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Fears relief could add to inflationary pressures – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

PPRP pitches 'war on poverty' to reduce income gap

Slashing the price of energy, restructuring debts and building small business enterprises rank high on the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP)'s campaign agenda.

Bangkok Post

'An alarming trend': Seniors poverty on the rise

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

Newcastle Herald

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Living alone in poverty: NSW housing crisis bites single-person homes

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

The Guardian - AU

When Amazon and Tesco join a ‘coalition of compassion’, you know the welfare state is failing

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

The Guardian - UK

With Dalit Bandhu, drone sprayer operators soar to dizzying heights

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.

The Hindu

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

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

The Guardian - AU

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Action needed on poverty levels among older Londoners, Sadiq Khan told

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.

Evening Standard

Jim Chalmers promises cost-of-living relief for all ages as speculation on surplus intensifies

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

The Guardian - AU

Edinburgh TV star Gail Porter to use her own experience to help those in poverty

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

Edinburgh Live

Gail Porter uses her own experience to help those in poverty as she reveals new career

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

Daily Mirror

Australians in ‘dehumanising’ poverty unable to afford pads or tampons, inquiry says

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

The Guardian - AU

Inequality you can taste

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

Salon

Saint Francis of Assisi at the National Gallery review – a remarkable exhibition about a remarkable man

An excellent exploration of representations of the saint by artists from Caravaggio to Antony Gormley

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Scottish ministers must be ‘realistic’ in tackling poverty, Humza Yousaf says

SNP leader tells cross-party summit interventions funded by ‘bold’ tax decisions should be focus rather than universal provision

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf faces trade union backlash over free school meals u-turn

Unions hit out at the First Minister after he questioned the merit of extending the policy

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf vows sweeping policy review as 'every penny' to go to poverty fight

HUMZA Yousaf has said “every penny and pound” of future Scottish Government commitments will be examined to ensure it is targeted at tackling…

The Guardian - UK

Top 10 books about being poor in America

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

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The Conversation

47% of South Africans rely on social grants - study reveals how they use them to generate more income

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…

Daily Record

Measures to tackle poverty and support Renfrewshire families amid cost-of-living crisis

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

Daily Record

Alister Jack snubs anti-poverty summit as Tory Government record comes under scrutiny

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

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf says 'nothing is off the table' ahead of anti-poverty summit

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

The Guardian - AU

Labor accused of playing ‘footsies’ with Australia’s major challenges if it pursues risk-averse budget

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

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf signals free school meals roll out in Scotland could be halted

EXCLUSIVE: The new First Minister says he supports a targeted approach to poverty - and questioned whether his own daughter should be entitled to free school meals.

Daily Record

There is no time to waste tackling poverty as Humza Yousaf makes pledge

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

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