The Latest Breaking News from Poverty

Census delay cuts access to subsidised foodgrain for 120 million Indians

The Census is now four years overdue, and the budget for the exercise has been slashed indicating further delays. This is even as millions of Indians are left without access to subsidised foodgrain, pushing them to the brink of food insecurity. Evidence shows that entitlements under the Public Distribution System…

Newslaundry · May 5, 2025

Labour must avoid ‘naive’ lurch to right after Reform success, Haigh warns

Exclusive: former transport minister criticises party’s direction and calls on Starmer to focus on issues like taxation and welfare reform

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2025

'Beauty exists everywhere’: Ballet builds hope for future in Nairobi slum

Kibera, Nairobi’s largest informal settlement, is often reduced to images of poverty – rusted tin rooftops, open sewers and overcrowded homes. But a community project is using ballet as a means to build the confidence of the children living there.

Radio France Internationale · May 4, 2025

Keir Starmer denies Labour have ruled out scrapping two-child cap

KEIR Starmer has denied claims from sources within his own Government that Labour have ruled out abolishing the two-child benefit cap ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2025

More than 300,000 homes at risk of electricity disruption from July 1

Energy firms have admitted that current rates of replacement mean it is likely that thousands of old RTS meters will not have been upgraded in time.

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025

Federal Minimum Wage Officially Falls Below Poverty Line. Trump Admin Has No Plans to Increase It

The federal minimum wage of $7.25 has not changed since 2009 despite a 37% increase in the cost of living.

Latin Times · Apr 29, 2025

Labour’s benefit cuts will cost UK economy billions, charity says

Trussell report finds that higher levels of poverty mean Britain is losing out on £38bn a year of potential output

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025

Dutton listens to locals sharing crime stories in NT; heavy rain to hit northern NSW – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2025

Catholics remember Pope Francis as a friend of Africa, with some setting theology aside

Pope Francis visited a record 10 African countries throughout his pontificate, often venturing to areas ravaged by war, poverty or natural disaster

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025

Labour austerity feeding rise of far right in UK, John Swinney tells Anas Sarwar

LABOUR'S “continuation of austerity” at Westminster is pushing voters towards Reform and the far right, John Swinney has said.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2025