The Latest Breaking News from Poverty

An interim report paints a grim picture of poverty in Australia and urges the government to act in the budget.

Fast food industry contributes to homelessness in California, says new report

From John Steinbeck to Tommy Orange, it’s an old story that keeps on going, in one of the wealthiest countries on Earth. These books help explain why

South Africa has one of the world’s most expansive social grant system: 47% of the population relies on a monthly grant. Of these, 18 million are permanent beneficiaries and about 10 million receive a temporary Social Relief of Distress Grant. This was introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic for working age…

A comprehensive package of support – worth in excess of £1 million – was given the green light by councillors.

EXCLUSIVE: Jack will not be able to attend, although a UK Government source said he was only invited on Saturday

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has said “nothing is off the table” ahead of an anti-poverty summit.

‘Bold is what we need’ from budget to lift people out of poverty and address cost of living, Grattan Institute’s Danielle Wood says

Record View says point-scoring should not be a consideration when it comes to improving the lives of ordinary Scots.