The Latest Breaking News from Poverty

Damning report shows 'reckless' two-child limit must be scrapped, says MP

THE Tories are continuing to ignore the harm caused by the two-child limit, the SNP’s shadow chancellor has said, after a fresh report proved the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2022

Poverty leaves scars for life – I’m still scared of strangers at the door and bills through the letterbox

Denying people their needs to save a few quid is a false economy, says campaigner Jack Monroe

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2022

The huge problem with schools according to the man in charge of education in Wales

Progress narrowing the attainment gap has been too slow and 'leaves us well behind where we want to be', said education minister Jeremy Miles

Wales Online · Jun 16, 2022

Coeur d’Alene hate group arrests extend North Idaho’s long history with extremism

BOISE, Idaho — North Idaho was pushed to the forefront of the nation’s attention Saturday when 31 members of a white nationalist group were arrested in Coeur d’Alene.

Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2022

Commentary: There’s still no justice for Flint

Every community in this country has a story to tell about poverty. It’s not just about not having money — often it means lacking safe water, clean air or even a voice.

Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2022

‘Starve and shiver with Sunak’ is the reality for millions. The chancellor can – and must – stop it

Join me in asking the government for a fourth budget, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2022

If you're renting, chances are your home is cold. With power prices soaring, here's what you can do to keep warm

If you’re feeling the cold this winter, you’re not alone. About a quarter of all Australians have trouble keeping their homes warm enough in winter. That figure is likely to soar this year, due to poor quality housing and the rapidly escalating energy crisis.

The Conversation · Jun 15, 2022

Social assistance cuts are contributing to high rates of HIV, syphilis in Saskatchewan

The province of Saskatchewan leads the country in preventable, opportunistic illnesses enabled by poverty. With new changes to income support programs and increased housing instability, things are getting worse.

The Conversation · Jun 14, 2022

Co Fermanagh protest to take place against cost of living increases

The rally has been organised by the North West Anti Poverty Action Group

Belfast Live · Jun 14, 2022

The 10 key points from the 'scene-setter' for an independent Scotland

ON Tuesday the Scottish Government released a “scene setter” for independence, a 72-page document that launches a fresh vision for Scotland’s…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 14, 2022