IFS: Child Poverty to Reach Record High in UK
New analysis reveals child poverty in Britain is projected to reach its highest level since records began, with nearly one in three children affected by 2028-29.
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Food Stamp Crisis: Millions Face Benefit Cuts
Critical changes to SNAP benefit requirements could see hundreds of thousands lose essential food assistance as pandemic-era waivers expire across multiple states.
Trump's Food Stamp Overhaul Could Cut Millions from Benefits
Former President Donald Trump proposes sweeping restrictions to federal food assistance programmes that could remove millions from benefits, drawing immediate condemnation from Democrats.
US Shutdown Threatens Food Stamps for Millions
Critical government funding deadline looms as political infighting threatens to strip food assistance from vulnerable Americans and disrupt essential services.
200 Guide Dog Puppies Need New Homes After Charity Decision
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association makes difficult choice to rehome 200 puppies in training due to funding pressures and changing demand for assistance dogs.
US shutdown threat puts women and children's nutrition at risk
A political standoff in Washington puts critical food assistance at risk as Democrats push emergency legislation to protect the WIC programme from looming shutdown chaos.
LA's mounting rental crisis threatens housing stability
Los Angeles County faces a mounting rental debt crisis as landlords struggle with millions in unpaid rent despite emergency COVID-19 assistance programmes.
Benefit cap leaves families with 50p daily after essentials
Shocking new research reveals the benefit cap is pushing thousands of UK families into extreme poverty, with some having less than 50p per person per day for food and other essentials after housing costs.
Able-bodied man uses wheelchair to skip airport queues
Shocking footage reveals an able-bodied man using airport wheelchair services to skip queues at London Stansted, sparking outrage and raising questions about system abuse and genuine passenger needs.
Birmingham: 95,000 children living in poverty
Shocking new data reveals Birmingham as England's child poverty capital, with nearly half of all children living in deprivation. Exclusive investigation uncovers the human stories behind the statistics.
British teen dies after Dubai prison release
Exclusive investigation reveals disturbing details about 19-year-old Harry William's Dubai imprisonment and subsequent death, raising serious concerns about British consular support and Dubai's justice system.
Scottish child poverty worst in Western Europe
Shocking new report reveals Scottish children are suffering the highest poverty rates in Western Europe, with UK government policies blamed for worsening conditions.
Scotland's child poverty crisis worst in Western Europe
New research exposes Scotland as having Western Europe's worst child poverty levels, with experts warning of devastating long-term consequences for the nation's future.
ScotRail guard's incredible kindness helps stranded passenger
A ScotRail train guard went above and beyond to help a vulnerable passenger reach Fort William after she missed her connection, showcasing extraordinary compassion on Scotland's railways.
Illinois Housing Relief: Direct Payments Available
A groundbreaking housing assistance programme in Illinois offers direct payments to struggling homeowners and renters. Discover if you qualify for this financial relief initiative.
Build-A-Bear worker suspended over service dog incident
Exclusive: Build-A-Bear Workshop employee suspended after viral video shows shocking confrontation with customer's assistance dog in Manchester store. Disability rights groups demand action.
Atlantic City Food Crisis: SNAP Cuts Deepen Hunger
Atlantic City confronts a growing food desert crisis as federal nutrition assistance cuts take effect, leaving low-income families and elderly residents struggling to access affordable groceries in New Jersey's iconic coastal community.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Impacts 1.6M Children
New analysis exposes how the controversial two-child benefit limit is pushing families deeper into poverty, with experts warning of devastating long-term consequences for Britain's most vulnerable children.
Bus driver denies passenger with assistance dog
A Sydney bus driver refused to let a passenger with a registered assistance dog board, leaving the man stranded and sparking outrage over disability access rights.
Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap to Fight Child Poverty
New analysis reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit as poverty rates soar. Discover why campaigners and cross-party MPs demand immediate action.
California and Louisiana Lead US Poverty Rates
New Census data reveals a tale of two Americas, with California and Louisiana experiencing the highest poverty rates. This in-depth analysis explores the economic policies, social safety nets, and stark realities behind the numbers.
Tesla Recalls 1.8M Cars in Europe Over Autopilot Safety
Elon Musk's Tesla announces a major recall of 1.8 million cars across Europe, including the UK, to address critical Autopilot safety concerns. The update aims to prevent driver misuse of the controversial system.
Author Robert Munsch plans assisted suicide after dementia diagnosis
Robert Munsch, acclaimed author of 'Love You Forever', shares his devastating diagnosis and decision to pursue medically assisted dying in Canada as conditions worsen.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Pushes Families to the Brink
Exclusive investigation reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit, with families facing impossible choices between heating and eating as the cost of living soars.
Brown's Urgent Plea: End Child Poverty in November Budget
Ex-PM Gordon Brown issues an urgent plea to the Chancellor, demanding concrete action in the Autumn Budget to rescue millions of children from poverty, calling the current crisis a 'moral emergency'.
UK's poverty map unchanged since Victorian era
Shocking new analysis reveals the UK's poorest areas have remained trapped in deprivation since the Victorian era, with government policies consistently failing to bridge the divide.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Forces Parents to Skip Meals
Exclusive: A damning new report reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit, pushing families into food insecurity and forcing parents to choose between heating and eating.
Record 1.5m Food Parcels for UK Children in Poverty Crisis
Shocking new data from the Trussell Trust reveals an unprecedented surge in child poverty across the UK, with food banks in its network distributing over one million emergency food parcels to children in the past year—the highest number ever recorded.
US may require immigration checks for federal poverty programmes
Exclusive: A new federal proposal could require millions of families in US poverty programmes to verify their immigration status, creating potential barriers to essential early childhood education and nutrition support.
UK family stranded in Lisbon as Foreign Office fails to help
A British family's holiday in Lisbon turned into a nightmare after a passport theft. They accuse the Foreign Office of abandoning them, facing a week-long wait and a £700 bill for emergency travel documents, despite pleas for help to Keir Starmer's office
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