The Latest Breaking News from Poverty

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 · Apr 23, 2022

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 · Apr 23, 2022

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

Liverpool Echo · Apr 23, 2022

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.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 21, 2022

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.

Kiplinger · Sep 12, 2019

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.

Newslaundry · Feb 2, 2018

Fast Forward: Brainstorm 2002: Changes and Challenges Ahead

Discussions at this year's Brainstorm conference tackled everything from global poverty to Mid-East politics. Some highlights.

Fortune · Aug 6, 2002