The Latest Breaking News from Poverty

You’ve heard stories of poverty in Britain. Now here’s the irrefutable evidence of a society failing its poorest

Figures show even ‘absolute poverty’ is getting worse. The safety net has been shredded, says Tom Clark, contributing editor of Prospect magazine

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2024

300,000 more UK children fell into absolute poverty at height of cost of living crisis

Nearly fifth of population struggled with basic needs, it emerges, as charities accuse government of failing poorest

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2024

Where to start with: Buchi Emecheta

The Nigerian author of Second Class Citizen wrote from real-life experience about the universal problems of poverty and oppression that could be the burdens of women everywhere

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2024

‘Desperate neglect’: teachers washing clothes and finding beds as poverty grips England’s schools

Schools risk being overwhelmed by hungry, exhausted children from freezing homes, headteachers and campaigners warn

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2024

‘It’s about giving them dignity’: how Tees Valley schools are taking on poverty

Pupils’ lack of food and sleep is leading one education trust in northern England to focus more on families

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2024

Economics of Period Products: Top 5 Countries Where Menstruating is Expensive

The financial burden of having a period varies worldwide, pushing as many as 500 women into period poverty.

International Business Times UK · Mar 15, 2024

Has poverty really dropped to 5% in India?

Has poverty really dropped to 5% in India? The Hindu Parley Podcast discusses the question

The Hindu · Mar 14, 2024

Failure to insulate UK homes costing thousands of lives a year, says report

Analysis finds 58 people have died due to cold homes every winter day since 2013 Tory pledge to ‘cut the green crap’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2024

Every new mom in this U.S. city is now getting cash aid for a year

Flint, Mich., aims to be a model for wiping out deep poverty during a crucial time for child development. The new benefits start during pregnancy to encourage prenatal care.

WEKU · Mar 12, 2024

Indiramma Abhayam scheme will be a boon for the poor in the State, says Y. S. Sharmila

The Indiramma Abhayam scheme designed by the Congress will be a boon for the inflation-battered below poverty line population in the State, said Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Y.S. Sharmila

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024