poverty
Total wealth of UK billionaires increased by £35m per day in 2024 – Oxfam
Oxfam highlighted that 44% of the world’s population currently lives on less than 6.85 US dollars per day, according to data from the World Bank.
Two-child cap not the only lever we have to tackle poverty, says Rayner
The Deputy Prime Minister was speaking in Glasgow on Thursday.
‘Troubling’ rise in people admitted to hospital due to lack of vitamins
Conditions such as iron deficiency can cause heart failure if left untreated.
Public consultation on new fuel poverty plan launched
Close to 200,000 households living in fuel poverty, according to government
Campaigners welcome £768m for affordable housing but warn far more required
It comes after last year’s Scottish budget included cuts to funding for housing and planning.
Big Issue vendors offered devices to sell magazines through contactless payment
A partnership with giffgaff is expected to increase sales.
Starmer defends G20 trip to Brazil amid domestic concerns
Government estimates released on Tuesday indicated that the squeeze on winter fuel payments will force 100,000 pensioners into poverty.
Thousands forced into poverty by winter fuel squeeze, Government estimates
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said the Government estimates did not account for measures to mitigate the impact.
Thousands more pensioners in poverty due to winter fuel payment cut – DWP
Ministers have faced criticism for slashing access to the payment.
People dying in poverty up by almost a fifth, says charity
Research for Marie Curie said an estimated 128,000 people died in fuel poverty in 2022, including 110,000 pensioners.