£20m indyref2 budget reallocated to fuel poverty fund after Supreme Court ruling John Swinney announced the move in his budget statement to Holyrood on Thursday. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
Homeless charity Social Bite to open new Glasgow Buchanan Galleries cafe in 2023 The cafe is due to open in 2023, but on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day the new premises will open its doors to people experiencing homelessness and poverty in to enjoy a hot Christmas dinner. Glasgow Live · Dec 15, 2022
FMQs: Nicola Sturgeon scolds Tories over reaction to poverty question NICOLA Sturgeon noted how “it’s always really striking how uncomfortable the Scottish Conservatives get when poverty gets mentioned” during… The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2022
The spirit of Christmas won’t solve Britain’s ingrained food poverty Letter: Seasonal food bank appeals and millions of emergency food parcels cannot tackle escalating food insecurity – we need living incomes now, writes Sabine Goodwin The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022
The pandemic showed us that poverty is a policy choice – we must do better The poorest 20% of households are aided significantly by services like education and health. But the stage-three tax cuts threatens their funding The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2022
Iran’s ‘Anger’ Among 3 Reasons for Growing Economic Paralysis in Syria No one can deny that the economic crisis in Syria is unprecedented. But what are the real reasons for it? Why isn’t Iran helping in resolving it as it had helped the regime throughout the past decade? And will that lead to “political concessions” from Damascus? The economic crisis in… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 14, 2022
‘It’s coming for everyone, like coronavirus’: The town sinking into poverty – and the people fighting back Special Report: The teacher spotting the signs that pupils haven’t eaten. The GP who put a food bank in his surgery. The teams knocking on thousands of doors to offer any help they can. Oldham is already one of the country’s most destitute areas, and things are getting worse. Colin… The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022
Pope tells of 'omens of even greater destruction and desolation' for mankind Pope Francis has said that he has seen “greater omens of greater destruction and desolation” with the world in a perilous position from war, poverty and injustice Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022
Eamon Ryan warns energy prices and bills may not fall for two years The Green Party leader has launched a new €10m hardship fund as part of the Energy Poverty Action plan Irish Mirror · Dec 13, 2022
After 50 years, 'liberation theology' is still reshaping Catholicism and politics – but what is it? It isn’t often that theology makes headlines. But for the past 50 years, a way of thinking about God and poverty has been doing just that: liberation theology. The Conversation · Dec 13, 2022
Scottish policies making 'big difference’ to family costs - but income gap widens SUPPORT offered in Scotland is making a major contribution to helping with the costs of bringing up children – but families are still going… The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2022
New €10m fund to help people pay energy bills going to Cabinet Eamon Ryan will seek Government approval for a new Energy Poverty Action Plan Dublin Live · Dec 13, 2022
One in four homes is 'hard to decarbonise' – without help their inhabitants could get stuck in fuel poverty Millions of people are facing soaring energy bills this winter. Yet according to our research, at least 20% of homes in the UK will continue to use large amounts of energy. We have found that existing energy efficiency measures such as improving home insulation and installing air source heat pumps… The Conversation · Dec 13, 2022
Man who grew up in poverty and lived Fast and Furious lifestyle now millionaire Reco racked up 30 driving offences in his youth and was warned he was heading for prison. He now earns £4million a year and has a collection of supercars Wales Online · Dec 13, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 13, 2022 Iran’s ‘Anger’ Among 3 Reasons for Growing Economic Paralysis in Syria No one can deny that the economic crisis in Syria is unprecedented. But what are the real reasons for it? Why isn’t Iran helping in resolving it as it had helped the regime throughout the past decade? And will that lead to “political concessions” from Damascus? The economic crisis in…
Los Angeles Times · Dec 13, 2022 Biden gathering with 50 African leaders in first such summit in 8 years WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is hosting nearly 50 African leaders this week in an effort to show “renewed commitment” to a continent routinely neglected by the West and battered by coups and wars, poverty and the pandemic, but that also has seen vast Chinese investment in numerous nations.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022 Excess deaths could rise as vulnerable skimp on heating, UK charities warn Freezing temperatures and high energy costs lead to fears that more people will die this year without action
Glasgow Live · Dec 12, 2022 Celtic and Liverpool to take part in special 'Legends' Anfield charity match with ticket details out The showdown - to take place in March next year - will donate 100 per of the match proceeds to good causes including schools, inclusive sports, social action, health and wellbeing and food poverty.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022 The ethical Christmas gift voucher that lends with care From maize farmers in Ecuador, to shopkeepers in Rwanda, Lendwithcare helps lift entrepreneurs out of poverty
Daily Record · Dec 12, 2022 Salvation Army East Kilbride Toy Appeal to bring festive cheer to over 500 children living in poverty A mountain of donated toys and gifts are currently piling up at their Murray base to make sure that no child in East Kilbride will face a bleak Christmas
Liverpool Echo · Dec 11, 2022 Martin Lewis teams up with LadBaby for charitable Christmas number one Martin Lewis and Ladbaby are aiming to raise as much money as possible to help tackle hunger and poverty
Daily Record · Dec 11, 2022 'Energy Carers' will be paid £30,000 to help people in Ayrshire experiencing fuel poverty The role offers a work from home flexible work option.
Manchester Evening News · Dec 11, 2022 Mum who joined OnlyFans to escape poverty offers to pay neighbours' bills Stacey Louise said joining the app was 'life-changing'
Daily Mirror · Dec 10, 2022 Tory councils cut vital emergency cash for poorest people across the country The average award in 2021/22 was £229 to ensure people plunged into direst poverty had food, heating and a roof over their heads. In England, it is up to each council to decide whether to provide the scheme
Daily Mirror · Dec 10, 2022 'Half of people facing hygiene poverty feel depressed - everyone should try to help' Saira Khan opens up on the less well-known issue of hygiene poverty as some 3.1 million people in the UK cannot afford basic products such as detergent, soap, and nappies