The Latest Breaking News from Poverty

The figures come from the End Child Poverty Coalition and have been met with dismay.

Almost one in 10 Canadian households spend more than 10 per cent of their income to heat and cool their homes, keep the lights on and to store or cook food. For these households, the high cost of energy, which includes electricity, natural gas, heating oil and propane, means they…

DWP data shows 1.3m children affected by limit as research shows risk of long-lasting harm increasing due to cost of living crisis

Parents are sacrificing hygiene essentials to ensure their children do not go without as they struggle to cope with rising prices, a charity has warned.