The Latest Breaking News from Poverty

George Floyd deserved a better life. A new book charts his trajectory from poverty to the US prison-industrial complex – and the impact of his death

George Perry Floyd, Jr. was murdered when Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin sank his knee into Floyd’s neck for nine minutes and 29 seconds. Video footage went viral within hours, helping to inspire protests against racism and police violence that lasted all the American summer of 2020.

The Conversation · Jul 27, 2022

Minister: Lebanon to build new silos to ease wheat crisis

Cash-strapped Lebanon plans to build two new grain silos to fight its food security crisis for millions living in poverty

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

Energy bills 'could reach almost £4,000 next year' as households face fuel poverty

Household energy costs could hit almost £4,000 from January, as Brits face these bills almost quadrupling due to the soaring cost of gas being passed on to consumers

Daily Mirror · Jul 27, 2022

Hospitals have 'responsibility to act' to help tackle the North East's shocking child poverty says NHS boss

Shocking child poverty figures have left the North East reeling

Chronicle Live · Jul 26, 2022

South Africa has been warned that it faces an 'Arab Spring': so what are the chances?

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki recently launched a sharp critique of the governing African National Congress (ANC) for failure to address what it has labelled the triple challenge of poverty, unemployment and inequality.

The Conversation · Jul 26, 2022

Editorial: Elderly poor should top college students for aid

“Don’t tell me what you value. Show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what you value.” –Joe Biden

Boston Herald · Jul 26, 2022

Reducing poverty and inequality should be ‘urgent public health necessity’

Poverty is toxic to people’s mental and physical health, the Centre for Mental Health said.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022

With thousands in Greater Manchester living in poverty we warn Sunak and Truss: Don't turn your back on the North

One in four children in Greater Manchester is living in poverty, but the main Tory contenders to be our next Prime Minister are barely mentioning the promises to 'level up' the country made at the last election.

Manchester Evening News · Jul 25, 2022

Congress must pass more funding for international COVID-19 vaccination

Although the last relief package included crucial foreign assistance to undergird the global response to the pandemic, such efforts have slowed down. The United States must take the lead in helping those who need it the most.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2022

House Democrats add child nutrition to legislative menu - Roll Call

Democrats say expanded school eligibility is needed to feed more children in communities with high poverty rates.

Roll Call · Jul 25, 2022