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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 · Jun 18, 2025

‘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 · Jun 18, 2025

'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) · Jun 18, 2025

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) · Jun 17, 2025

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) · Jun 17, 2025

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 · Jun 16, 2025

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 · Jun 16, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025

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 Conversation · Jun 13, 2025

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 · Jun 12, 2025