for teens and tweens amid cost of living crisis

With a third of UK women and girls currently experience period poverty, period underwear has become increasingly popular

Manchester Evening News · Feb 15, 2023

'I used socks and toilet paper growing up in period poverty because pads were a luxury to me'

The Welsh Government has launched Period Proud Wales aiming to provide funding for products in schools and public places and break down the taboo around periods

Wales Online · Feb 15, 2023

Colombians march to support President Petro's social and economic reforms

Thousands of people took to the streets across Colombia's major cities on Tuesday to support economic and social reforms put forward by President Gustavo Petro as part of efforts to reduce poverty, exclusion and inequality in the South American country.

Reuters · Feb 14, 2023

Carers struggling to meet cost of living demands with little increase in government payments

The payment and allowances for carers has not increased in nearly a decade and advocates say it is pushing already exhausted carers into more stress and poverty.

ABC News · Feb 14, 2023

Period poverty campaigner describes MBE as ‘great accolade’

Freedom4Girls founder Tina Leslie collected her honour from the King at a ceremony at Windsor Castle.

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

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 · Feb 13, 2023

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 · Feb 13, 2023