The Latest Breaking News from Poverty

Government poverty-reduction programs were decisive.

Betsy Johnson is firmly behind the wheel, driving through an urban dystopia of poverty and despair.

The U.S. has one of the highest child poverty rates among advanced nations.

The number of children in poverty fell by 46% in 2021 compared to the previous year, but poverty among people 65 and older rose 13%, according to a new U.S Census report.

Child poverty is at a historic low, according to Census bureau data, and the rate of those without health insurance dropped in 2021. But the good news may be short-lived, as policy measures expire.

Income inequality in the U.S. increased last year for the first time in more than a decade

The Microsoft founder is urging world leaders not to give up on the goals they set to reduce hunger and poverty despite huge recent setbacks.

Manchester's figures are almost double the national average

During the argument in Supreme Court, lawyer says reservation cannot be implemented as poverty alleviation programme

City treasurer says council's ability is limited by power and lack of money

Fuel poverty kills thousands of people in the UK each winter. It means being unable to afford to heat a home to a safe and comfortable level, typically when 10% or more of household net income is spent on fuel. It damages our health, wellbeing and educational attainment and makes…