The Latest Breaking News from Poverty

Letter: Publishing pays abysmally, says an anonymous writer, who feels closer to their neighbours on benefits than to their former peers in teaching and academia

The Scottish First Minister has hailed his Government’s tax and spending plans for 2026-27, which were unveiled at Holyrood on Tuesday.

For Detroit homeowners over 65 who overwhelmingly live on fixed incomes, unexpected costs – increases in grocery prices, rising health care premiums or an emergency repair – heighten their risk of financial instability and can even lead to them falling into poverty.

The Finance Secretary faces calls from parties, charities and business leaders ahead of Tuesday’s Budget.

Every January, millions of Americans receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to their Social Security or disability benefits. While that extra money is meant to help with inflation, it can quietly push recipients over the income limits for key assistance programs. From food stamps to Medicaid, these programs update their income…

Disabled claimants have come to expect ‘reliably poor service’ from the DWP, scathing review finds

Conservative leader criticises government’s U-turn but change likely to be welcomed by pub trade

Exclusive: Chancellor says Reform leader wants to keep children in poverty based on skin colour after U-turn

Nine in 10 families are worried about price of back-to-school essentials as inflation continues to bite, research has found