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‘Scandal’ of poverty in NI should be top election priority – SDLP leader

Colum Eastwood outlined a series of measures to deal with the cost-of-living crisis as the party published its manifesto.

The Independent UK

New petition calls for DWP benefits to increase in line with current rate of inflation

The petition highlights a looming ‘poverty emergency’ for the UK.

Daily Record

In Afghanistan, boys are becoming the breadwinners

In Kabul, war and poverty have long created a permanent underclass of child beggars, scavengers and shoeshine boys, but their numbers have soared in recent months, reports Pamela Constable

The Independent UK

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Glasgow Election 2022: New high school needed in Springburn and Robroyston

The area has been described as a shadow of its former self, and council election candidates have pledged to tackle issues such as derelict land and the push for a new high school.

Glasgow Live

Fuel Poverty Action’s energy pricing plan is not just for the poorest

Letter: Ruth London explains how the campaign group’s Energy for All proposal, under which energy to cover basic needs would be free, could be funded

The Guardian - UK

Africa faces hard knocks as rich countries take manufacturing back home

The global economic crisis triggered by the outbreak of the COVID pandemic in 2020 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February this year has intensified the risk of declining trade integration between countries. A process referred to as the deglobalisation of trade.

The Conversation

Cost of living: How your energy bills are calculated and why they've gone up

Millions of households could be in fuel poverty by the end of the year

Manchester Evening News

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Scottish Government announces new plans to make it easier for families to access financial support

New plans have been outlined to help tackle child poverty across the country between now and 2026.

Daily Record

After a hiatus, household consumer spending survey to resume in July

It helps arrive at estimates of poverty levels

The Hindu

The deprived Welsh community battered by the energy crisis despite producing more power than it needs

Blaenau Ffestiniog produces around 133% more energy than it needs thanks to hydro power but it's one of the most deprived areas of Gwynedd

Wales Online

'I ended up using foodbanks and was threatened with homelessness after my marriage broke up'

Elizabeth Evans said there is still stigma around being a single parent and the issue of poverty

Wales Online

Explosion at Nigerian illegal oil refinery kills more than 100

Unemployment and poverty in oil-producing Niger Delta has made illegal crude refining an attractive but deadly business.

Al Jazeera

Explosion at Illegal Oil Refining Depot in Nigeria Kills over 100

An explosion at an illegal oil refining depot in Nigeria's Rivers state killed over 100 people overnight, a local government official and the NGO Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC) said on Saturday. "The fire outbreak occurred at an illegal bunkering site and it affected over 100 people who were…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Funding of up to £500 available to South Lanarkshire community organisations

The money is from the Lived Experience Fund and groups who tackle poverty and inequality can apply for funding

Daily Record

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Liverpool Echo

Money saving chef Jack Monroe issues advice to keep weekly Asda food shop under £20

The poverty campaigner has become a viral sensation with her money saving tips

Wales Online

Period poverty in UK leading some women to raid public toilets for paper

The cost of living crisis is seeing some people having to prioritise paying bills and buying food over hygiene

Glasgow Live

Glasgow Clyde College launches free breakfasts for students to help tackle food poverty

Each of the 15,700 students will be entitled to toast/cereal and a hot drink between 8.15am and 9.15am. It will be available for students across all three of the college's campuses.

The Guardian - UK

People are struggling to pay their energy bills – here’s a simple idea that could help

With 40% of us likely to fall into fuel poverty as price rises hit, what if those with the broadest shoulders took the load, asks Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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The Hindu

Panel to be formed to identify jobs in private sector for differently-abled, says Minister

Pattas to be provided on priority to differently-abled persons living below the poverty line

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Election 2022: Alex Salmond hits out at Edinburgh tram works during Alba launch

The former First Minister was in the capital this week to promote Alba Party candidates standing in the local elections, but found himself held up by construction of the new tram line.

Kiplinger

The Cheapest Places To Retire in the US

When you're trying to balance a fixed income with an enjoyable retirement, cost of living is a crucial factor to consider.

Newslaundry

Wait and watch on the ‘world’s largest health programme’

Call it ModiCare or NaMoCare, the Budget 2018 announcement on upping the stakes with the National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS), is an acceptance of reality, finally, by the government that no poverty alleviation is going to happen till healthcare costs stop dragging people back into impoverishment.

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