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.
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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.
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.
Trump proposes deep cuts to SNAP food stamp program
Former President Donald Trump's latest policy proposal aims to slash funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), threatening food security for vulnerable Americans. Critics warn of devastating consequences.
Bank tax may fund free school meals for all primary pupils
A proposed tax on UK banks could generate £4 billion annually, potentially covering the cost of free school meals for all primary pupils in England. Experts debate the economic and social impacts of this bold policy.
Ethnic minorities face higher heat death risk in England
New research highlights the disproportionate impact of extreme heat on ethnic minorities and low-income communities in England, urging urgent policy action.
Labour's U-Turn Fails to Prevent Poverty, MPs Warn
Despite Labour's reversal on benefit cuts, MPs caution that tens of thousands remain at risk of poverty, urging further action to protect vulnerable households.
Viewers slam 'tone-deaf' ITV travel show
ITV's new show 'Rich Holiday, Poor Holiday' sparks outrage as viewers accuse it of being 'out of touch' and 'cruel' for mocking budget travellers. Critics call it 'poverty porn'.
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.
Pupil steals school meals for heartbreaking reason
A headteacher in the UK discovered a pupil stealing food from the school canteen, only to uncover a touching story of hardship behind the act.
Hotel beds transformed into meals for vulnerable families
A UK charity is repurposing discarded hotel bedding into nutritious meals for struggling families, tackling both waste and food poverty in one innovative move.
US child tax credit success prompts UK policy review
American families in Fairfax County benefit from expanded child tax credits as experts debate potential UK adoption of similar poverty-reduction measures.
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