The Latest Breaking News from Poverty

Figures shows 10% rise in FSM across England and school leaders say real child poverty level is even higher

In a single day in a south London centre, the impact of the cost-of-living crisis is starkly evident, with clients overwhelmed by debt, struggling to pay bills and lost in bureaucracy

The death of one baby boy in a remote village in the south of the country is a tragedy being repeated all over the region

There are fears we will see more use of guns and knives thanks to worsening poverty and deprivation

When a heterosexual relationship breaks down, women are at a much higher risk of falling into poverty than men – especially if they have children to care for.

Over two thirds – 69% – of low-income private renters in England will be unable to eat and heat their homes at least one day per week because of rising living costs, the UK charity Crisis recently warned.

Great resentment is spreading among large segments of the population in Damascus as the Syrian government continues to raise all prices, especially those of basic services, exacerbating the severe poverty that Syrians suffer under. Experts pointed out that the government, considering the difficult economic and financial situation it is experiencing,…

"In many cases, classroom assistants, teachers, principals and other school staff have been buying children food and supporting families out of their own pockets"

Citizens Advice Scotland has seen a 67% increase in energy customers seeking help.

A man has highlighted what life is like for a mum-of-two, living in a flat without carpet, and no heating or hot water

Now is the time to reframe the association between poverty and child abuse as a public responsibility. Raising the income of families in poverty has a statistically significant impact on reducing rates of child abuse and neglect.