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Targeted support needed for older people among ethnic minorities, says charity

Independent Age noted that ‘alarmingly, people talked about their distrust of the Government, and how that prevents them applying for support’.

The Independent UK

Can the UK Government really afford to NOT pay the Wellbeing Pension?

So far in this series of articles on the Wellbeing Economics Approach, we have discussed how the current economic system has negative societal…

The National (Scotland)

Congress neglected P.V. Narasimha Rao intentionally: Kavitha

BRS MLC K. Kavitha accuses Congress of neglecting P.V. Narasimha Rao's invaluable services to the nation. Rao & Manmohan Singh's reforms attracted investments, created jobs & lifted families out of poverty. Telangana Govt organised centenary celebrations. Rao initiated social welfare schools & Navodaya Vidyalayas. Statue unveiled in Nizamabad.

The Hindu

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'He's a p***k': Lee Anderson left fuming at pub landlord's food poverty criticism

TORY MP Lee Anderson labelled a landlord who criticised his comments on food poverty as a “p***k”.

The National (Scotland)

The Van Paemel Family review – a single-handed family epic

Valentijn Dhaenens switches between 13 characters, with the help of technology, to tell a story of poverty and social injustice

The Guardian - UK

Ann Robinson obituary

Other lives: Public servant and energy expert who highlighted the effects of fuel poverty

The Guardian - UK

Ending Poverty Requires Serious Policy, Not Political Platitudes

Another exercise in nonsense by state lawmakers in California.

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Opposition leaders spreading canards against Jagan, says Minister

Minister Nageswara Rao accused opposition leaders of spreading canards against CM Jagan Mohan Reddy and YSRCP govt. He said AP had improved its poverty index, GDP, and other fronts. He declined to comment on N. Chandrababu Naidu's tour of irrigation projects, saying he had done nothing for their development.

The Hindu

In a broken Britain, the Tories zero in on shoplifters stealing Calpol and food for their children

These thefts are crimes of poverty. Ministers’ threats to send culprits to prison will never solve them, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

Capital’s home rental crisis as bills soar to £2,700 a month

‘Spiralling’ rental costs are driving families into poverty, a campaign group said.

Evening Standard

Average London rental costs may soar to £2,700 a month, figures suggest

‘Spiraling’ rental costs are driving families into poverty, a campaign group said.

The Independent UK

SNP blast Labour for 'pushing families into poverty' by backing Bedroom Tax

THE SNP have accused Labour of “pushing families into poverty” after an analysis revealed that almost 1600 households in Rutherglen and…

The National (Scotland)

Kidney racket in Andhra Pradesh: accused target poor women, convince them to sell organs

Police probe if kidney trade racket in Vijayawada has connections in other States. Accused targeted women living in poverty, convincing them to sell their kidneys. Officers trying to find out how long racket has been functioning, if any deals were made earlier & other particulars. Bank transactions, call data &…

The Hindu

The British Miracle Meat: how banning repugnant choices obscures the real issue of poverty

A provocative Channel 4 satirical programme, The British Miracle Meat, has led to hundreds of complaints to media regulator Ofcom. The mockumentary depicts ordinary Britons facing the cost of living crisis selling thin slices of their tissue to an innovative factory that uses it to grow lab meat.

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The National (Scotland)

SNP MP schools Jackie Baillie in fiery live TV clash

JACKIE Baillie clashed with SNP MP David Linden live on TV after she claimed that child poverty rates in Scotland were 'too high' ...

The Hindu

Climate change impacts health, gender equality, economic growth and food insecurity: Report

Climate change impacts SDGs, incl. health, edu., poverty, gender, food insecurity & malnutrition. Report recognises diff. impacts on global north & south. Nature-Based Solutions & low-carbon mobility options recommended to address challenges. Report launched at T20 side-event. #ClimateChange #SDGs #T20 #G20 #NatureBasedSolutions #LowCarbonMobility

The Hindu

The debate on data

Recently, there has been a spate of writing on India’s statistical system and the data produced by it. The ensuing debate has witnessed active participation from within and outside the government.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf creates new group to tackle child poverty levels

HUMZA Yousaf has set up a new ministerial group to help tackle child poverty levels.

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The Coalition Wants To Undo The $40 JobSeeker Raise & Imagine Hating Poor People This Much

Ah yes, increasing JobSeeker from below the poverty line to still below the poverty line is *checks notes* too much money.

The Guardian - US

Tax complaint filed against rightwing parents’ rights group Moms for Liberty

Michigan attorney alleges organization, named an extremist group by Southern Poverty Law Center, in violation of non-profit status

The Conversation

South Africa is failing to live up to its constitution. Gains made since democracy are being squandered – report

The end of apartheid in 1994 and advent of constitutional democracy resulted in major societal changes in South Africa. The aim was to forge a “united and democratic” society. The new nation was to be based on justice and human rights.

The National (Scotland)

'More blue than red': Scottish caller challenges Keir Starmer live on BBC

A SCOTTISH caller told Keir Starmer that “Labour is becoming more blue than red” as he challenged the prospective prime minister over his…

The Hindu

YSRCP will sweep to power in 2024 elections: Malladi Vishnu

YSR Congress Party MLA Malladi Vishnu confidently declared that his party will win 2024 elections. He accused TDP and Jana Sena of attempting to mislead people with false narratives. CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is working to uplift society, while TDP and Jana Sena, along with yellow media, are trying…

The Guardian - UK

Ditching two-child limit is a no-brainer. Why doesn’t Labour commit to it?

Osborne’s regressive benefit policy is despised even by some of its Tory architects. But Starmer is in no mood to make spending promises

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on free school meals: MPs won’t support a more equal, sustainable future when others will

Editorial: Britain’s missing voice in a key global anti-poverty debate reveals how the country is fading into irrelevance on the world stage

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