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‘If you look at the bigger picture of change, aid has been close to irrelevant’

Stefan Dercon, former UK government adviser, discusses his new book – and his belief that wealthy elites, rather than foreign cash, rescue countries from poverty

The Guardian - UK

35-40% of Under-50 Respondents Endorse "Assassinating a Politician Who Is Harming the Country or Our Democracy"

This is according to a Southern Poverty Law Center poll, conducted by Tulchin Research (warning: FiveThirtyEight.com gives Tulchin mediocre marks, at least as to its campaign polls). The poll was "a nationwide survey of 1,500 adults ages 18+ which was conducted via online panel," so I expect there were likely…

Reason

Rising energy costs: support provided for select householders in Dumfries and Galloway

A new scheme is set to be rolled out in three parts of the region after the Scottish Government provided nearly £2.4m in funding

Daily Record

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Nearly one in three children in north-east England on free school meals

Figures shows 10% rise in FSM across England and school leaders say real child poverty level is even higher

The Guardian - UK

‘It is so easy to lose everything’: tales of poverty, despair and dignity at a Citizens Advice centre

In a single day in a south London centre, the impact of the cost-of-living crisis is starkly evident, with clients overwhelmed by debt, struggling to pay bills and lost in bureaucracy

The Guardian - UK

Fears for Honduran children as poverty worsens pneumonia’s toll

The death of one baby boy in a remote village in the south of the country is a tragedy being repeated all over the region

The Guardian - UK

Warning cost of living crisis could see increase in violent crime

There are fears we will see more use of guns and knives thanks to worsening poverty and deprivation

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Women’s probability of being in poverty more than doubles after separation

When a heterosexual relationship breaks down, women are at a much higher risk of falling into poverty than men – especially if they have children to care for.

The Conversation

Cost of living crisis: what research says about the potential psychological impact

Over two thirds – 69% – of low-income private renters in England will be unable to eat and heat their homes at least one day per week because of rising living costs, the UK charity Crisis recently warned.

The Conversation

Damascus Accused of Deepenig Syrians’ Poverty after Raising Telecom Fees

Great resentment is spreading among large segments of the population in Damascus as the Syrian government continues to raise all prices, especially those of basic services, exacerbating the severe poverty that Syrians suffer under. Experts pointed out that the government, considering the difficult economic and financial situation it is experiencing,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Free school meals Northern Ireland: Campaigners question why 100,000 children fear going hungry

"In many cases, classroom assistants, teachers, principals and other school staff have been buying children food and supporting families out of their own pockets"

Belfast Live

Charity warns people struggling to make ends meet are at risk of poverty, debt and destitution

Citizens Advice Scotland has seen a 67% increase in energy customers seeking help.

Daily Record

'The food you see in the fridge is rationing like WW1' The harsh reality of living below the poverty line

A man has highlighted what life is like for a mum-of-two, living in a flat without carpet, and no heating or hot water

Wales Online

Child abuse deaths are preventable

Now is the time to reframe the association between poverty and child abuse as a public responsibility. Raising the income of families in poverty has a statistically significant impact on reducing rates of child abuse and neglect.

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Daily Mirror

Mum has 'no carpet, oven, heating or hot water' as life below poverty line laid bare

James Anderson compared the contents of the young mum's fridge to war rationing as he pictured a half open tin of chopped tomatoes, baked beans, and 50p supermarket butter spread

Radio France Internationale

'Hard and pure' reggae from Côte d’Ivoire’s Tom D Genese

Not one to shy away from his reggae roots in calling out social problems, Côte d’Ivoire recording artist Tom D Genese’s latest song, “Paradoxes”, evokes Africa’s richness and poverty in the same breath.

Reuters

Latin America, Caribbean 2022 poverty seen higher as Ukraine war bites: U.N. study

A United Nations commission has increased its projection for poverty in Latin America and Caribbean for 2022, citing economic disruptions caused by the conflict in Ukraine.

Manchester Evening News

'No gas, no carpet, no oven, no heating or hot water...' Manchester hero shows reality of life below the poverty line after being called to help desperate young family

"The food you see in the fridge is rationing like WW1"

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Islamic Development Bank Group Approves Updated Strategy to Combat Poverty, Promote Green Growth

The governors of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB) agreed on three main priorities to confront successive global challenges, including promoting recovery, alleviating poverty while building resilience, and reconciling growth with the environment. These points constituted the features of the Bank’s strategy for the period 2023-2025, with a focus on…

The Conversation

Nigeria has just hiked interest rates: why it's the wrong recipe for curbing inflation

The Central Bank of Nigeria recently announced an increase in the interest rate, from 11.5% to 13%, a 1.5 percentage point hike that took effect immediately.

The National (Scotland)

April Fuel's Day: Explaining Scotland's energy price rises

APRIL 1 is typically a day for humour, but not many in Scotland were laughing at Ofgem's announcement.

ABC News

Sonia Marak's coaches think she's good enough to play soccer for India, but poverty could dash her dreams

Sonia Marak is wowing everyone who watches her. She dreams of playing soccer for India, and her coaches think she's good enough. But her family lives in poverty, and it could very well dash her hopes.

Daily Record

Ayrshire aid worker's Ukraine war fears as he helps fight food crops crisis in Zimbabwe

Peter McGeachie is currently helping his organisation tackle food poverty in Zimbabwe.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Islamic Development Bank Targets Green Infrastructure Projects, Human Capital Development

Dr. Muhammad bin Sulaiman Al-Jasser, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), said that the group was currently focusing on green infrastructure projects and human capital development, especially in light of climate challenges. In a press conference held on Thursday to launch the three-day activities…

Daily Record

Appeal to tackle prom poverty

Donna McCarron-Flynn, the community pastor of Broxburn Baptist Church came up with an appeal to make sure no one is left out of the end of year celebrations.

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