Energy bills to rise again as Ofgem hikes price cap
Ofgem's latest energy price cap increase means higher bills for most UK households from October. Discover how much more you'll pay and what support is available.
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Malawi's TB Crisis: Drug Shortages & Aid Cuts Fuel Emergency
Exclusive report reveals how critical shortages of tuberculosis drugs and devastating aid cuts are pushing Malawi's fragile health system to the brink, with deadly consequences for its most vulnerable citizens.
Swinney slams Labour's 'cruel' energy bill plan
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney launches scathing attack on Labour's energy policy, warning it will plunge millions into fuel poverty while failing to lower bills. Exclusive analysis reveals the deepening cost-of-living crisis.
Vulnerable households lose energy support as price cap falls
Millions of UK households face a financial cliff edge as the Ofgem energy price cap drops by 7%, while critical government support for vulnerable families is withdrawn simultaneously.
Greece's Tourism Boom Hides Deep Poverty Crisis
As Greece enjoys a record-breaking tourism season, a stark contrast emerges. A new report reveals the severe impact of the cost-of-living crisis on Greek residents, with many struggling to afford basic necessities amidst the influx of wealthy visitors.
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.
Girl, 11, sells toys to feed family in cost-of-living crisis
An 11-year-old girl from Telford is forced to sell her childhood toys to help her struggling family buy food, as the UK's cost-of-living crisis pushes households to breaking point.
Family's 18-Month Ordeal Living in Broken-Down Bus
A desperate family reveals their heartbreaking reality of living in a broken-down bus for a year and a half, exposing the UK's deepening housing emergency.
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.
Over-50s divorce surge creates retirement renting crisis
A startling new report reveals a surge in 'silver splitters' over 50, with many facing financial insecurity and being forced to rent in later life, dashing retirement dreams.
Energy Price Cap Set for £500 Winter Rise, Experts Warn
Millions of British households brace for a devastating blow to their finances as the energy price cap is predicted to surge by over £500 in January, exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis.
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.
Low Income Students Face Higher Eating Disorder Risk
Groundbreaking research from the University of Exeter uncovers a stark connection between financial hardship and the prevalence of eating disorders among UK university students, urging a rethink of mental health support systems.
England's Coastal Towns: Paradise Lost for Young Residents
A startling investigation reveals the harsh realities of growing up in England's picturesque seaside towns, where economic decline, poor transport, and mental health crises create a 'perfect storm' for young residents.
Cost of Living Crisis Forces Hungry to A&E for Food
Shocking new report finds desperate patients are turning up to NHS emergency departments seeking meals, not medical care, as the cost of living crisis fuels a hidden hunger epidemic.
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 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.
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.
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.
Labour's pension tax plans may fuel retirement poverty
Labour's proposed tax changes on retirement savings may leave millions of Britons struggling in their golden years. Experts warn of a looming pension crisis.
Gen X Faces Retirement Poverty Crisis
A new report reveals that Generation X is heading towards a retirement crisis, with many at risk of poverty due to financial instability and lack of savings.
Starmer vows to tackle child poverty in UK
Labour leader Keir Starmer outlines plans to reduce child poverty during a session with the Commons Liaison Committee, emphasising urgent action and policy reforms.
UK faces 'tsunami of pensioner poverty' as crisis deepens
Experts warn of a looming crisis as pensioner poverty surges, with rising living costs and inadequate support pushing retirees into financial distress.
UK food poverty crisis deepens as costs soar
A growing number of Brits are skipping meals or relying on cheap, unhealthy options due to rising costs. Experts warn of a deepening crisis.
From stability to food banks: A mother's struggle
A single mother shares her heartbreaking journey from a stable income to depending on food banks, highlighting the UK's growing cost-of-living crisis.
Child poverty at 'unbearable' levels warn UK doctors
Leading paediatricians warn of an 'unbearable' child poverty crisis in the UK, with soaring malnutrition and hospital admissions linked to deprivation.
LA homelessness surges 12% in new report
A recent report highlights the worsening homelessness crisis in Los Angeles County, with rising numbers and systemic challenges. Read the full analysis.
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