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Starmer braces for biggest backbench rebellion yet as ‘horrendous’ welfare cuts spark immediate backlash

Charities warned Keir Starmer’s cuts will drive disabled people into poverty

The Independent UK

England is expanding free school meals – here’s what could happen if they were given to all children

The UK government has announced an extension of free school meals in England to all children whose parents receive universal credit, in order to address child hunger and poverty.

The Conversation

Nigeria’s economy is growing but rural poverty is rising: 5 key policies to address the divide

The Nigerian economy grew at a robust rate of 3.4% in 2024, the highest it has been since 2019 (except 2021 when the COVID rebound occurred).

The Conversation

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‘Fashion is about fantasy’: Max Mara’s short shorts are inspired by postwar Naples

Brand known for no-nonsense style and camel coats channels the glamour and poverty of the city in Italian cinema

The Guardian - UK

'Don't talk over me': Stephen Flynn in spat with Labour MP on disability cuts

STEPHEN Flynn has hit out at Labour's planned cuts to disability benefits in a fiery spat with a Labour MP.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland must 'go beyond mitigating Westminster' with minimum income guarantee

SCOTLAND can go beyond “mitigating a big, bad Westminster government” by making moves to implement a minimum income guarantee in the next…

The National (Scotland)

Government recognises financial challenge in mitigating two-child cap – minister

The Scottish Government has announced it will open applications for mitigation of the welfare policy on March 2.

Evening Standard

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Unaffordable Habits: 10 Habits That Are Keeping You and Your Family Poor

Poverty isn’t always about income. Sometimes, it’s about choices, especially the ones we repeat every day without thinking. You might believe you’re doing the best you can, but if certain financial habits have slipped into your daily routine, they could be silently sabotaging your long-term stability.

Clever Dude

Long-awaited Stormont anti-poverty plan criticised as ‘underwhelming’

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons launched a public consultation on the proposals on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

UK cuts to PIP will plunge families further into poverty, research says

Planned cuts to UK disability benefits could plunge vulnerable families further into poverty and debt, a new report has warned

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government names date for ending two-child cap

THE Scottish Government will abolish the two-child benefit cap in March next year, just weeks before the Holyrood election

The National (Scotland)

9 Times Financial Literacy Was Weaponized Against the Poor

Financial literacy is often hailed as the key to escaping poverty and building a secure future. But what happens when the very concept of financial literacy is used as a weapon against those who need it most? For many low-income individuals, the push for financial education can sometimes feel like…

The Free Financial Advisor

Pensioner poverty in Europe: Which countries have the highest rates?

Pensioners tend to face greater financial difficulty in Eastern Europe, while poverty rates are generally lower in Nordic and Western European countries. Switzerland and the UK are outliers here, showing comparatively high levels of pensioner poverty.

Euronews

Starmer’s PIP disability cuts could see claimants lose £10,000 a year, MPs warn

More than 100 Labour MPs could vote against Sir Keir Starmer’s welfare cuts

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Sam Fender’s music offers a vision of masculinity that is complex, conflicted and deeply human

By the end of June 2025, Sam Fender will have played four stadium shows to nearly 250,000 people across the UK, with three of those in his native north east. With three albums and over 2 billion streams, his music has earned widespread acclaim. Yet, Fender is no ordinary rock…

The Independent UK

Voices: Yes, ‘Renewal’ Reeves needs to raise taxes – but how will she pull it off?

COMMENT: The chancellor’s fiscal headroom is already compromised by her commitment to tackle child poverty, writes Sean O’Grady. So she needs luck – and to be more boring than ever – to raise the revenue she desperately needs

The Independent UK

Government should auto-enrol eligible pupils for free school meals – think tank

Free school meal registration practices vary across local authorities and schools in England, report finds.

The Conversation

More free school meals is a start – here’s what would really address child poverty

All children in England living in households claiming universal credit will soon be eligible for free school meals, the UK government has announced. This will improve the lives of 500,000 more children and save their families £500 per year.

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Clever Dude

What If Social Security Was Designed to Make You Poorer?

For decades, Americans have been taught to see Social Security as a reliable safety net—a hard-earned reward for a lifetime of work. And for many, it feels like the only thing standing between them and poverty in old age. But what if Social Security isn’t the salvation it appears to…

The National (Scotland)

Chancellor urged to invest to tackle child poverty as 'priority' by Scots charities

SCOTTISH charities have urged the Chancellor to drop her plans to impose benefit cuts and instead invest to end child poverty as a “priority”.

The Conversation

The political opportunism behind Reform UK’s support for abolition of the two-child limit on benefits

The leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage, recently announced that if in government, his party would abolish the two-child limit on benefits. This social security policy restricts the payment of means-tested benefits to the first two children of a family.

Euronews

Where are children more vulnerable to poverty in the EU?

In 2024, children faced a higher risk of poverty or social exclusion than adults. However, there was a small decrease of 0.6% in the number of children facing this risk in the EU from 2023 to 2024.

Clever Dude

12 Surprising Facts About Poverty in America

When we think about poverty in America, a specific image might come to mind, but the reality is often far more complex and widespread than we assume. The data reveals a story that challenges stereotypes and highlights systemic issues affecting millions of our neighbors. Understanding the true nature of economic…

The Guardian - US

Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill is built on falsehoods about low-income families

Republicans portray those in poverty as lazy people who make poor decisions. They’re using that trope to justify huge cuts to the social safety net

The Conversation

Lollipop: women have alchemy and agency in this council estate drama that’s the antithesis of poverty porn

Ten years ago I was at a preview screening at the British Film Institute (BFI) of short films shot and set in London. My smartphone-filmed short, 160 Characters, was part of the programme and told the story of me raising my son Jim alone.

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