The Latest Breaking News from Poverty

Two-thirds of UK families could be in fuel poverty by January, research finds

Estimated 45m people will struggle to pay energy bills this winter with predicted rises in price cap

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2022

Noel Gallagher teams up with Emeli Sande for special performance in hometown Manchester

Rock legend Noel Gallagher will join fellow singers Melanie C and Emeli Sande at a very special charity gala next month, as the star-studded lineup aim to help young people affected by poverty through charitable initiative Football for Change

Irish Mirror · Aug 17, 2022

Let's save gender equality gains

Sudanese protester Alaa Salah became a symbol of her country's revolution after standing atop a car, dressed in white, and singing to her fellow demonstrators. Ugandan climate-justice activist Vanessa Nakate went from protesting alone at the gates of her country's parliament to demanding action from world leaders at the United…

Bangkok Post · Aug 17, 2022

Fuel poverty explosion sees 300% rise in appeals for help from Scots tenants

A spokesperson for Link Housing, which houses 15,000 Scots, said the hardship levels are unprecedented.

Daily Record · Aug 17, 2022

‘Unprecedented numbers’ of pensioners could die this winter without more help for energy bills, charity warns

Age UK urges Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak to commit to emergency support and pensions triple lock

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022

'I've been forced into poverty and had to use foodbanks because I'm waiting for NHS treatment'

Lily Jones, 23, has spent nearly a year with serious pains in her abdomen, yet she's still awaiting an appointment following her 'urgent' referral to a specialist

Wales Online · Aug 16, 2022

Huge backlash in Scotland after man appointed as country's first ever period poverty officer

Mr Grant's responsibilities include working on issues around menopause and promoting access to free period products after the Period Products Act was introduced

Daily Mirror · Aug 16, 2022

Iceland is offering interest-free loans to help shoppers with the cost of living crisis

The interest-free microloans have been introduced to help shoppers avoid food poverty

Wales Online · Aug 16, 2022

Cost-of-living crisis could have 'devastating' impact on attainment gap

THE cost-of-living crisis could have a “devastating” impact on Scotland’s attainment gap, according to a leading poverty charity ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2022

Small-Town Residents Buy A Gas Station And Save Thousands

The fuel station is now processing more than 5500 gallons per week, and between 105,000 and 132,000 gallons per year.

Zenger · Aug 16, 2022