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Record number of people in UK live in ‘very deep poverty’, analysis shows

Joseph Rowntree Foundation finds problem is ‘deeper and more damaging than at any point in the last 30 years’

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Britain’s ‘poorest still getting poorer’ as Labour urged to act on ‘record high’ levels of poverty

Poverty will remain stuck at a high level without change, researchers warn

The Independent UK

Nigerian farmers talk about how climate change is affecting staple food crops – and what can help

In Nigeria, agriculture contributes about 40% to national gross domestic product and supports the livelihoods of about 60% of the population. Finding ways to farm through climate change is vital for national development and poverty reduction.

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The Danger Map: 5 States with the Highest Rates of Violent Crime Against Women

Personal safety is a major concern for residents navigating their daily lives across the United States. Recent crime data reveals significant geographic disparities in violent crime rates. While some regions show improvements, others continue to struggle with systemic issues like poverty and limited law enforcement resources.

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Scotland sends baby box to New York after mayor Mamdani cites policy

Scottish social justice secretary says manifesto pledge for New Yorkers shows shared ‘commitment to tackling child poverty’

The Guardian - UK

What is the Government's Warm Homes Plan? Everything you need to know

A programme of grants and low-interest loans for solar panels, heat pumps and insulation has been announced

Evening Standard

“They Didn’t Really Have Much”: People Admire These 45 Celebrities Who Once Were Dirt Poor

Baldwin, Kravitz, Hudson, Cyrus, Coppola... Celebrity culture is often dominated by well-known surnames. But between all the nepo babies lies a whole inspiring world of rags-to-riches tales. These are just a few of the rich and famous people who literally started from the bottom—now they're here.

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What is the Warm Homes Plan and will you benefit from it? Everything you need to know about the new government scheme to reduce your energy bills

Everything you need to know about the new government scheme to reduce your energy bills

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UK Launches £15BN 'Warm Homes' Crusade to Give Free Solar Panels to Millions

Labour launches biggest retrofit scheme in British history with £5bn in free upgrades for low-income families and loans for all.

International Business Times UK

How millions of households could get free solar panels and heat pumps through new government scheme

Labour’s ‘Warm Homes Plan’ could save some households up to £12,000

The Independent UK

Government launches £15 billion ‘warm homes plan’ for solar panels and heat pumps

The UK government has launched a £15 billion "warm homes plan" to enhance energy efficiency and technology in British residences. The initiative will provide low and zero-interest loans to homeowners for installing solar panels, heat pumps, and batteries, while vulnerable low-income households will receive free insulation and clean technology upgrades.…

The Independent UK

No ban on gas boilers in UK warm homes plan but heat pumps get £2.7bn push

Government opts against phasing out new boilers by 2035 in effort to cut energy bills by as much as £1,000 a year

The Guardian - UK

Cheap loans for families to install solar panels, heat pumps and batteries

The measures form part of the Government’s £15bn ‘warm homes plan’.

Evening Standard

What you need to know about the warm homes plan as millions could cut energy bills

The plans also include upgrading protections for renters

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Born Powerful, Now Vulnerable: The Story of African Elephants

Understanding the Rise, Decline, and Survival of African Elephants These gentle giants are not only powerful in size but also remarkable in mind. African elephants are highly intelligent, emotional, and social animals. They live in close family groups, care deeply for one another, and even mourn their dead. They remember…

The Independent UK

Billionaire wealth jumps to highest ever at $18.3 trillion as Oxfam warns of ‘dangerous inequality’

The total number of billionaires in the world has now reached 3,000 for the first time ever, while nearly half of the world’s population lives in poverty, the report says

The Guardian - UK

Art is good for mental health? Not when you’re a novelist in 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

Evening Standard

Budget plans aim to help families when they need it most, insists John Swinney

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

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Scottish Budget 2026 Includes Increase in Child Payments, 'Step in the Right Direction' Says Single Mother

Scottish finance minister Shona Robison announced child payment increases in the 2026-27 budget, earning praise but also calls for further action to address remaining gaps in support.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on long waits for disability benefits: the system should not push people closer to poverty

Editorial: It takes a year for some personal independence payment claims to be processed, creating the perfect storm for vulnerable applicants

Evening Standard

Scottish child payment increase ‘falls short’, says poverty action group

Tuesday’s Scottish Budget revealed the Scottish child payment will rise to £40 in 2027-28.

Evening Standard

Child payment rise ‘step in right direction’ but more help required, says mother

Angie Bird, who lives in Ardfern, Argyll and Bute, was speaking after the benefit was increased to £40 a week for families with a child under one.

The Conversation

Nearly half of Detroit seniors spend at least 30% of their income on housing costs − even as real estate values fall

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.

Evening Standard

SNP faces last-minute pleas ahead of final Budget before election

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

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When Assistance Programs Update for the New Year, These Income Thresholds Quietly Shift

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…

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