Mum skips meals to feed son in cost of living crisis
A single mother from the UK reveals the devastating choice she faces daily: eating or feeding her child, as soaring food and energy bills push families to the brink.
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Urgent Action Needed for UK's Struggling Pensioners
A damning new report reveals a silent crisis engulfing millions of UK pensioners, with soaring living costs and inadequate support pushing many into poverty and isolation. Experts demand immediate government action.
Human Touch Transforming UK Urban Landscapes in 2025
Discover how British cities are prioritising human-centred design, green spaces, and community connections to combat urban isolation and create more liveable environments.
School uniform hygiene poverty crisis hits UK children
Exclusive investigation reveals how hygiene poverty forces UK children to wear unclean uniforms, impacting mental health and attendance. Teachers report alarming rise in cases.
Pollinator Pathways: Turning Urban Wastelands into Bee Havens
Discover how a grassroots movement is creating vibrant 'bee buffets' in forgotten urban spaces, from London's alleyways to Sheffield's neglected corners, boosting biodiversity and reconnecting communities with nature.
88-Yr-Old Fears Losing Home in Council Tax Battle
An 88-year-old grandmother faces financial ruin and the terrifying prospect of eviction from her home after her council tax support was abruptly stopped. Her desperate plea highlights a growing crisis for elderly residents across the UK.
100+ Groups Demand Starmer Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap
A powerful coalition of over 100 women's rights and poverty organisations has issued a stern demand to the incoming Labour government, urging Sir Keir Starmer to abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit, branding it a 'vile policy' that plunges f
High Street gambling crisis fuels poverty and addiction
The rise of high street betting shops is exacerbating poverty and addiction in vulnerable communities. Experts warn of a growing crisis as gambling firms target low-income areas.
Labour pressured to scrap two-child benefit cap
Labour's stance on the controversial two-child benefit cap sparks debate as campaigners urge the party to reconsider its policy ahead of the general election.
AMLO Expands Mexico's Welfare Policies Amid Debate
President López Obrador expands Mexico's welfare policies amid rising debate over their long-term impact. Critics warn of fiscal strain, while supporters hail them as transformative.
Free laptops & broadband for UK households
Thousands of UK families struggling with digital poverty could receive free laptops and broadband under a new government scheme. Find out if you're eligible.
Kinnock urges Starmer to scrap two-child benefit cap
Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock calls on Keir Starmer to abolish the two-child benefit limit, citing its impact on child poverty. Will Labour take action?
Kinnock urges end to two-child benefit cap
Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock has called on the government to scrap the controversial two-child limit on benefits, arguing it pushes families into poverty. Read more on the growing backlash against the policy.
Putin's dark childhood revealed
New revelations shed light on Vladimir Putin's troubled childhood, marked by poverty, his mother's sacrifices, and the harsh realities of post-war Leningrad.
Student admits drug plot to fund education
A university student from a disadvantaged background has pleaded guilty to conspiring to sell drugs in a desperate bid to pay for his studies, revealing the harsh realities of student poverty.
Iceland gives free food to shoplifters in poverty scheme
Iceland Foods has launched a surprising scheme offering free groceries to those caught shoplifting, aiming to tackle food poverty with compassion.
EastEnders star died penniless, left wife struggling
Former EastEnders actor Nicholas Ball passed away in poverty, leaving his wife struggling financially. Discover the heartbreaking details of his final years.
Scottish pupil wins Girl of Year for solar blanket design
A young Scottish student has been crowned Girl of the Year for her groundbreaking solar-powered blanket design, offering a sustainable solution to energy poverty.
Transforming parking spots into urban oases
Discover how one city is transforming parking spaces into vibrant green havens, empowering residents to reimagine urban living.
Labour to scrap two-child benefit cap
Labour announces plans to abolish the controversial two-child benefit cap, aiming to lift 250,000 children out of poverty. Critics argue the policy has pushed families into hardship.
Labour's 'feelgood economy' fails poorest, critics say
While Labour promotes its vision of a 'feelgood economy', critics argue it fails to address the struggles of the most vulnerable. Is this economic policy truly inclusive?
Trump's food stamp cuts spark outrage
Former US President Donald Trump proposes drastic cuts to food stamp programmes, raising concerns over rising food insecurity and poverty levels.
Food bank boss: 'Politicians don't understand crisis'
A food bank manager reveals the harsh realities of rising demand and political indifference as families struggle to survive.
Brown warns of Victorian poverty levels in UK
Former PM Gordon Brown warns of a 'poverty epidemic' gripping Britain, with millions struggling to afford basics as living standards plummet.
Gambling tax urged to end child benefit cap
Campaigners call for higher taxes on gambling companies to fund an end to the two-child benefit cap, aiming to lift 250,000 children out of poverty.
Tax gambling profits to fight child poverty?
A new report suggests taxing the lucrative gambling sector could generate billions to lift children out of poverty. Why isn’t the government acting?
Malaysian students protest period poverty
University students in Malaysia are rallying against 'period poverty,' calling for free sanitary products on campus to combat stigma and financial barriers.
UK pensioners face poverty as housing costs soar
Thousands of elderly Britons are being pushed into financial hardship due to skyrocketing rents and inadequate benefits, warns a new report.
Afghan women refugees endure abuse in Iran
Thousands of Afghan women escaping Taliban rule endure exploitation and hardship as refugees in Iran, with limited access to basic rights and protection.
Eddie the Eagle: I ate from bins to survive
Olympic legend Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards opens up about his struggles with poverty, revealing he once resorted to eating from bins to make ends meet.
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