The Latest Breaking News from Poverty

'I don't think we have ever had this many people over 65 below the poverty line before.'

Jodie Harris uses candles instead of switching on the lights and foregoes medical expenses to try to stay afloat financially

Corporate donors and others are giving toiletries, mattresses, soap and more to a new phenomenon – multibanks – to nourish and clothe the growing army of poor people

Several tech-savvy Dalit Bandhu beneficiaries are scripting inspirational success stories by leveraging drone technology to break the shackles of poverty and achieve financial self-reliance in Khammam district’s Chintakani mandal. The scheme has helped the beneficiaries set up income-generating units of their choice across various sectors, including Agriculture and allied segments.

Kremlin drone incident sparks denials; Ukraine prepares for counteroffensive; 20,000 Russian soldiers killed in five months, says US

Research from Age UK London suggests that poverty levels amongst older Londoners are the highest in England, with 25 per cent of over-50s in the capital living in poverty.

Housing affordability, clean energy and ‘place-based’ responses to poverty major priorities in Albanese government’s budget

The Scottish TV star has revealed a new career move as she decides to raise awareness and help those struggling to get by. The 52-year-old has openly discussed her past problems with money

Gail Porter tells the Mirror how her own past struggles inspired her to help the millions of Brits suffering from data poverty and also reveals how a new career venture has left her feeling happier than ever

Days out from the federal budget, a Senate inquiry releases evidence of welfare payments being insufficient to meet the cost of essential items

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